No One Likes to Eat Alone
I recently read Tales of a Female Nomad: Living at Large in the World by Rita Golden Gelman, the true story of a woman who, in her...
Understanding and Compassion
Do you ever struggle to understand why you behave a certain way, especially if it's not in your best interest? Do you have a hard time...
Breaking Habits
Habits are tricky. They tend to take over when we aren’t paying attention, for good or worse. To make things even more difficult, habits...
Finding Courage
One of the questions that came up after my recent author talk was, “Where did you find the courage to share your story?” It was the...


Strawberry Meditation
I got out for my strawberry picking this past week, heading out the door a little later than usual, since I’d slept in a bit after a long...


Mindful Eating and Hiking
A few weeks ago I wrote about how backpacking seems like a guaranteed way to lose weight, but what about more moderate hiking? This is...
Satisfied by Small Meals
Do you like to eat a lot, perhaps feeling cheated if you go with smaller portions, or that you need a certain amount of food to be...


Dance Recital
This past weekend I went to my nephew Josh’s dance recital, which was a lot of fun for many reasons. But it also got me thinking about my...


Birthday Celebration Reflections
I had my birthday last week, and I couldn’t help thinking of how much has and hasn’t changed in all these years. On my birthday, I posted...
Food and Weight Musings from Reading "Wild"
Do you want a guaranteed way to lose weight? If so, I think I’ve found one. Start backpacking. A lot. Yet the irony is that once you...