[Content Note: Today’s post contains mentions of weight related biases and prejudices, in the context of job hunting while overweight. If this is a consideration for you, then I encourage …
My Story: Job Hunting While Overweight

Stuff that matters, self-improvement, and navigating life after weight loss
[Content Note: Today’s post contains mentions of weight related biases and prejudices, in the context of job hunting while overweight. If this is a consideration for you, then I encourage …
There’s a saying going around when it comes to a job hunt that the companies who deserve us, get us. After a year of job hunting with no results whatsoever, …
Ok, the title’s a bit click-baity, but just run with me here. I was over on LinkedIn the other day, and someone was talking about how they weren’t crazy about …
At this point in my blog, my feelings toward the tobacco industry are no secret if you’ve been here for more than a hot minute. If not, then here it …
[Content Note: Today’s post contains mentions of tragic circumstances, specifically the death of a parent, smoking-related illnesses, and also mentions of suicide. If either or all of these are things …
If you’ve lost some weight in the past, or are losing weight now, you may have noticed that things started changing for you outside of your clothing size. Like social …
One of the things I’ve seen come up in various forums, and what I’ve personally experienced in my own weight loss journey or weight loss mission (including last time and …
I had plans for a post like this in the works long before we ever got the news from my family member’s care team, long before this blog even came …
It’s come up a time or two around here that I’ve lost some weight over these past few years, and as of the date of this posting, I’m getting closer …
As someone who’s been in the hamster wheel of crash diets and wacky quick fixes in the quest for weight loss, I know firsthand the feelings that go into seeking …