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Living, Motherhood
May 3, 2021
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I’m the Fat Mom and I’m Sorry That Embarrasses My Kids

A few months into virtual pandemic schooling, my 8-year-old daughter snuggled up next to me, “Mom, I’m glad I’m not…

Faith, Living, Motherhood
January 29, 2021
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To the Rest of the World I’m Too Heavy, But God Carries Me

This is 200. This is what four kids in seven years, COVID, seven months of high dose prednisone, and life,…

Motherhood
December 29, 2020
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To the Plus Size Woman Struggling With Her Weight

Mama friend, I know you are unhappy with your weight. You stand on the scale and wonder how the number…

Living, Marriage, Motherhood
November 12, 2020
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I’m Size Loved and That’s Just Fine With Me

Why is that fit, seemingly healthy guy with that not-so-fit, seemingly unhealthy gal? I am ashamed to admit this thought…

Living
August 22, 2020
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My Body Looked Good, But My Health Was Spiraling

As far back as I can remember, I attached my value to my size. I can clearly recall sitting at…

Motherhood
July 26, 2020
242 Views
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I’ve Never Carried a Weight This Heavy Before

I’m no stranger to feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders. In my life, I’ve carried emotional baggage.…

Living
June 1, 2020
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Go Ahead and Call Me Fat

"I'm fat, old, and out of shape," I said in a matter of fact way as I entered the van.…

Living
August 10, 2019
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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"…

Faith, Living, Motherhood
June 23, 2019
250 Views
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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…

Living
June 4, 2019
315 Views
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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…

Kids, Motherhood
May 20, 2019
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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…

Living, Motherhood
May 11, 2019
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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…

weight

I’m the Fat Mom and I’m Sorry That Embarrasses My Kids

To the Rest of the World I’m Too Heavy, But God Carries Me

To the Plus Size Woman Struggling With Her Weight

I’m Size Loved and That’s Just Fine With Me

My Body Looked Good, But My Health Was Spiraling

I’ve Never Carried a Weight This Heavy Before

Go Ahead and Call Me Fat

To the Extra 17 Pounds: Thank You

It’s Time to Stop Caring About These 15 Extra Pounds

I’m Finally Losing the Weight

Your Kids Are Watching What—And How—You Eat

Target is Still Showing Stretch Marks on Models and We Couldn’t Be Happier

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