Category Archives: Fat

Food for Thought – Day 13

Posted on June 18, 2015 by armsakimbobook

Unwilling to give up on kale just yet, I bought a REALLY good salad mix from Wegman’s. Healthy, refreshing, delicious. Who knew I could utter those words while speaking of kale?   Kale and Brussels sprouts Wegman’s pre-packaged salad Yup … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought – Day 12

Posted on June 18, 2015 by armsakimbobook

After yesterday’s orgy of junk, I was mindful today about my eating and my body. Physically, I feel so much better. Emotionally too. Surprising, sort of.   All veggies all day virtuous and vigilant body is buoyant.   Trying out … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought – Day 11

Posted on June 16, 2015 by armsakimbobook

Found out yesterday that I have glaucoma in both eyes. Early days of it, but still…freaked out more than a little, and went to food for faux comfort – that bogus self-medicating. Now I feel like crap, and am ready … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought – Day 5

Posted on June 10, 2015 by armsakimbobook

It’s not easy loving greens.   A day in the life preparing super-salad chop rip chop rip chop.   Trying out a new series: a month with a food theme – trying to help myself toward health. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought – Day 4

Posted on June 10, 2015 by armsakimbobook

Alas – a couple of days of supreme unhealthiness. Feeling like crap. Sigh.   On a bad day I eat like there’s no tomorrow it’s gone with the wind.   Trying out a new series: a month with a food … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought – Day 3

Posted on June 7, 2015 by armsakimbobook

The joy of donuts fresh and hot, dripping with glaze I am conflating.   Trying out a new series: a month with a food theme – trying to help myself toward health. I don’t know where they’ll go – longings, … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought – Day 2

Posted on June 6, 2015 by armsakimbobook

  Aching for ice cream Mindfulness recommends not It wins for today.     Trying out a new series: a month with a food theme – trying to help myself toward health. I don’t know where they’ll go – longings, … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought – Day 1

Posted on June 5, 2015 by armsakimbobook

Time for a new series, folks. Haiku, for a change of pace. Going to try a month with a food theme – trying to help myself toward health. I don’t know where they’ll go – longings, choices, food-lust. Hey – … Continue reading →

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The Great Health v. Fat Debate

Posted on May 31, 2015 by armsakimbobook

OK. Having accepted myself as fat, in a radical way – without judgment or malice aforethought – is it incumbent upon me to think about health? Is that a euphemism for “you fat pig, get a grip on yourself? Stop … Continue reading →

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Indefatigable

Posted on May 29, 2015 by armsakimbobook

One of my friends and I were talking about fat and feminism the other day. Tonight, someone reminded me about the book “Fat is a Feminist Issue.” It is, today, just as it was in the 70s. And yet we are … Continue reading →

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