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not what i expected to hear

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So today Maya had her 5-year physical and check-up. She did great — but I was shocked when our pediatrician — who  I adore and respect –showed us her growth curve chart and told us we need to watch her weight.

Had I been drinking something, I assure you I would have spit it out all over him.

Now let me tell you something about my daughter. Maya is tiny. Not just short, but petite. Small. Thin (not skinny–just thin; normal!).

She’s mother-effing PERFECT. Continue reading “not what i expected to hear” →

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… And a Bit of Rejuvenation

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They say insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

The only time I’ve seen results in terms of weight loss was last winter/spring when I was journaling on Sparkpeople, when I was doing something “different”. Still journaling, just paying attention in a different way.

And so I see a couple reasons already why journaling on Sparkpeople, instead of Weight Watchers, is going to benefit me. Continue reading “… And a Bit of Rejuvenation” →