When you see 194 lbs - what do you think? Fit person? Fat person? Doesn’t matter. 194 lbs is an entire person.
Imagine losing that extra person in weight after years of being obese. It’s been part of your identity and has defined a good portion of life as you know it. And now, that extra person is gone.
People would want to know, how did you do it? How did you rid yourself of that much weight and - hear this - details please!
Well, my dear reader, I’ve got a goody to share.
The good blogging gods have smiled upon me and as fate would have it, I won a pre-released copy of Jennette Fulda’s book *Half-Assed: A Weight-Loss Memoir
For those of you who don’t know of Jennette (yet - because lucky you, I’m telling you about her now) she has lost 194 lbs thus far. Continue reading ‘Half-Assed: Becoming Half Your Size’
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Have you ever found yourself at the very center of unwanted attention? You know - the very center as in a perfect bull’s eye with everyone’s hurtful words as darts using you as target practice? Whether they have great aim and are spot on or they are just letting ‘em fly, the wounds hurt all around.
Now, if you’re a celebrity, They say no publicity is “bad” publicity. But if you’re an everyday (but still fabulous) girl, the last thing you need at the office are a group ‘knowing eyes’ glancing away with the soundtrack of hushed whispers and snickers. You don’t need your attendance at school commemorated with the uncomfortable air that comes with being gossiped about. I won’t pretend that this is a simple situation because truth be told, anything that has to do with being criticized and having your feelings hurt is, by nature, a difficult thing to deal with. But I CAN suggest a couple of things you can bear in mind that can both strengthen you and grant you the graces you need to keep your chin up as they cast those stones.
Continue reading ‘When Gossip Attacks: You’
Picture this.
You leave your home with a confident stride headed to that job interview that made your heart jump the instant you found out about the opportunity it promised. All you have to do is ACE this puppy. That’s all.
*SCENE CHANGE*
You saunter into the waiting room of this establishment and you arrive to the sight of a few other people who are sitting with intent written all over their faces. You know that look. They’re here for your job. (Yes, your job. They just don’t know it yet.) They want it too.
*QUICK ASSESSMENT*
Forget “Don’t judge a book by its cover” right? This is serious business. Who are you up against? Your eyes scan those faces, those appearances, those clothes.
Slouching body? Not enough grace. Next.
Ok, really? He’s not getting this job. Not dressed like that he isn’t. Next again.
Oh no. Is that her resume?! That’s a lot of text! Uh-oh… What if she’s done more than you have? What if she’s better spoken? What if they like her better?
Continue reading ‘Be Comfortable In Your Own Skin’
