Lessons Learned – Take Another Look Around
Lessons Learned – Take Another Look Around, you never know what you might find to help you on your healthy journey.
Author: Rob Portinga
Plan A, or Plan B? (reblog)
A look back at more early thoughts about my decision to have bariatric surgery. Is surgery my Plan A? Or should it be Plan B?
Lessons Learned – Keep Trying
In this installment of the Lessons Learned series, what do you do if you don’t reach your goal the first time? Well, try again of course!
Fat Shaming is Just Bullying
A thoughtful, encouraging, even humorous response to Bill Maher’s hateful take on fat shaming. Thank you @JKCorden
#stopweightbias
Melting Away (reblog)
Some more reflections from shortly after I decided to turn to bariatric surgery for help with my weight, I’ve started losing weight, and discuss my recent exercise and dealing with hunger.
HBO, A Platform for Hate
Is HBO a platform for hate? As long as they continue to give voices such as Bill Maher air time… seems so. This isn’t fiction, it’s real comments aimed at real people. #stopweightbias #OACAction #obsm
Lessons Learned – It’s OK to Stray at Times
Number 6 in my ongoing Lessons Learned from the Great Outdoors series where I remind you that goals are great, but don’t forget about the little things.
On the Air: Introducing Guy Odishaw
Listen to my live radio debut on The Wake Up Call (from back in 2011) as I introduce my co-hosts and our “guest” for our very first show, Guy Odishaw of the Bhakti Wellness Center.
Blackberry Buckle for Two
Blackberry Buckle for Two – Yes, I know I just shared a blackberry buckle recipe. But I wanted to share a smaller sized version for those not baking for a group.
Decisions, Decisions (reblog)
A look back at a post from my original site in the weeks just after my decision to pursue bariatric surgery to treat my obesity.
