Tag Archives: wholeness

Walking to End Endo

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Robin Dillon

I’m getting excited about participating in the Endometriosis Awareness Virtual 5K! This event was organized by a group who will be running together in Seattle tomorrow. People all across the country were invited to participate “virtually” in their own locations. … Continue reading →

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Survival and the Art of Minimizing

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Robin Dillon

It’s been nearly eight weeks since my surgery and over the last few weeks as I have gotten back into my normal routine, I’ve been feeling better and better. I’m still struggling with insomnia and some other menopause-related symptoms, but … Continue reading →

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A Lenten Discipline

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Robin Dillon

Over the last several months I have shared from my heart about the ups and downs of my weight loss journey. Admittedly, it’s much easier to write about the successes, but in the spirit of honesty and humility, I confess … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the New Year

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Robin Dillon

2013 is here! Happy New Year! May this year be one of new possibilities and opportunities for love, health, happiness and wholeness. Though most people think of a new year starting on January 1, as I reflect on the meaning … Continue reading →

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Shortbread Dough, Christmas Cookies and Other Challenges

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Robin Dillon

Time sure flies! In the “busy”ness of the Advent and Christmas seasons, my blog has been idle. After breaking the 70-pound barrier two weeks ago (71 pounds to be exact), I had a minor set-back last week, gaining 2 pounds. … Continue reading →

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The importance of a good support system

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Robin Dillon

I realize that it has been three weeks since my last post. Many of my blog followers have seen updates on facebook, but for the rest of you I am happy to report that my one-pound gain a few weeks … Continue reading →

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A pound? Only a pound? That’s nothing!

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Robin Dillon

Since starting Weight Watchers in June, I have given weekly e-mail/text reports of my progress to two dear friends who encouraged me to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Even before I made my weight loss journey public via this blog and … Continue reading →

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The truth of my driver’s license

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Robin Dillon

As an act of boredom while waiting in line to vote on Tuesday, I stood staring at my driver’s license and chuckled to myself as I discovered an interesting dichotomy. The picture of me was not as bad as others … Continue reading →

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I am NOT a different person

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Robin Dillon

Last weekend a dear friend came to visit. Though she had seen pictures of my weight-loss progress, she had not seen me in person for a few months and was quite pleased with my Weight Watchers success. At one point … Continue reading →

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Stress Eating

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Robin Dillon

I am a stress eater. It is a fact and there is no denying it. As my anxiety level increases, my ability to practice restraint wanes and my compulsion to munch skyrockets. This week has been a stressful one in … Continue reading →

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