What a journey it has been. My weight loss pilgrimage has been a long one. Along the way the psychological and physical struggles of losing over 100kg have been relentless, but I am glad I persisted. From an aching body, sore legs and back, dietary issues and more, I have had my fair share of […]

Last week was a busy week for Dreamy and me. We visit aged care facilities on Tuesdays and Thursdays and have walking groups on Mondays and Wednesdays. Each second Wednesday evening I run a course at my house. The course has ten sessions, each session covers a different topic. The topics include understanding yourself, choosing […]

Dreamy and I have just returned from a week away in the Adelaide Hills. The purpose for the stay was to visit my eldest sister for her birthday. Although we keep in contact, I’m not usually around when it is her birthday. She was thrilled and we had fun. I took a cake and lit […]

Thank you to everyone who has read my book. Your positive responses mean the world to me. Most of all, you believe me. When writing my story, I wondered if it would be received and believed, particularly by those who knew me as a child. One of the symptoms of childhood abuse is a lack […]

Today dreamy and I travelled to Warrnambool with a friend and her dog, Hani. Warrnambool is just over two hours from where I live. The day was relaxing and fun for all of us. Dreamy and Hani ran along the beach in and out of the water and walked together as they investigated new smells. […]

In 2017 I began writing a book which chronicled my arduous journey out of morbid obesity. Although writing the book was both a cathartic and painful experience for me, by the time I put the words to paper I had worked through the worst of it and lost most of my weight. Since this time, […]

To all mothers, I hope your day has been filled with love. For those of us who are not mothers, I hope you have enjoyed the day in the best way possible. As I do not have children, it has usually been a day where I remember my mum. Although it has been nearly 40 […]

The fear of bullying for my obesity was one of the main reasons I chose to lose weight. As soon as I walked out my front door, I knew I was being judged. Often targeted and used as a subject of entertainment yet told that this was only my imagination. It wasn’t until my first […]

As Dreamy turns ten in three months, I have been thinking how much he has changed my life for the better. Before I adopted him, and he adopted me, my home was tidy, and I was lonely (although I didn’t want to acknowledge it). Then on March the 31st, 2018 my life began to change. […]