That's how much pressure I've reduced from my joints and skeletal system. For each pound of body weight lost, there is a 4-pound reduction in knee joint stress among overweight and obese people and I've lost ten pounds, officially. And still I was debating on whether to order a cheese burger and fries at 3AM. I did not do it but I thought about it. Bad habits die hard. I said to myself: You just lost ten pounds! Why the hell would you want to order a cheeseburger & fries at 3AM! What's …
Anne Marie has left the stage.
She showed up at one of my gigs in the early years at Blue Chicago in the mid 90's. Always sitting alone, stage right with a note pad in hand - writing stories and songs. Shortly after our first meeting she told me she liked to sing & perform and I would call her up to do a number or two. She was good. And she was a true free spirit, artistic, smart, beautiful, fashionable, so positive and so very funny. I loved her immediately. I saw her through her restaurant years, various apartments, …
The Amazing Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: Hanging in there!
I have to admit to some missed days of exercise. And a tad bit of indulgent eating BUT I did not given up or totally give in! Nor have I said: "Fuck it!" when it comes to watching what I eat. I'm keeping my eyes on the prize. I had a bit of emotional turmoil - dealing with some family drama that almost made me throw in the scale for a day or two but I held steady. Today is a new day. …
Weight Loss, Exercise, Thanksgiving, Showbiz and a Date.
And so after a lovely Thanksgiving weekend, it's business as usual - or as usual as my life gets. I spent Turkey Day with an old friend from college. It was a small affair and elegant like this woman always does it: gorgeous home, beautiful table setting, specialty cocktails, elegant appetizers and kick-ass food for dinner. I took only a tablespoon of everything and still my plate was full! And she has a very lovely and well-mannered cat named Melon. She and two of her guests are …
Video of Me performing with the Cast of The Million Dollar Quartet
I have not seen this... You tell me how it looks! …