I finally got tired of feeling tired and low-down. I am singing tonight and right after I said to myself: "I wish I could just stay home on the couch and watch TV tonight," I realized that I am going to be a big part of how a lot of people will be starting off their new year and I need to step up to the responsibility and stop whining. Time to get off my fat ass and get into motion. At first I tried to chalk it up to my grief over Flo's death but I know for a fact that she'd be saying: …
The Amazing Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: Forty Pounds of Pressure.
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 …
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 …
The Amazing Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: Feeling the Pain!
Remember my elation at all of my movement last night at my gig? Well, I'm paying for it today! I'm feelin' the pain today!! I finally got to sleep at around 5AM and had to be up and at a dear buddy's birthday brunch at 11:30AM. I made it to the brunch but it was a Herculean task. My friend lives around the corner (literally) and I could barely walk there. My knees were killing me, my feet were killing me - I was so tired!!! …