“In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer.” – Albert Camus I’ve been all over the place this month – a few days in Denver, then NYC, followed by a 3-day retreat in DC – and was preaching the wonders of Medifast left and right. I saw people […]
Health & Fitness
National Learn to Swim Day
Maya, my 7-year-old, just started swimming lessons last weekend. Her first session went even better than I expected. The progress she made in that short 45-minute class was impressive! She went from holding her nose at the beginning of the lesson, to blowing bubbles for a while, and then keeping her head under water for […]
Taking it off | 4 months on Medifast
“Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid only of standing still.” – Chinese proverb I can’t believe I’ve been on a diet for 4 months… I never thought I’d get to 4 WEEKS! I haven’t updated in a while, I know… because, well, I’m not sure if I even have an excuse. I’ve been […]
Ever wish you could take the sickness away?
Dear Maya and Maura, I have wiped your little noses so many times… and I’ve loved every minute of it! Because I know every moment I spend with you is precious. When you’re sick, I feel so helpless. I wish I could magically take all the sickness away, even if it meant putting it upon […]
Taking it off | Week 15
From a fortune cookie a couple of days ago. I just placed a Medifast order for my mom (out of my own pocket). It’s been a long time coming. I’ve been hoping (praying!) that my success on the program would motivate her to get on it herself, but she’s made up a ton of excuses […]
Taking it off | Week 14
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” – Unknown I wish losing weight was easier. I wish I loved running as much as I pretend to. I wish I didn’t have to think about this every minute of every day. I’m having one of those weeks, I guess. Well, it is that week, […]
