Taking a Break
Note: I’m posting a little early because I’m headed to Ireland shortly and will be going offline during my vacation. I recently saw a...
Good Vibrations
I’ve been seeing articles lately about a new type of fork that can sense how quickly you’re eating, and if you’re going too fast (i.e.,...
Boston Food Connections
Note: For anyone coming to this after the fact, on Monday, April 15, 2013, two bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston...
Reputation for Eating
What do you do if you want to change your eating patterns but have a reputation for eating, especially if there’s chocolate involved?...
Map of Scars
“You should wear with pride the scars on your skin / They’re a map of the adventures and the places you’ve been.” – Poi Dog Pondering,...
Gratitude for Food
Like many people in this country, I have never been in danger of going hungry, not for any length of time. I am well acquainted with...
Feeling Satisfied
When I was struggling with weight, I’m pretty sure I never knew what it meant to feel satisfied after eating. On the physical side, I...
Food Waste
What do composting and weight have to do with each other? For some people, maybe nothing, but for me, composting helps with one of the...
Out With the Old, In With the New
If you’re thinking of making a New Year’s resolution that relates to weight, health, or fitness, you’re in good company. According to...
Body Image, Food, and Gender
NOTE: While not everyone identifies as male or female, for purposes of this piece I’m focusing on two genders – no offense is intended to...