I will miss you coffee and cigarettes
Oh how I will miss my coffee and smokes…. I’m not going to lie. My most favorite thing to do is drink coffee and smoke. It used to be drink wine and smoke.. eat a big meal and smoke, drive and smoke. Anything and smoke. No more, No mas… Fini! To prepare for my six […]
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous report 15% increase in membership
Enhanced Online News published an article about FA (Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous) reporting a major increase in membership in the past year. They report a 15% increase to be exact… If they were in the business of sales, business would be good! Hmmm, I wonder…. have people finally come to understand that food addictions […]
Countdown to Camp Six Day!
So, only six more days until I check in as a “client” at Shades of Hope. I started off kinda nervous… now I’m just excited! The whole thing reminds me of summer camp. Actually, SOH even looks like summer camp! Ohhhhhhh, I can’t help but grin 🙂 You see, I absolutely adored camp when I […]
My reflection in the looking glass
I awoke this morning with the pressing reminder about an assignment I was given. Well, that’s not correct… Sponsors, don’t issue out assignments or homework, they offer up suggestions. It was suggested to me that I write down any occurring thoughts that I might be having. You see… First, let me warn you that I’m […]
Season Finale of ‘Addicted to Food’ tonight 11/10C!
Heads up! The last three episodes will run back-to-back, starting at 11 p.m. until 2 a.m.! Tonight, we say goodbye to our eight addicts 🙁 Well, some of us will. I feel compelled to share my true feelings about this situation. Let me choose a feeling word…. Oh, I don’t know… Anger? Yes, I’m angry that […]
Anoxeria Athletica (Compulsive Exercising)
Anorexia Athletica, also known as compulsive exercise, athletica nervosa, obligatory exercise, and exercise addiction, anorexia is a potentially life-threatening condition. The person with anorexia athletica no longer enjoys exercising, but feels obligated to do so. Symptoms may include: Repeatedly exercising beyond the requirements for good health. Fanatical about weight and diet. May strive to achieve […]
Don’t panic! ‘Addicted to Food’ has moved to a new time!
If you are wondering what happened to Addicted to Food last night… your guess is as good as mine! All I know is that OWN ran Chaz Bono’s documentary, Becoming Chaz at 8pm central until 10pm. I was so disappointed! Now, before you panic, the show IS NOT canceled, it has moved to a different time […]
‘Addicted to Food’ Episode 5: Now, who did dat?
So, okay… Karen presents a bin bag from the ladies restroom to Tennie and Kim. Why? On top is a napkin with what looks to be spit up or vomit on it. I’m assuming it was a small amount. Karen to Tennie and Kim: “It looks like beans, Amy had beans and was mashing them up like re-fried beans.” Kim […]
Watch Tennie McCarty on ‘Ruby’ Season Finale
Did you miss last night’s season finale of Ruby? Don’t fret! Reruns of the final episode will be playing all week on the Style Network. Tennie helps the women in Ruby’s group unleash their anger to get rid of the pain from their past. Ruby: The Thinner Child(season finale) – show times: May 2nd (Sunday): […]
Price check on ‘Food, Inc.’
I just love the documentaries of today 🙂 When I was a child in the 80’s, we would watch the reel to reel documentaries in class. The teacher would act as the projectionist, or select a pet for the honor, and we would all learn about the dung beetle. These docs were narrated by the most proper […]