Category Archives: Real Life

Getting Back to Comfortable…

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Lisa

Share I’ve discovered something interesting about myself over the last few months.  There are sizes that I’m thrilled to be in, sizes that I feel comfortable in, and sizes where I hate to even think about the way I look.  … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Unkind Words and Bullying

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Lisa

Share If you’re overweight, chances are good that at some point in time or another, someone has made an unkind remark about your weight.  This recently happened to news anchor Jennifer Livingston.  Her response and the response of the community … Continue reading →

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When You Don’t Like the Person in the Mirror

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Lisa

Share I’ve always liked myself.  I know that’s a strange thing to say, but so often I hear people share that they never felt good enough or they’ve never liked the way they looked.  That has always seemed so foreign … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Your Body Type? I Know Mine!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Lisa

Share Thought you’d all appreciate a little humor to start your week off! This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my Disclosure Policy for more information.

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Project 36: An Update

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Lisa

Share So it’s been 2 1/2 weeks since I started Project 36…a project to improve my life over the next year! The progress has been slow but sure…at least in some areas! Here are the things I’ve tackled so far! … Continue reading →

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Project 36: My 36 Goals for the Year

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Lisa

Share I’m a dreamer or maybe I’m a visionary.  I have lots of great ideas and big dreams, but without specific, tangible goals, nothing ever happens.  I know that about myself.  The years that I have set goals, posted them … Continue reading →

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Health & Fitness Tips for Summer

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Lisa

Share June is here and the temperatures are rising! That means fun in the sun, extra light in the evenings, cookouts, and other seasonal activities. We’re heading to the beach in 2 weeks and I’m really looking forward to it. … Continue reading →

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Finding Clothes That Fit & Flatter {Part 2}

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Lisa

Share If you really want to find clothes that fit and flatter, you’re going to need to come to grips with your body shape.  I’m not saying you should spend time staring at yourself in the mirror and obsessing over … Continue reading →

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S’mores Ice Cream Pie

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Lisa

Share Today is my daughter’s 14th birthday!  While some moms make fancy-schmancy birthday cakes, I whipped up a birthday pie for my daughter. This is one of those recipes that I invented a few years ago when I told my … Continue reading →

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Enough With the Flabby, Let’s Get to the Fashionista

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Lisa

Share Most of my posts in the last 2 months have been focused on weight loss, but I think it’s time to start talking more about fashion.  More specifically…Plus Size Fashion! In the past 5 years, my weight and size … Continue reading →

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