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Today’s exercise can help train you to eat less– with God’s help. Jot as many single words that describe how you felt the last time you ate too much. Do this quickly, just getting as many adjectives and nouns written as quickly as possible. Don’t overthink it, don’t edit, just free associate into your keyboard.…

For me, extra weight meant several things. On the positive side, as I am a big man by nature – over 6 feet tall, with big frame and bones, I naturally weigh a little more and that’s good. When I was 150 pounds too heavy, that was negative. Imagine carrying 150 pounds of sugar around,…

When I was very fat, I often felt a disconnect between my mind and body. I felt like I was always “upstairs” in my brain and emotions, and out of touch (literally and figuratively) with my body. Consciously looking for my feelings associated with activity or exercise in any way they came was illuminating for…

Describe the games you played with friends as a child: riding bikes, playing ball, sledding, roller-skating, dancing. Use this occasion to re-experience the joy you had in movement, and with cherished childhood friends. What has changed? In short, write about your physical past and present. –Norris Chumley
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