Eating Free Blog

This week, blueberries appeared at the Castro Farmers Market. They were stunning and juicy, and since I know that a “serving” of blueberries is pretty substantial (3/4 cup), I bought a large bag to have on hand for snacking. My son is just starting to try solid foods, and I thought he might like a…

I love sleep. Love. Love. Love. My dream vacation involves hammocks, ocean breezes and the gentle sounds of waves ebbing and flowing. My real life, however, has an 8 month old baby. An adorable 8 month old baby who makes me happier than I’ve ever been, but who has some trouble with sleep*. As a…

A dear friend recently recovered from a major surgery that left her unable to walk without enormous pain for several months. In the days afterwards, she posted something to her Facebook page about watching people on MUNI choose the escalator over the stairs, and feeling so grateful that her body could take the stairs again….

It’s interesting to see how themes develop week to week in our lives. The word that keeps coming up for me this week is “precision” and I thought I’d write a bit about that and see if it resonates for anyone else. In general, I like to think of myself as more of a “big…

First, a note. If I was writing tomorrow morning instead of tonight, this blog entry would read “HOLY #*$@^# WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY QUADS, BILLY?” But I’m writing it tonight, mere hours after a great afternoon of squats, lunges and step-ups, so I’m not yet in agony, just enjoying the delight of working…

C-H-A-N-G-E.  (N): The act or instance of making or becoming different. …My buzzword for the last 12 months. Life is certainly full of change and this has never been truer for me than over the past month or so…much has happened since my last blog posting of my 2013 goals. First and foremost, the biggest…

My goal with this post is to inspire and motivate people by sharing a story that is close to my heart. We are still in January and I know many are continuing to work towards their resolutions. Hopefully, this motivational story will inspire you like it inspires me. I am also writing this post to…

Happy New Year! After Christmas, this time of year is always one of my favorites. While I am a little sad that I turned a year older during December and the Christmas Tree and decorations are being taken down to be stored for another year and there is no more of the much needed and…

My weigh-in continues to record progress on my journey, as I have entered 260sville.  As of 12.15.12, I have lost a total of 63.2 lbs. I now weigh 264.6 lbs.  I’m still on track and feeling good about the upcoming holiday.  I know I have the tools necessary for me to be successful in continuing…

Two weeks ago, for the first time during my participation in the Commit to Fit program, I plateaued and didn’t lose any weight during my weigh-in. Sarah, my nutritionist, advised that this is typical as individuals lose weight and is most likely attributed to the body adjusting to the changes which are happening to it….