Adventurous at Every Size

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I believe that you can be happy and healthy at every size.

It may take some practice convincing yourself this, especially if you’ve ever suffered an eating disorder or been on the roller-coaster of yo-yo dieting.

But I also believe that you can do everything at

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I Hate to Exercise...

This new illustration is for my next book. She represents the concept of being "athletic" at any size or level of fitness.

The idea of an “exercise program” seems so intimidating.
I drag myself to the gym a few times every year, and then inevitably quit.
Even though I

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Happy New Year, Now Go on a Diet!

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We really enjoyed the big family meals
with home-cooked roasts and all the trimmings this holiday season.

We loved the pies, cookies, stuffing, gingerbread and latkes while we ate them.

Loved the eggnog, champagne, mulled cider and punch while we drank them.

Loved the fancy Hors D’Oeuvres

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How to Survive the Holidays!

I’m a big fan of browsing celebrity magazines while waiting in line at the supermarket. The latest star-studded scandal, finding out who has cellulite (ha! who doesn’t?), who broke up with who, etc. Sometimes I’ll pick a long line just to have more time with this fascinating form of

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This is End Fat Talk Week!

Here is a link to my post on ending “Fat Talk”
including the illustrated page in “More to Love” on the same topic.

Below is a video produced by the TriDelta Sorority, sponsors of “End Fat Talk” Week.

How Do I Measure Myself: Body or Soul?

True Dimensions

I measure myself
by my accomplishments,
not by my size.
from More to Love, © Elizabeth Patch, all rights reserved

We all categorize, measure and rank the value of things.
It allows us to make smart choices about everything from the type of car we drive,to the neighborhood we live in,

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Daily Workout

Daily Workout

Go to work.
Bring work home.
Run the house.
Raise the kids.

Cook and clean.
Shop and entertain.
Organize and supervise.

I am large and in charge!

from More to Love, © Elizabeth Patch, all rights reserved

We lead such busy, multi-tasking lives!
I earn my keep by teaching, and work on my art &

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Feed Yourself With Love

The More to Love Diet Plan

I make healthy choices whenever I can,
but forgive myself when I don’t.

I eat when I’m hungry, not when I’m stressed,
but forgive myself if I do.

I practice moderation, not denial.

I feed myself with love.

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from “More to Love”, written &

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International No Diet Day, May 6

International No Diet Day originated in 1992 by Mary Evans Young, a recovered anorexic and the director of a British activist group called Diet breakers. INDD was established to challenge the cultural attitudes and values that contribute to chronic dieting, weight preoccupation, eating disorders,

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First Week of Spring, time to get outside!

Its still cold here in the Northeast, and there are only a few crocus in the yard, but Spring is here! time to paint the toenails, pack away the thick sweaters and scarves, and begin moving around outside a bit. After a winter curled up inside, warm heavy food, and

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