FatGirl vs World

#NovGTD Update: Are you updating your #NovGTD mileage? There are lots of gaps/holes in the spreadsheet. It'd be great if you could enter your miles (even if it's 0) just so I know you're still with us! Consider answering the GTD wrap-up questions...

So the pie:  the crust was great, but I didn't use enough corn starch.  It's okay. I just drained the pie once I cut into it.  Future attempts will bear this in mind. I know that family reads this blog, so the following may not be the...

Check out my post on Thanksgiving over on the "Me Movement" Blog. [2019 Edit: this link no longer works] And yes, the post is about pie. <-- my apple pie, which will hopefully be consumed as the ApplePiecalypse 2010 winner (versus my father's...

In my last post I said that I "invited Mara to tea." I think I should explain that a little better.  There are many versions of the story, and I'm going to paraphrase a bunch, so just stick with me. Mara is the Buddhist demon personification...

We can forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. ~Plato (As an aside,  I think lots of my realization has to do with some of the posts Tara has been writing in the past month or...

There are countless ways of attaining greatness, but any road to reaching one's maximum potential must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocrity. ~Buck Rodgers As I lay in bed this...

Thank you for all the love and support over the past week while I've gotten down on myself and felt like a failure (especially so soon after a triumph).  I can't promise that I won't take out the tiny violin at some future point, but for now...

+5lb gain over the past week At least I had lots of fun at the wedding. Reasons for the gain: 1. not a lot of activity (I was in a car a lot) 2. only got to the gym once at the hotel 3. didn't eat enough fruit & veg 4. didn't drink enough water 5....

When it comes to the "Me Movement," I'm a bit of a cheater. Okay.... I need to take a step back and explain things a little bit better: The "Me Movement" is the brainchild of my dietitian/friend Rebecca Scritchfield and her speaking partner, The Biggest...

So yeah... (1) after all that work, I look at the pictures and see just how much more there is to be done.  Deep down I know I have come so far.  I really really do.  I just thought I'd look so much better.  There's still the part...

I just wanted to let you know that I'll be doing some guest posting at The Nurture Principles "Me Movement" Blog over the next month or two... [2019 Edit: Link no longer works] I highly recommend bookmarking it or adding it to your gReader (though,...

It's so odd to think that all the wedding preparations are over. My journey really began in August 2009 when Nancy asked me to be her bridesmaid.  It picked up speed when Nancy showed us the dresses we would be wearing. It was so worth it to...

To all of my #OctGTD participants:  I'm sooo very proud of you, and so very touched that you decided to go on this journey with me. I'm also jazzed to see so many of you not only want a #NovGTD, but already signed up on the self-reporting spreadsheet (i.e....