Moving Forward-Not Backward

Good Morning All. It has been a good 10 days since we started eating a bit upside down. I do not feel particularly hungry most days and don’t even feel “bingy”, which is good. Don’t let anyone tell you this is an easy thing to do because it isn’t. But I think in the long…

First World Whining

Originally posted on Big Owl's Tree:
I keep seeing social media statuses that are some variation of “I’m so tired of seeing this ice bucket challenge.” Those poor people whose lives are so wrought with tumult that they have to endure a Facebook or Twitter newsfeed filled with people spreading awareness of a lethal…

I Will Win This War

I went to the gym today, I dedicated myself to working harder. Did different machines, got on the elliptical and generally busted my @$$ at the gym. I am not giving up, I am going to continue to fight this war.   I am stronger than I think. We are going to go for a…

Is Your Brain a Time Bomb?

Originally posted on Big Owl's Tree:
In 1989, when I was a junior in high school, I was struck in the head by an eight pound ball of iron. I suffered a Grade III concussion, a brain contusion, and brain swelling. I survived the incident but to this day suffer symptoms. This post is intended to…