100 Days

So, I used to do this thing called the “100 Days Challenge,” which was based off of the stuff you found in the book “The Secret.” I’m not going to get all into the meaning of “The Secret” and the stuff that people talk about (controversy) over it. Honestly, I’ve never read the book, and I probably never will because it’s not my style of reading material. But the challenge I was involved in (that was based on this book) was really interesting, and some of it … read on, Fisherboy »

Week One: How’d it go?

So – it’s been a week since I’ve started this “eating more” thing. I have to tell you, it was pretty difficult – and by Tuesday or Wednesday, I was ready to stop it. I was sure it wasn’t working, and I was doubly sure I was going to gain weight instead. I mean, this whole thing about eating more food to lose weight seems like the complete antithesis of what everyone tells you to do.

So halfway through the week – even though I was flabbergasted at … read on, Fisherboy »

Eating right and exercising, among other things

So yesterday, I shared with you the whole “body image” thing when it comes to me. I mentioned how, for most of my life, I have not been a large woman, and how I’m trying to get used to this. Now, I do want to lose weight. But it’s not because of social pressure to do so – if it were I wouldn’t even be concerned about it at all, and I would continue on as…well, not normal, but you know. But I want to … read on, Fisherboy »

Finally, fitness.

My “fitness” section has long been empty. Not because I’m not doing anything, but mainly because I didn’t really know what to say about it. I’ve actually been doing something since October, but I haven’t seen fit to really write about it.

Today, I have decided to do so. Why? I don’t know. I think because health really matters – especially when you’re on your own, running a business from home, etc. A recent thread on Ravelry has made me see that the things that … read on, Fisherboy »