Monthly Archives: May 2012
“You look good”
I’m a very social, outgoing person — a social butterfly. As a morbidly obese woman my social prowess was stifled. At 388 pounds, I didn’t feel so good about myself and as a result I just didn’t have much to say out loud. I actually preferred not to be in social settings and shied away […]
"You look good"
I’m a very social, outgoing person — a social butterfly. As a morbidly obese woman my social prowess was stifled. At 388 pounds, I didn’t feel so good about myself and as a result I just didn’t have much to say out loud. I actually preferred not to be in social settings and shied away […]
Simple things
I don’t want to start this blog off on the negative, but the fact of the matter is being weighed down by 388 pounds kind of limits your ability to do things. Normal everyday things. Simple things most people take for granted. Now, that I’ve shed the pounds let me tell you…It’s a wonderful thing […]
Food Addict
Hi. I’m Chrisetta. I’m a food addict. Hi Chrisetta. I’ve abused food my entire life. One of my worst food abuse memories: Piling up a plate with four homemade ground beef tacos, Mexican rice, and refried beans topped with melted cheese. A drink laden with sugar would wash down the highly caloric meal. Shortly, after […]
Stronger
I feel amazing, strong. This afternoon, I successfully intensely rowed for 50 minutes. I’ve rowed with the crew before, but today was different. I matched them stroke for stroke. With the same level of intensity. It takes strength and great effort to row — you want the power in your legs. It took me a […]
A page from the Italians
After cycling class on Monday a few of us became engaged in a conversation about our Mother’s Day food indulgences. It turned into a conversation about Italians and their daily indulgences. They (Italians) eat rich food, drink plenty of wine, and always have dessert. But, somehow the Italians don’t have the weight and health issues […]
Test Kitchen: Fresh Green Bean and Potato Salad w/Balsamic Vinaigrette
Today, in the test kitchen, I whipped up a beautiful, simply delicious Fresh Green Bean and Potato Salad w/Balsamic Vinaigrette. Here’s how it went down: Prep: Steamed red potatoes and green beans (separately) Chopped red onion and fresh basil Prepared balsamic vinaigrette Putting it together: I drizzled a little of the freshly made balsamic vinaigrette […]
Three weeks difference
This actually happened a few weeks ago right before I came down with the flu. A must share… I was having a bad day. A really bad day. The last few days, my mind had been full of the negative self-talk combined with self-doubt. I’d been working out hard for weeks and eating clean as […]
Sweat does the body good
Nothing like a good sweaty workout. The more I sweat in a workout, the more accomplished I feel. Ooo wee! I love when I’m riding hard in cycling and drips of sweat hit the floor. That hasn’t always been the case. When I was a bigger gal my internal thermostat always ran hot. Walking at […]
Soup’s On!
SOUPer good news! A great honor and opportunity. …Starting in June, New Seasons Market – Fisher’s Landing will serve my “Simply Unforgettable” Tomato Soup fresh in their deli. It will also be available packaged in the Grab & Go section for easy, reheating at home. On the days, they sell the soup they will also […]