What is one way you have grown this year?
I’ve grown physically fatter this year. I’m not saying I’m fat, but I’m not thin.
The year started out with a very upsetting situation caused by my family of origin. I lost weight over it. Some people might call that the upside (I wouldn’t), but I didn’t mind being down five pounds.
Now it’s all back – and a little more.
I’ve thought about trying those new weight loss drugs, but I hear they take away your appetite and that doesn’t appeal to me at all. I love food, especially dessert.
So, I’m trying to cut back on portion size and eat more salads. I’ve also been swimming laps almost every day, now that the outdoor pool is open for the season.
I always feel guilty complaining about eating too much when hundreds of millions of people, including tens of millions of children, around the world don’t have enough food.
What’s the name for that feeling?
Food guilt…privilege guilt…moral dissonance?

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