I hope you had a restful break over the Christmas and New Year period. It has been a busy few weeks since I last blogged. Dreamy and I caught up with friends before Christmas and spent the day at home. We shared roast chicken and veggies cooked on the barbeque with a close friend. Roast […]
I have just returned from a 10-day cruise of the islands of South Australia. We travelled in a small ship with a capacity of up to 120 passengers which served as our home for the trip. A small boat called an “explorer” took us on outings in the mornings and afternoons, and we returned to […]
Last week I attended the annual conference of the Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society. It has challenged my attitudes about obesity, including my own journey. Despite my anxiety about attending, I was surrounded by a group of non-judgemental professionals who are doing their best to improve the circumstances of those of us who suffer […]
Tomorrow, I leave for Sydney to the yearly conference of the Australia and New Zealand Obesity Society (ANZOS) where I am to give a short talk about my lived experience of obesity. ANZOS is an organisation of medical practitioners, dietitians, scientists and other health care professionals who are committed to changing the future of Australia […]
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. […]