To the Extra 17 Pounds: Thank You
It was a single picture of me that did it. I looked at it on my screen and saw “me” all over it. My spirit. My joy. My contentment. My…
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It’s Time to Stop Caring About These 15 Extra Pounds
My new normal is 15 pounds heavier. I’m not writing this because I’ve embraced that. I’m writing this because I think it’s time to. Because…
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I’m Finally Losing the Weight
I’ve carried this weight since I was 11. That’s when it came, unbidden, unwanted, and for me, unexpected. It showed up everywhere, my legs, my…
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Your Kids Are Watching What—And How—You Eat
Sitting at the airport reading a friend’s beautiful book and minding my own business over my Cheddar Jack Cheeze-Its because I’m classy,…
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Target is Still Showing Stretch Marks on Models and We Couldn’t Be Happier
I went to the local Target recently. Like most of my visits there, I went in for toothpaste and a niece’s birthday gift and left $159 lighter…
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Hey Moms, Lose the Weight
I got some pictures from a little photo shoot back today and as I scanned them with my eyes going back and forth taking in different pieces of the…
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Coming to Terms With the F-Word
I used to hate the F-word. I refused to use it. I would not use it here; I would not use it there; I would not use it anywhere. I do not like it, Sam…
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Silencing the Skinny Girl Inside
There was once a skinny girl who lived inside of me. She was full of fat-free hopes and low-cal dreams that she could, one day, proudly take the…
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Letting Go Of Size 2
“Mama? Whatcha doin’ with your shirt?” she giggled, reaching up to poke my exposed belly as I stood in front of the mirror. I’ve been tall…
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Goodbye Size 6
Dear Size 6, It’s hard to tell you this, but it’s time we part ways. I’m both relieved and ready to finally let you go. I’m…
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