Today’s the Day

As badly as I want the surgery to be over with, I'm still a bit apprehensive about it. In a matter of hours, I will be lying flat on a stainless steel table while masked strangers wearing rubber gloves poke and prod at my innards with sterilized instruments--and quite possibly a camera. (Watch for the … Continue reading Today’s the Day

Kicking the Habit

My recent doctor's visit opened my eyes to some new things. As stated in a previous post, my weight was the biggest consideration (as well as something else which will be revealed time). So in addition to eating right and exercising, I've decided *twitch* to give up drinking *twitch* diet sodas. No, it's not because … Continue reading Kicking the Habit

Starting Over

A recent visit to my doctor--well, the doctor in place of my vacationing regular doctor--woke me up to something that I've known all along. Despite losing 20 lbs. since my last visit, I'm overweight. Really overweight. Not exactly mou-mou-and-fat-guy-hat overweight but still enough to wake my ass up and whip myself into shape. It's what … Continue reading Starting Over

Hi, Fatty!

There’s a lot to be said about a lifestyle change. I know I’ve used the word “diet” many times over since deciding to cut back on not-so-healthy foods. It is, in fact, more of a lifestyle change rather than a diet. This takes perseverance, patience, and a lot of maintenance. In short, diets are more … Continue reading Hi, Fatty!