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Hometown:: Cheraw, SC

Relationship Status: Married

About Me:: I'm 40 yrs old and have been heavy all my life. I made lots of bad dieting choices before and my health has suffered for it. But I've learned a lot this past year on nutrition and exercise and so I'm starting afresh. I have to lose about 130 lbs now.

Website:: http://thequeensizecommentary.blogspot.com/

What are your goals?: I'd like to get down to 140 lbs. I weigh 273 now and I'm 5'7" and small framed. I also like the idea of muscles. I'd like to have definition but I'm not a member of a gym anymore (just moved) but eventually I will join one. I want to get this weight off first.

Favorite Music:: Messianic praise music, old school funk, dance

Favorite TV Shows:: Anything on Food Network (gasp!)

What is your current exercise routine?: I stretch, dance, exercise for about 40 minutes. Then I walk for about 40 minutes. (a little over a mile)

What diets have you tried?: Aydes
Some pills that made you lose weight in your sleep.
A pill that makes fat 'slid out of you'.
My own concoctions - all the above didn't work. I will no longer fall for those fads.

What things do you want to do before you die?: Have to think about this one.

What is your favorite book?: Bible

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A Six Word Memoir - My Passions

I've been tagged by Lisa N at Iowa Avenue to write a Six Word Memoir. A memoir's supposed to be a little phrase that describes a bit about the way you live your life. My memoir is entitled My Passions.… Continue

Posted on May 24th, 2008 at 9:30pm — 5 Comments (Add)

My Comments on Paul McKenna's "I Can Make You Thin"

I finally caught his show - two of them. I'm not an emotional eater so I won't comment on that show. But the other one - he lists four golden rules: 1. When you get hungry - eat. 2. Eat what you want. 3. Eat consciously. 4. When you're full, stop. 1) Obviously we all know what this me… Continue

Posted on March 27th, 2008 at 1:00am — 11 Comments (Add)

Ditch the Hubby, I'm Going to Exercise!

This isn't a rant so much as it is an observation. My husband, Mark, is a truck driver and ever since he got a new route which would enable him to be home every day, we both thought it would be nice to get healthy TOGETHER. (his idea btw) That means eat the same foods and do t… Continue

Posted on March 4th, 2008 at 8:05am — 6 Comments (Add)

I Eat Right and Exercise - Why Can't I Lose Weight?

I Eat Right and Exercise - Why Can't I Lose Weight? Lori Bicek - Dietitian - Personal Trainer - Exercise Physiologist The other day during my boot camp class Mary complains, "I've been in this class 3 days a week for 3 weeks now and I have only lost one pound". Ann replies, "Well, I haven't lost any weight". In our bat… Continue

Posted on March 1st, 2008 at 1:01am — 15 Comments (Add)

Does Name Calling Bother You?

It used to bother me but now I find it amusing. I've been called every 'fat' name under the sun growing up. For instance: Bertha Butt Boogie Good Year Hindenberg Carol Fatalino (a variation of my last name) and the standard "Fatso" and "Fatty". And if that wasn't bad enough, I've also got really frizzy, course hair (when I let… Continue

Posted on February 19th, 2008 at 10:39am — 3 Comments (Add)

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At 6:28am on May 24th, 2008, Lisa Newton said…: Carol, I tried to post a comment on your blog, but for some reason, I have trouble using my Wordpress ID, so I thought I'd use your comments section to personally invite you to participate in a meme I just tagged you for, http://www.iowaavenue.com/profiles/blog/show?id=774881%3ABlogPost%3A27844.

I look forward to hearing your response.....................:)

At 8:59pm on March 17th, 2008, Christine Braun said…: Glad to know that you are well.

At 6:47pm on March 17th, 2008, Christine Braun said…: Hi...how are you doing? Hope everything is well. Miss your comments. :)

At 3:49am on March 15th, 2008, Lisa Newton said…: Congratulations on your continued weight loss and walking. It's good to know that you're doing what you love to do. I'm happy to hear everything is going fine.....................:)

At 8:26am on March 14th, 2008, Lisa Newton said…: Carol, I hope all is well. We haven't heard from you in a while...................:)

At 12:10pm on March 4th, 2008, Ask The Dietitian said…: Carol,
You are definitely part of the welcome wagon. In fact everyone is part of the welcome wagon. The more the merrier.

At 10:20am on March 4th, 2008, Vinelady said…: Thanks for the welcome.

At 8:55am on March 4th, 2008, ben goldarb said…: Thanks Carol. It's bittersweet. This was 1980. I'm 45 now. How long is that?

I appreciate your comment. Have a great day