I ended 2013 two pounds heavier than I began it, but I ended 2012 ten pounds lighter so I’m still ahead. It’s easy to maintain my flexibility and weight by daily yoga and keeping my fat grams under 60 a day, which I do. It’s easy to stay fit and toned if I work out every other day, which I… well, don’t… always.  But I have found what works for me food wise.  It only takes about a week to stop sugar cravings, since my sugar comes from bread. Last July, I began eating bread several times a week. Bread keeps an extra 4 pounds on me. So I can’t judge friends who say they’d like to get healthy and slim down then post high calorie recipes on Facebook.  I find myself biting my tongue when they post pics of the delicious, huge high fat treats they’ve made their kids. The same reason I will not overfeed my pet, I don’t want them set up to develop health problems later on. I stay mum unless someone asks for my opinion. Continue reading →

What was going to be a quiet night home turned into a flurry of activity out and about. A crisp, clear night sky, no moon/new moon, stars bright as the fireworks at midnight. Yes, I took a sip of beer but I was drunk on Love.