Monthly Archives: July 2011

Dancing

Posted on July 30, 2011 by The Fat One

Today is National Dance Day. Dance is my favorite thing. I wish I could dance every day. I had wanted to put together a flash mob for National Dance Day but was so preoccupied with my weight that I never … Continue reading →

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Dieting

Posted on July 29, 2011 by The Fat One

Two weeks from today I have to get on a plane and fly to NYC. I am dreading it. The last time I flew I had lost 40 pounds and was feeling pretty good. Now, I have put back on … Continue reading →

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Old Habits Die Hard

Posted on July 28, 2011 by The Fat One

It seems the hypnosis therapy is wearing off. At first it was working completely, then the old behaviors began creeping back. Slowly at first but then picking up momentum. The direct suggestion that “I have no need for ice cream, … Continue reading →

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Safety Fat

Posted on July 27, 2011 by The Fat One

I went shopping for clothes today, including a bathing suit – an experience that brings on excessive self loathing and tremendous regret. Why didn’t I lose weight sooner? What am I waiting for? As much as I hate clothes shopping, … Continue reading →

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Is it hot in here?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by The Fat One

 If you aren’t fat, you may not be aware that fat people are hotter that than other folks. No, I don’t mean “hot bod” hot (though that could be true), I mean hot as in “jeese it’s hot in here!”.  All … Continue reading →

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On My Own

Posted on July 24, 2011 by The Fat One

Another weekend is over. Tomorrow it is back to work and back to the gym. Yesterday I spent the day by the pool with the family. It was lovely. We were laughing and swimming while enjoying snacks of fresh summer … Continue reading →

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Crying In Costco

Posted on July 23, 2011 by The Fat One

Yesterday on my way home from work I stopped at Costco to pick up a few things; toilet paper, tissues, laundry detergent. I always take a lap around the store to see if there is anything fabulous on sale that I … Continue reading →

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Why Fat One?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by The Fat One

To understand why I refer to myself as The Fat One, read this essay that I wrote 10 years ago. I am “The Fat One”. You know, you see a group of women and you want to point out a particular one. … Continue reading →

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Boom Boom

Posted on July 21, 2011 by The Fat One

I awoke early this morning with the specific intention of hearing the sonic boom created when the shuttle Atlantis passed overhead on its way to Cape Canaveral for its final landing. I know it has nothing to do with weight loss … Continue reading →

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Backslide

Posted on July 20, 2011 by The Fat One

Last night I ate an entire pizza and three cupcakes. Yikes! Old behavior slipping back into my daily life. Okay, I am going to find myself a new hypnotherapist. I believe in the therapy but I think I need to … Continue reading →

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