Category Archives: Weight

The Amateur Theologian: Identity – Who Am I?

Posted on April 14, 2016 by LASM

Here’s my latest “fun” revelation: I judge myself and others by the media’s values. Therefore, people are either good or bad, all suffering should end in “happily ever after,” and I let it define success, family, ethics, and physical beauty. … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Bulge: What I’m Learning and Unanswered Questions

Posted on February 23, 2013 by LASM

It has been a over month since I started on this new eating adventure: sitting down at a table to eat with no entertainment to distract me.  I confess that I have been far from perfect with it (this week … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Buldge: Unforseen Challenges

Posted on February 8, 2013 by LASM

Wonderfully, I lost three pounds the first two weeks of incorporating my new “eating strategy.” Sadly, I gained them all back this week.  There were some unforeseen challenges. 1. As stated in my previous post, sitting and eating at a … Continue reading →

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Laughing At Spilled Milk: The Great Biking Debacle

Posted on June 8, 2012 by LASM

OK, yes, my next post was supposed to be about strategies to overcome Marthaholism, but to be honest, I’m still digging myself out of a bad spell so don’t currently have much to say about it. Instead, you get to … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Body Image, Expectations, goals, humor, Laughing At Spilled Milk, Letting Go, Weight, Wisdom | 12 Comments

Dear Me, About Your Sense of Style

Posted on April 27, 2011 by LASM

“I base most of my fashion sense on what doesn’t itch.”  – Gilda Radner Dear Me, In the future, while you will have a smaller body, your sense of style will not improve.  For some reason God decided you didn’t … Continue reading →

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Dear Me, The Other Side of Weight Loss…

Posted on April 14, 2011 by LASM

“I’m not overweight. I’m just nine inches too short.” – Shelley Winters Dear Me, OK, girlie, here’s the thing.  Yes, someday you do lose most of the extra weight and get to a comfortable place – not too thin but … Continue reading →

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