Today was full of sun and the trees were in full autumn color. This is why I enjoy this season more than any other season. It was the perfect day for a walk, hike or bike ride in the country.
The second time around
How would you feel about losing 50 pounds in three months? Pretty good, I bet. Well, that is what happened to me since my late July weight loss surgery. I feel great!
Attitude of Gratitude
When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself. ~Tecumseh
Sugar, sugar… I know you are hiding
America has a love-hate affair with sugar. Just a walk down a grocery aisle shows how rabidly sugar loaded items are marketed. Recently at a county fair, I found it nearly impossible to find something that was not dipped in, frosted with, dusted with or baked and fried with sugars as a main ingredient. This is the reality despite the fact most Americans know the…
Navigating my food traditions
This past week I vacationed at my family’s favorite beach destination, Hilton Head Island. I personally had taken a 10 year hiatus from the island choosing to explore other beaches. As I planned this trip, my mind was full of traditions my family had set over the past 35 years. The majority of these traditions were related to food and dining.
Help me help a family dealing with the devastating expenses of childhood cancer
Summer is passing fast and in late July I reached 1,175 miles cycled this year. Due to surgery I was unable to cycle the Bike MS Pedal to the Point charity ride. This is an event and cause in which I truly believe. I look forward to returning to this Bike MS ride next year.
The Weight Game
As I approach the two weeks post gastric bypass (RNY) point, I have been watching the numbers on the scale fall daily. It’s not my first time in this love affair with the scale. Five years ago I tracked this weight loss religiously. I celebrated the pounds gone almost daily. Today, I struggle with the importance of the number relative to other qualities in my…
Six days post-op and moving
The silence in the elevator was short-lived as the doors opened to ordered chaos of surgeons, nurses and medical professionals. The vibrant lights of the operating room dimmed as the anesthesiologist administered medications. Five hours later my eyes opened to a new life as a Lapband to RNY (Roux-en-Y) revision surgery patient.