When Foodies are Forced to Diet

January 27, 2014

Part of my “Take Care of Myself” resolution was getting some much needed, much delayed blood work done. It’s no secret that diets and exercise have not been working for me. I was on Weight Watchers for four months last year and ended up gaining a few pounds.

And no. I didn’t cheat. Often. I was miserable. My head ached, my…

Mandy Dawson is the creator of In Mandyland, an almost daily blog recording her adventures in juggling a full-time job, two active children, four arguing hens, a fluffy bunny, and one ex-husband. A self-diagnosed gardening and crafting addict, she often finds herself gluing together clay pots and trying to discover the cure for brown thumb. When she’s not writing, she can be found burning dinners while she stares off into space with a story idea. She was a regular contributor for Makes Fun of Stuff, Aiming Low, and Six Kitchens, and has been featured on BlogHer and Mamapedia. She is an Assistant Editor for Write on Edge and has had her fiction featured in three anthologies currently available on Amazon.