Archive for: 2010

I’m pushing an elephant up the stairs

Dec

2010

Brimming with confidence and full of ideas about how I was going to tackle “this thing”, I went to see Vilma. (She is a very well-respected biochemist who makes use of the Vantage Biomeridian System to help diagnose and treat a whole host of ailments, diseases and conditions. A lot of doctors refer patients to her and vice versa. She is also connected to the Department of Genetics at Stellenbosch University. In other words, she knows her stuff!) The last … Read More »

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You’ll never walk alone

Dec

2010

First of all, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or Blessed 25th December. Does that cover everybody? Secondly, thanks for all the amazing and supportive comments on my last few posts. I have really missed you guys! I am trying to catch up with blog reading and of course to update my own blog more often, but the very reason why I’m not managing it as well as I would have hoped, is part of the story. So I guess we should … Read More »

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Weighing the Options

Dec

2010

As I was wailing away in the parking garage at the mall (see previous post) my husband was trying to comfort me. Eventually he said, “Maybe you should see a doctor”. I just wailed louder… ”All any doctor would tell me at this point is to lose weight. DUH! In fact, a doctor would probably try to railroad me into having weight loss surgery.” I am no great fan of the medical profession. I haven’t had a primary care doctor … Read More »

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Rock-Bottom

Dec

2010

A good friend of mine had been steadily drinking himself to death the last few years. His ex-girlfriend and I used to talk about helping him and she’d always say that ultimately he would have to hit rock-bottom (for him) before he could be helped. Over the years he’d lost his marriage, his family ties, friendships, relationships, self-respect and his health. But that did not constitute rock-bottom for him. Only when he lost his job, did he realize that he … Read More »

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Return of the Prodigal Blogger

Dec

2010

I’m back! Back from one of the loneliest, busiest, craziest and scariest periods in my life. I can’t begin to describe how much I’ve missed YOU – my support structure, my friends, the people who get me. I am still busy and life is still crazy, but my darling hubby bought me a MacBook last week and I now have wireless internet, so when I have some free time, at least I can blog and catch up with you guys. … Read More »

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Whatever happened to September?

Sep

2010

I haven’t blogged for one whole month… But, I certainly don’t want to be classified as one of those “lost” bloggers! It’s not as if I don’t have anything to say! I have written numerous blog posts in my head these last few weeks, but have not been able to actualize them, mainly because: – I’ve been busy at work. There is absolutely no chance of blogging at work. – My husband has started a new on-line business so I … Read More »

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Then you stand

Aug

2010

Hi! Remember me? Just zooming by to say “hi” and update you on what’s happening in my life, but more importantly, in my head. I had a more reasonable week work-wise – at least when it comes to the hours worked. I won’t comment on the happenings at work… You wouldn’t believe half of it anyway, so suffice it to say that it’s an interesting place with interesting people and interesting challenges. I come home every day exhausted, with my … Read More »

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There’s a light at each end of this tunnel

Aug

2010

There’s a light at each end of this tunnel

I think I’ve mentioned that my sister recently lost about 25 pounds on Weigh Less. She wasn’t fat; just a little soft around the edges. These days I barely recognize her. But as you can imagine, the pressure on me has increased exponentially. If she can do it, while feeding a family, then why can’t I? Why have I been fat for 15 years? What is wrong with me? The consensus seems to be that I should (a) get some … Read More »

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Somebody call 911

Aug

2010

Yes, I’m in trouble. I feel overwhelmed and over-stretched. In the face of those feelings, Abundance flies out the window and Lack appears. I feel that I lack support. I feel that I lack time. I feel that my car is lacking. My house is lacking. But most of all, I am lacking. Not good enough. Fat. Ugly. Clumsy. Slow. Empty. And when I feel empty, my knee-jerk reaction is to attempt to fill up with food. I’ve started stuffing … Read More »

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Expect me when you see me

Aug

2010

I was handed a big project at work last week and came home after 8pm three nights in a row. That means getting home, preparing food for the next day and going to bed. Craig said I was treating my house like a hotel… he had to pick up the slack at home by doing the laundry, playing with and walking the dog and preparing meals. The project is due on Tuesday and I am sacrificing my public holiday on … Read More »

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