Tag Archives: fitness queen

It’s The Final Countdown

Posted on October 30, 2019 by meredithelaine

I am exactly one week out from my surgery.  I am both excited and scared.  I’ve never had surgery before. I’ve started my low carb, low fat, high protein pre-op diet.  Good times.  On the day before surgery, I can … Continue reading →

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I gotta believe that you’re there when I sing

Posted on October 19, 2019 by meredithelaine

Weird-ass video aside, I’m in love with this song.  Another strong showing from Jimmy Eat World.  This song is on repeat. I’m sitting on the couch, half-high on muscle relaxers.  My neck is still bothering me.  A week later, and … Continue reading →

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From the Pho restaurant

Posted on October 12, 2019 by meredithelaine

Well. Kinda soon, but in 2 months I’ll be well on my way!!!

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I’m down to your last cigarette

Posted on October 9, 2019 by meredithelaine

  As part of the pre-surgery process, I have to quit smoking.  Yeah, yeah, I should’ve done it years ago.  Meh.  I like smoking.  If I didn’t have to quit, I wouldn’t.  But there are medical reasons, so as of … Continue reading →

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This is the story of a girl.

Posted on October 4, 2019 by meredithelaine

      It’s been over 3 years since my last blog post.  I am in Texas.  I am working for my previous employer in California, remotely.  I am still happily married and we now have a cat. So all … Continue reading →

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I choose defeat; I walk away – and leave this place the same today…

Posted on March 24, 2014 by meredithelaine

  Go figure. Last post I made was lamenting about my weight, self-loathing, etc. Several months later, here I am, embarking on my 3rd week of treatment.  I’m in intensive outpatient therapy for my eating disorder.  Binge Eating Disorder (BED).  Compulsive/Emotional … Continue reading →

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Grumble, grumble, chomp, chomp.

Posted on September 10, 2013 by meredithelaine

I’m sleeping more these days.  Not when I should (nighttime), but naps. I’d rather flop down on the couch and nap than face the world.  I’m gaining weight so rapidly.  I can’t really be bothered to do my hair.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Baby steps…

Posted on June 3, 2013 by meredithelaine

I haven’t done a lot of writing lately.  I haven’t done a lot of anything lately.  Except eating.  I’m up 6 pounds in a month. To my credit, I’ve done a lot more walking, jogging, and general work-out type things. … Continue reading →

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Stomp (out the stigma)!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by meredithelaine

  (The motto of the walk is Stomp Out the Stigma of Mental Illness…and for whatever reason, it made me think of the song “Stomp” from back in the day!)       Yesterday, I did a 5K, for the … Continue reading →

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New Year, Same Ol’

Posted on January 1, 2013 by meredithelaine

Well to recap, I lost nearly 20 pounds this year, then proceeded to gain it all back.  I am an epic failure.  Back to the drawing board come Thursday, when my new Weight Watchers week begins. I rang in the … Continue reading →

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