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Update on my Health

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Not too long ago, I wrote about the situation I was having with irregular periods. I realize I am getting older (I am 41) and know that this was eventually going to happen. I also have uterine fibroids that are … Continue reading →

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Bread and Rolls are the Major Source of Salt in American Diet

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

If  giving up bread is tough for you, maybe this news report from ABC news will convince you. Bread and rolls are the number one source of salt in the American diet. It seems like all  those scientist are figuring … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Why Women Need Fat

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

I always go to Barnes and Noble to see what new books are out and of course during the month of January they always have a big display of diet books up front because of all the people who make … Continue reading →

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My Progress After a Long, Restful Break, Irregular Periods, and the Fat Trap

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

  Happy New Year to you all! I know, I know, I have not written anything in a while. I started a new job this past year opening up a brand new school and believe me it has been a … Continue reading →

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Michelle After: 5 years of Keeping My Weight Off

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

I was at work Friday fooling around with my new technology equipment when I took a picture of me in my new media center. I was totally amazed at how I looked. I always had “big man arms” but they … Continue reading →

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Obesity Continues to Rise in the United States

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

A new report has come out from the Robert Wood Foundation and Trust for America’s Health about the state of obesity in the United States. Obesity rates have now increased in 16 states and 12 states now have obesity rates … Continue reading →

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Exercise: Why I Am More of an Advocate

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

I know it has been a while since I have posted on my blog. I have been quite busy with the ending of school, but now that I am out for my summer vacation, I can get back to writing. … Continue reading →

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Are You Getting Enough Protein?

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

About 16 years ago, when I was on a yet another diet, I had a very memorable conversation with my mother. My mother has been deceased now since 1996 so this conversation still has a profound impact on me. I … Continue reading →

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Why I Am So Grateful

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

I have not really shared what has been going on with me for the past few months, but I decided to let my readers know what has been transpiring in my life since the month of December, 2010. This past … Continue reading →

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Michelle’s Third Weight Update

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

I have not posted in a while due to stress related work issues, but now that I am on my second spring break, I now have time to write. My weight is staying steady at 210.4. It was going up … Continue reading →

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