Little-Known Dangers of Being Fat
I make no secret of the fact that I am seriously overweight. At 5’1″ and 200 pounds, with a “petite” build, I could stand to lose about 75 pounds. Other than the difficulties with finding clothing that fits properly, it doesn’t really cause too much inconvenience in my life. Until 18 August 2003, that is, […]
I Am Going to Die!
I am SO bushed. In spite of the fact that I am clinically obese, I am relatively fit. I can carry a 50 pound sack of feed more than 300 yards without getting winded; I can do 100 stomach crunches in a session, and I don’t shy away from hard work. But today’s about got […]
Another Manic Monday
Well, nothing like making a complete idiot of yourself, I always say. I just came home from church, where I tried to go to next Monday’s special ministry meeting tonight. You’d think a professional editor could read, wouldn’t you?! It was a pretty good day, otherwise. I’m working on our bi-monthly magazine at work right […]
More on Fat Kids
Wow, I’ve gotten some great comments on the “fat kids” post! Thanks, everyone, for your support and input! First, a clarification of that post, just so y’all don’t think I’m a horrible mom. (Or maybe to confirm it!) I do allow snacks if meals are going to be delayed or on special occasions. And if […]
I Know Why the Kids Are Fat!
I was cleaning the kitchen when it hit me. On one of my counters is a set of clear glass canisters, and, about three months ago, I designated the smallest one to hold the treats that my kids bring home from various sources. They can have one treat after each meal that they finish. The jar […]