Author Archives: NADouglass
Sometime Last Summer
I drove myself to the hospital when everything was calm. It was late afternoon and the air was filled with an orange cast. I’d see the occasional specks of dust in the sunbeams dropping down between the buildings. The car … Continue reading
Hello, Morning!
Been a long time since I last posted. Been going through some stuff that I’m sure I’ll share later but one of the main reasons I haven’t been blogging is because I always feel as if I need to have … Continue reading
Lighter Fare
Last week covered some pretty heavy subject matter. I think emotions are tied up with our eating patterns more than we might realize. I hope that my successes and failures can help others who are also struggling the way I … Continue reading
Mental Health and Wellness
I missed last week! Yikes! I’ve been working really hard on applying for jobs in a field that is entirely new but a fantastic fit for me. Over the last several months, I’ve been sharing my weight loss journey. I’ve … Continue reading
The Yogi not in the Room
So I’ve written a lot about diet and shared some of my tips and tricks. I’ve been exploring exercise more and more in my own life and I think I have a few insights to share. Exercising should not be … Continue reading
Short Post
Having a little technical difficulty today (new modem) but I (almost) never miss a Monday. Last week I wrote about my first race. I’ve learned a lot about myself while running and it has become a joy to me. It’s … Continue reading
More On Running and Exercise
My first race was a half-marathon. I tell people this and many of them are surprised. Most people start with a 5k race, figure out they love running, and go from there. I wasn’t in the mental shape to actually … Continue reading
New Year, Same Me!
Only three pounds heavier! 2017 was not a weight loss year for me. I ate too much to reach my goals. I was set to lose a pound heading into December but I fought the holiday demons and lost! This … Continue reading
Getting my Sweat On
I didn’t eat that banana bread! I’ve been eating a whole lot of other stuff though so this year might wind up being a wash or I might even gain a pound or two. It’s important to keep these things … Continue reading
My Emotional Eating
We gain weight because we consume more energy than we burn but the reasons for over consumption vary wildly. I overeat for a lot of reasons. Sometimes, I genuinely feel hungry and I simply overestimate what I need, but more … Continue reading