

3 Reasons to Take Changes Slowly
Like many people, I’m starting to add some things back into my life after last year’s enforced isolation. This includes visiting more...


You Have the Right to Wear a Bathing Suit
One of the podcasts I enjoy is The Cracked Cup, and I especially appreciated the most recent episode, which included a good conversation...


Mom’s Recipes
Mother’s Day isn’t my favorite holiday these days, but I thought it might be fun to think about my mom’s recipes. The only problem is, I...


Why You Shouldn’t Try to Control Your Kids’ Weight
I was horrified a couple of weeks ago to read an article in Slate called “The Last Thing Fat Kids Need” because it was the first time I’d...


Panicked by Pandemic Pounds?
A recent piece in the Portland Press Herald talked about one man’s dismay at gaining seven “pandemic pounds.” He was able to lose some of...


5 Tips to Start Making Your Goals a Reality
Have you been putting your life on hold until you get to a certain weight? Or perhaps until you’re in a relationship, or you have a job...


Are Your Thoughts Derailing You?
During this past year, I’ve been more sedentary while working at home. It’s not a deliberate choice, but it just happens when I’m not...


3 Tips to Celebrate New Things in Life
Easter means many different things to different people, but most people agree that the holiday is a celebration of new life. That’s...


5 Strategies to Manage Changing Hunger Levels
Have you ever noticed that on some days you’re hungrier than others? Back when I overate, I never got to the point where I noticed this,...


3 Tips for Avoiding the Trap of Weight Loss Compliments
A few months ago I began typing up old journal entries, starting with ones from almost 20 years ago. (I’d already typed up the ones...