Monthly Archives: June 2010

People in recovery circles often talk about the three-legged stool. If one of the legs is missing, the stool can’t balance. This is a metaphor for physical, mental and spiritual well being. If an individual is suffering in one or … Continue reading →

I’ve just returned from a week of vacation. I’ve brought back with me several blog post ideas, but first, I must pause to remember Cletus. Cletus is the dog that attacked me two years ago Wednesday. (See my most previous … Continue reading →

Here’s the confession: I stated that I would not weigh-in during the first two weeks of South Beach Phase I. For the uninitiated, Phase I is very strict. Only veggies, lean meats and low fat dairy are allowed. But I … Continue reading →

Just a quick post to say Day 3 on the South Beach Diet is going well.  I’m still craving diet soda which is strange because I don’t drink those very often. The idea of drinking liquid poison doesn’t appeal to … Continue reading →

A loosely translate Bible verse from Proverbs states, “Pride goeth before the fall.” But for me, pride goeth before the muscle strain. I know better than to do what I did this morning. My training schedule called for a triathlon … Continue reading →

Today was Day 1 of my “100 Days on the Beach” South Beach Diet challenge. The first thing I noticed was how attached I am to my morning cup of Joe with Carnation Sugar-Free Vanilla/Caramel Creamer. But I drank my … Continue reading →

Really, girls. Is there anything more horrifying than shopping for a swimsuit? I’ve managed to put off this chore for a few years as I’ve worn the same two suits until they are stretched out and ragged. Well, they’re not … Continue reading →