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Weight Loss Stories: Desperation
That asshole! That complete and total asshole! Really? He towed my car! Is this really happening? No matter what I do or how hard I work...
jillaripa
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Weight Loss Stories: Judgment
So, Pam told me about where to have the absolute best Italian food in town, and she would know. She and Matt have been to all the hot...
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Oct 22, 20245 min read


Weight Loss Stories: Shame
Suddenly her dry mouth and pounding head reminded her. The sleeping boy next to her served as another reminder of where she was and why. ...
jillaripa
Oct 14, 20242 min read


The Skinny Bag
When I quit teaching last year, one of my main goals was my health. Or at least that’s what I called it. Man, I’ve got the best speech...
jillaripa
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Bags at the Red Sea
On the night before we moved into Eveline’s , I had a dream. It was following a stressful day where I was the crazy lady in my car...
jillaripa
Aug 28, 20246 min read
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