A few months ago I came across a Twitter campaign that was focused on taking down some negative billboards in Atlanta that tried to shame parents into getting their kids to slim down. One of the most vocal leaders of this campaign was Bookieboo. Turns out that Bookieboo also happens to be the founder of [...]
About Lisa
This plus sized blogger has battled obesity for most of my life. I blog to help myself - and others - deal with the myriad of issues that surround obese people. I firmly believe it's more about loving yourself and being at a comfortable weight than what the number on the scale says. I'm also a SAHM, wife, web developer and volunteer.
Stephon Watts vs. John Q. Public
Like many people, I have several different hats I wear throughout the day. One of those hats happens to be as an advocate for autism families. When I heard that Stephon Watts had been shot and killed by Calumet City Police in February, I was very upset. According to news reports (and yes, I understand [...]
Serving myself a massive helping of guilt
Avoidance. I can be pretty good at that sometimes. I’ve been avoiding this blog because no matter what I seem to do these days, I keep losing and gaining the same 2 pounds week after week. It’s embarrassing. I read Facebook posts of friends who are obese like myself and I see them posting “I’ve [...]
Weigh In for March 15, 2012
Starting Weight: 253lbs Current Weight: 236lbs Total Lost: 17lbs.
Making Changes That Last
So I told you a few weeks ago that I hired an online personal trainer. I was expecting some fitness routines, goals to work towards – the usual you’d expect from a trainer. But what I got was something a lot more difficult. My trainer, Nichole, is very much into the mental health aspect of [...]
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Little Brown Dress
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Stephon Watts vs. John Q. Public
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I completed a Mamavation 2 Week Challenge!
- Weigh In for Thursday, Jan 19th
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I hired a personal trainer
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