Big ups for the fat man. And not in a good weigh.

Yes, I gained back about 50 pounds after I returned from Paris in December. I’m awash in shame. I’m dreading a trip to Tulsa this week — as I’ll have to ask a flight attendant for a seat belt extender…something I have never had to do before.  Blue. Continue reading →

Day 1a: Coming clean about last night

This past week I’ve been eating pretty well. Each lunch and dinner has consisted of my version of Duke University Rice (tomatoes, peppers, onions and rice) and fresh fruit. I was eating carefully in training for writing to you, dear reader — hoping that if I got a week of good eating under my belt, … Continue reading →

Day 1: Here I go again: the fat man begins

I’ve been here before many times — preparing for attempting to eat healthier, to be healthier. I know that Sounds convoluted to be ‘preparing for attempting.’ But it also seems more realistic than writing ‘tomorrow I will eat better and move more and be mindful of my eating and respectful of my body.’ So many … Continue reading →

Gazpacho: Take that heatwave

The long days of heat have been so oppressive and it’s hard to even think about going in the kitchen when I get home. But in an effort to avoid a lot of packaged foods, I made this cold soup that I’ve taken to work, had for a late dinner — even breakfast on occasion.  … Continue reading →