FatGirl vs World

In middle school I had a rather tenacious bully.  As the story goes, he was a loser trying to pick on someone else to elevate his own sense of self worth.  After my mother died, he was fond of saying "word to your mother to me" on top of his...

I had to go back into my archives and (1) see if I've written on this topic before (I have) and (2) see if I could find any advice for myself (I did). I'm struggling. I've already posted about what's going on with work, but the long of the short of...

Every spring, the same thing happens.  Year after year, without fail, women's magazines start spouting diet and exercise advice to transform your winter/spring body into a body that is worthy of donning a 2-piece bathing suit. Translation: ...

I've often said that "no one gets fat because they are blissfully happy" -- well I want to test that theory...

Disclaimer #1:  I try not to talk about the specifics of my job (nor will I here, so please don't ask what I do or where I work).  I might bitch a bit in this entry, but please know that I'm very thankful (1) to have a job/benefits and (2)...

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I was about to post how I failed the June #GoTheDist challenge of being able look at myself in the mirror with lovingkindess.  I spent a good 20 minutes in the mirror scanning my skin, picking at it, and plucking stray hairs on my chin/neck and...

Big thanks to Marshall Milam of http://www.arizefitnez.com.Check out his site for lots of great info!...

My apologies for the interruption of the past two entries--my personal life reared its ugly head and I needed (1) an outlet to vent and (2) to be in a safe place/among friends.  It's really hard for me when someone calls me (or something that I...

Shakespeare's Sonnet 116: Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove: O no! it is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It...

In 1990, the U.S. passed a law (Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990) requiring most companies to list their nutrient and ingredient information on their packaged goods as well as limiting the claims a company could make on said packaging ("low...

Vena/@Phatterri is one of #GoTheDist's longest running participants.  (hahaha.... I'm funny. Get it? Longest running?) If you want a great example of how to work #GoTheDist, just look to her -- as she is very consistent about posting her mileage...