Category Archives: Recovery

Don’t Be A Nancy

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Amy

This weekend we were at Wal-Mart purchasing a new microwave. The cashier was having a hard time ringing the appliance up – every time she scanned in the bar code and serial number, the register gave her an error message. … Continue reading →

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7 Years

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Amy

I’m dusting off the ole blog here to acknowledge an important milestone. Today I celebrate 7 years of sobriety and freedom from compulsive over/under eating. When I started on this journey 7 years ago, I had no idea how much … Continue reading →

Posted in Flippin' Sweet, Recovery | 5 Comments

Thanksgiving Gratitude

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Amy

Thanksgiving is a great time to stop and think about what I’m grateful for. I listed a few things in my last post, and as a rule, I say a small gratitude prayer every night before I go to bed. … Continue reading →

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The Flu

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Amy

I got my first flu shot this year. Prior to getting it, I polled everyone I knew. “Should I get the flu shot? My workplace is giving them free to all employees.” With the exception of just a few, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Recovery, The Fam, Work Skills | 6 Comments

Late Weigh Day

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Amy

After decades of yo-yo dieting and being a slave to the scale, I’ve spent the last 6 years in a much more moderate place. Finding recovery for my food addiction changed so many things about the way I live – … Continue reading →

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