By elizabeth patch, on January 10th, 2010
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 always feel
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By elizabeth patch, on January 2nd, 2010
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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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By elizabeth patch, on November 8th, 2009
On top of all of the added family and financial pressures that the “Big Holidays” bring,
it’s almost impossible to enjoy the festivities if the entire season becomes
a battle of good food vs. sinful food,
a struggle between total willpower vs. total failure,
a competition between looking slim in a holiday
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By elizabeth patch, on October 20th, 2009
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.
By elizabeth patch, on August 28th, 2009
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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By elizabeth patch, on June 28th, 2009
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.
© Elizabeth Patch, all rights reserved
from “More to Love”, written &
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By elizabeth patch, on May 2nd, 2009
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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By elizabeth patch, on March 27th, 2009
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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