Giving into temptation - dieting, loving, trusting, …..

October 9th, 2007

One of the biggest challenges dieters have is refusing temptation…no matter in what form it takes.

But you know, temptation goes beyond mere food. Over at one of my […] Continue Reading…

Giving yourself permission to succeed in losing weight and your diet

October 9th, 2007

Morning,

Isn’t it amazing how easy we can sabotage ourselves when we try to lose weight?

Think about it. In what other activity in the world can you say, okay, […] Continue Reading…

Acupressure, muscle rub, weight lifting and karate, oh my!

October 8th, 2007

I’m intense.

Yes indeed, I finally have accumulated enough self-knowledge to realize, I throw myself in 110% whenever attempting new and/or challenging activities…to the point one simply has to wonder […] Continue Reading…

The ugly side of beauty - what our daughters see

October 8th, 2007

Morning,

A few weeks ago there was this rather thought-provoking article over at TheStar.com. It read:
….. `Our objective,” says the marketing exec at Dove Canada, “is to take your […] Continue Reading…

Idiot parents, super teachers…. Part II!

October 7th, 2007

Morning,

A few days ago I ranted about spineless parents and their bratty kids.

I’m pleased to see that my opinion isn’t in the minority!

Check it out:
Wonderful teachers, incompetent parents
Enjoy,

Barbara

ps - […] Continue Reading…

Kendo sword practicing builds strong arms!

October 7th, 2007

Morning,

Yesterday I finally taught myself the 8 basic cuts while my kids were riding their bikes outside.

It’s *really* annoying to see teenagers completely whip your rear during practice…so I […] Continue Reading…

Who the hell are you to think you can succeed in your diet?

October 6th, 2007

One of the most difficult challenges folks who have yo-yo dieted face is that horribly annoying inner voice that chants, you failed 6 times before to lose weight, why […] Continue Reading…

Finally got my before and after !

October 6th, 2007

Morning,

Finally, after years and decades and eons and epochs and … you get the idea … I finally uncovered a picture of me doubling as a Macy’s Day Balloon […] Continue Reading…

Eating more really does help lose the weight, part II

October 5th, 2007

This morning, I wrote a bit about why calories are king.

And today in some forums, there were more postings about eating more and suddenly losing more too!  Check out:
Eat […] Continue Reading…

Why Calories Are King - Eat more to lose weight?

October 5th, 2007

Morning,

One of the toughest things dieters have to realize is that eating less junk food is GOOD! But eating too few calories is BAD!

It certainly sounds counter-productive!! […] Continue Reading…