Avoiding Binging By Going Homemade

No matter what, I will always be a food addict. They say alcoholics and drug addicts are never truly cured, and I feel the same way about food addiction. Presented with the chance, I'd gladly fall … [Continue reading...]



A Car Story, Featuring The Ford Focus

So far this summer, the old car has been holding up well. With an odometer closing in on the 200K mark, I'm amazed that it's still going, yet still cautious enough to never put the kids in that car … [Continue reading...]



Diets in Review Guest Post

I'm over at Diets in Review again today, sharing some tips on how to stay active with your kids this summer. Go check it out! … [Continue reading...]



Tiny Dancer

When Cordy was enrolled in soccer this spring, Mira started asking when she could sign up for an activity. I offered her several options and she chose ballet. I found a nearby class that was designed … [Continue reading...]



Conference Time Pressure

It's that time again: BlogHer. I originally started a weight loss blog back in 2009 for the sole purpose of motivating myself to get in better shape to look good at that year's BlogHer conference. Hot … [Continue reading...]



The Rogue’s Gallery of Foods That Nearly Took Me Down

Whenever I whine about not losing weight fast enough, there's always someone nearby to remind me, "Well, you didn't get fat overnight, so you're not going to lose it overnight." I kinda hate it when … [Continue reading...]



Not The Kind Of Dreams I Want

I came home from work yesterday morning to find a small swarm of ants had invaded our kitchen floor, conquering the chunk of bread crust they had found. As I wiped out the enemy forces, I made a … [Continue reading...]