My constant battle of the bulge is more like the battle to conceal the bulge. I have mastered the fine art of "hiding my physical flaws" which include: my arms, my thighs, and my belly. I gained some weight. I gained enough weight that I can see the difference from photos taken two years ago. My face is fuller, my back thicker but the biggest change is my hanging belly. This sucker is new to me. I have been heavier before but I think my advanced age has messed with the elasticity of my skin ... …
Getting out of the funk.
Sometimes our particular circumstances make us retreat and hide. Life's bullshit can make you grumpy and depressed. I have learned that it's the simple things that can lead you out of this darkness. If you are feeling down and out, just reach out, get amongst other people and reclaim your joy. Do what you have to to do to take of business in baby steps. Don't get overwhelmed by the icky stuff and don't get stuck in your head. You need room to breathe! Keep the faith. Keep it moving forward! …
The Amazing Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: One small step for …
I feel much better. That "small steps" thing really works. I tackled a bunch of stuff and made far more headway then I imagined possible. I used to stand or step over the mess in my place, shaking my head the whole time while saying out loud to myself: "This is effen impossible!" However, this time I just started putting things back in their place. I had forgotten that everything does have a place, even in my apartment, which up until this evening I had referred to as "The Pit of …
The Amazing Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: Backsliding & Baby-steps.
September has not been a stellar month for my permanent lifestyle change efforts. In one aspect it has been a good month because I have been very busy performing - which translates to physical activity - dancing and movement onstage, walking up and down stairs to and from my apartment to go to work. On the other hand, I have given very little attention to house cleaning, or watching everything that goes into my mouth. The good news is that I have not completely gone off the path to a …
I am not likely to suffer fools gladly now,
I will not suffer fools gladly now. I mean it. I really mean it. And this empowers me. Picture this shoe kicking some fools outta my life!!! (this includes baggage, negativity, as well as people) Kiss my golden platforms!!! Talk about getting "the ole steel toe!!" May you all kick some butt today!!!! …