The Fitbit Diaries: The Revenge

Well, somebody got the memo that I've been back on my bullshit. During 2017's NaNoWriMo, Brian opened a kitchen drawer, gave me a significant look, and asked, "Is this a whole new bag of halloween candy from the one that was in here yesterday?" first of all, don't judge me. second of all, yes, it … Continue reading The Fitbit Diaries: The Revenge

The Fitbit Diaries: Day 16

I’ve hit a fitness plateau, where healthy eating and my typical levels of belligerent self-motivation don’t seem to be cutting it any longer. Maybe it’s turning the corner out of my twenties. Who knows? All I can say is that for some reason, the bright glowing numbers on an elliptical machine display at the gym motivate me … Continue reading The Fitbit Diaries: Day 16

Lady Parts: Weight Obsession and Levels of Unhealthy, Part 1

My mother was a dieter, predisposed to being large-breasted and having a larger bottom to balance. In a firm, toned woman this is pleasingly referred to as 'hourglass' and calls to mind Christina Hendricks in Mad Men, with curves so precise even a Lamborghini couldn't navigate them. In my mother and I, though, the shape wore … Continue reading Lady Parts: Weight Obsession and Levels of Unhealthy, Part 1