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About chunkyannie

Annie Sabarte is an author and lecturer living in Seattle Wa. She has a social commentary blog at www.anniesabarte.wordpress.com Her personal website to order books or services is www.anniesabarte.com This blog is dedicated to fighting the battle of the bulge.

Keep Up The Good Work

My diet. It’s the end of the month and I didn’t hit my goal weight, but I did make progress. I am ecstatic about that. I still have 10 pounds to lose. I feel better, have more energy and can … Continue reading

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Day 17

I was a pig last night. It was so hot and miserable out when my friend Diane asked if I wanted to go for ice cream I said “YES!” God, it was good. I had a root beer float. Tonite … Continue reading

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Day 20

I finally looked at the calendar and figured out what day I’m on. At lunch yesterday a friend and I were chatting about how we hang on to our “crap” by transferring it from our brains to the padding around … Continue reading

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Day 20 somthing or other

I woke up this morning and wasn’t hungry. That is the norm for me. I usually don’t want anything until about 10:00 am, but I knew I needed my fix of caffeine. Being the good dieter, I walked to my … Continue reading

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Cuban Sandwich

I had my semi-monthly acupuncture appointment. The decision was made to treat me for stress, as always, and food addiction. Okay, I can work with that. I ended up with a multitude of needles in my ears, not the most … Continue reading

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Get naked and smile!!

I hope when you wake tomorrow you will take the time to stand naked in front of your mirror. Look at the bumps, the bulges, the ripples, and either decided you are happy with them just where they are or make a plan to evict them. You will feel better about yourself either way. After all only naked do we see who we really are. It’s really hard to down that donut and latte after you have done this. Do it every morning and just watch and see what happens to your psyche and your emotional well being. It will be good, I promise. Continue reading

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Day 23

Went for a walk first thing this am for an hour. Diet going well today

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Day 25?

I’m dying of starvation and have thus forgotten what day it is!!! No really, now that I’m four days in it is getting easier every day. I had the crazy desire to graze last night, but didn’t do it. Thank … Continue reading

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Day 26

 Didn’t lose any weight today, but I didn’t gain any either, so I’m still headed in the right direction, with 24 lbs. to go. I decided to go for a walk through Nordstrom and Macy to remind myself why I … Continue reading

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Day 27

Yesterday was a bust. I was functioning on 3 hours of sleep and doing physical labor in the sun. I crashed early and sleep well. Finally!! Sucking down my Starbuck’s this am. 390 calories, I had better jot it in … Continue reading

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