by Dr Aletta | Jul 27, 2009 | Body/Mind, Mental Health
Here's the thing. There are people out there who hate their body. A lot of overweight people judge themselves in a way they would never judge any one else. Every ounce of their self-esteem is wrapped up in what the scale says. Success or failure is measured by... 
by Dr Aletta | Jul 13, 2009 | Body/Mind
Stepping onto the scale the day after we got back from vacation was an act of courage second only to storming the Normandy beaches. But I did it, and the results weren't a disaster. In fact I didn't gain any weight and my waist size did not budge. HA! Another... by Dr Aletta | Jun 29, 2009 | Body/Mind
Last week I lost a pound which is very good. While on vacation I just hope I stay steady. Thank God, food is not the focus of our vacations, activity is. That will help a lot. Today I thought taking a look at weight gain due to the medications we take might be... 
by Dr Aletta | Jun 22, 2009 | Body/Mind
This week I gained a pound. Who's surprised? Not me. I had a lot to celebrate and got distracted. Keeping portions and the hunger scale in mind probably kept me from going completely berserk. I did exercise well, walked like crazy and did some yoga. I'm sure... 
by Dr Aletta | Jun 15, 2009 | Body/Mind
The scale says I lost a pound last week. Once again I forgot to measure my waist. (What's that about?) Oh, well.Still I didn't feel like celebrating. Why not? Because I saw a photo of myself taken the day before at my daughter's Appreciation Day...
