Colonoscopy: Take Care of Business November 21st, 2023 Well, I finally had my colonoscopy done. If you feel that I’m not very excited, you would be right. This is one of the procedures that most individuals do not look forward to, but it is necessary to protect...
The Fight Against Diabetes + A Story of Love PART TWONovember 17th, 2023 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin I met Michael online. I had been divorced for about a year since my first marriage of 20 years. Michael and I met at a local restaurant in...
The Fight Against Diabetes + A Story of Love PART ONENovember 17th, 2023 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin The scale continues to betray me. This week I was down less than a pound and while it was frustrating, I did not get angry. I’m continuing to...
It’s More than Weight Loss November 10th, 2023 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Have you ever gotten so angry at something that your blood pressure went up? I sure have—and did--this morning. I had an appointment with Dr. Yost, my Primary Care Provider, this morning and...
Self-Care and Self-Love November 3rd, 2023 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Can you believe that this is week 10? Another great week is in the books and this week I lost almost 3 pounds! However, the non-scale victories are even more exciting to me. This week I...
Thanksgiving November 22nd, 2023 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin This is the time of year when families and friends all over the nation gather together to celebrate being thankful. As a member of the Cherokee Nation, Thanksgiving Holiday was not one that Michael really loved, but he always...
Good News October 20th, 2023 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin As you know, if you read last week’s blog, I skipped weigh in last week. I was not in a good headspace and just decided to take the day and that weekend to rest. It really...
The good, the bad, and the ugly October 13th, 2023 I’m starting off this week with an exciting update...
Eating to Live, Not Living to Eat October 9th, 2023 I have never been diagnosed with an eating disorder. Well, unless you believe being obese as such a diagnosis. The truth is I don’t talk much about what I eat with others. So, here goes...
Overcoming Trauma, One Step at a Time October 06, 2023 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Have I mentioned that I get really triggered by medical appointments? Well, I do. Big time. I haven’t had any type of surgery since I was in my early twenties when I...