BOO HOO! Most of bike ride was fantastic and my body energy and feeling of satisfaction was around 8-9. Then just as I was making the right turn to exit the bike path at the end of our ride, a hit and run bike rider buzzed me from the left and I slammed my chest ...

Good-bye Sweet Scale, I knew him well… Day one of our separation, my former beloved scale and me. I’m surprised by how very much I miss our dysfunctional relationship. How I defined my life by trying to meet its irrational needs. The closest thing I can compare the antsy, ‘don’t know what to do with myself’ feeling ...

I’m proud of myself for actually making a business card prior to meeting new people. Who am I? In less than two hours I’ll be driving out to meet a group of people whom I’ve never met. They are a social and networking group of working voice actors and people interested in voice acting. As you might know, ...

Here I am out at 7AM on my first solo training run since my bike accident 4 years ago. Bravery I’m finding that intuitive eating is really intuitive living. I’m learning more than just how hungry am I for food. I’m also discovering the inner hunger I feel daily to be myself and to be seen. Imagine ...

Today is my country’s celebration of Independence. It’s traditional to have Barb-B-Qs, parades, get togethers and fireworks at night. But instead, I decided to have my OWN celebration of Independence. I have the luxury of doing whatever I want today, and so that’s what I’m trying to do. Can I identify what would make me happy ...

Here I am taking a nice long walk in the park just for fun. This occurred prior to my miracle pie snack documented below. Happy Canada Day! Today’s post is brought to you by the “A Picture is worth 1000 Words Department…” Someone pinch me, the Robot Aliens must have beamed away my gourmet sense of priorities. ...

I’m putting myself on the bravery report. I decided to share some assorted unretouched photos to show you my slide up and down the scale. You can read my weight story here, or by selecting Laurie’s Weight Story from the menu. At first I didn’t want to have “Before and After” type of photos as part of ...

I dug out this photo of the Rose Garden at Descanso to motivate me to get off my rear and go walk today as best as I can. Even if all I can manage are a few steps and then an hour on the bench, I figure it’s better for my mood to be outside, ...

Hello Brave Companions! I think this is the FIRST time I’ve ever wrapped up some of my breakfast when I had prepared what is a usual serving for me. I’m so used to calorie counting that I prepare and eat whatever I make! When eating out I do regularly bring home leftovers and will stop eating ...

Remembering Dad Today HAPPY FATHER’S DAY (It’s today in the USA) My own dad passed away 5 years ago. but I’m remembering him today. He was born in the US, but had a strong German heritage and loved to speak German, visit Germany and made sure my brother and I could also speak some of his beloved ...

Little do I know I’m about to burn my knee with an icepack. Right now I’m Queen of the World – Heck, Universe! A Fantastic Bike Ride and a BIG SHOUT-OUT to Kendra from yesterday’s Facebook post Kendra you are a genius to recommend the book, Intuitive Eating I just got back from bike riding ...

I happily discover somebody else’s prayer rocks at my upper Zen place and so send positive thoughts and prayers out to that person. I’ve found that to be a good remedy for my nerves. Find somebody else to wish well – takes the spotlight off of all that might go wrong with me. Morning US West ...

My favorite ballet costume circa 1966. I was 6 and a half. A year or so from this photo I will become obese and quit dancing, because my teacher told me I would never medically qualify for toe shoes. At the time of this photo, dance moms were already remarking on how my ...

We’re all smiles as we complete our regular 15-mile route today. First time since my back issues. Today I woke up in a cold sweat of worry and rumination. Is the podcast dying? Am I screwing up yet again? Am I getting fatter? Am I fooling myself? Yada Yada Yada… What happened? When last we left the ...

I had so much fun with this image, that I wanted to post here as well. You can see the likes (or like it yourself) at https://facebook.com/compulsiveovereatingdiary

Just a quick post to say I’m having a great time! Today is my 55th (double nickel birthday) and I’m fine with it. I was up until 1:00, having fun and NOT overeating. A first. Got weighed here this AM, exactly what I weighed at home. I’m still down my 10 pounds. All I want ...

I take my brand new dragon-wing umbrella out for a spin during the storm. The news told us a massive storm was coming. My first reaction? I don’t have an umbrella. Now why do I not have an umbrella? I’ve lived in Southern California for almost 25 years, where it’s usually sunny, and back home, in ...

Weirdest selfie yet! Trying to show you I’m back in my size 18W pants. When we last left the ranch, Laurie was bitching maturely musing on why she only lost 1 f-ing pound may have slowed down in her weight loss this week. Truth time, I was totally pissed. I worked hard, I slogged up mountains for ...

My first menu since starting this experiment. My favorite recipe from Cooking Light, Onion Bread Pudding with a Cupcake Chardonnay. It’s been almost 4 weeks since I began talking about my compulsive overeating feelings via podcast to see if that would help moderate my binge behavior. Until yesterday, I’ve been eating the same two meals each day ...

My usual breakfast, ready to be measured. When Drs. Oz and Roizen published You on a Diet, I read and re-read this interesting and accessible book about what actually happens inside your body during weight gain or loss. Fascinating. There were even good recipes (my form of porn) and tips for dieting success. But after I ...