The Good, the Fat and the Hungry

It seems like forever ago that I thought that being fat was my fate. Today, I see clearly that fit is my fortune. There's something to be said about ... Read More »

Death and life are in the power of the tongue -- Proverbs 18:21a. But for me, so are thin and fat. I saw a cousin that I hadn't seen in eight years ... Read More »

Going home for the holidays always does a body good. The fresh air, green grass and warm temperature always cause me to return to New York with a new ... Read More »

Sometimes I have to remind myself that I'm happy about my transformation from 386 to 181 pounds. It's not that I have to remind myself because I'm ... Read More »

If sugar were crack I'd probably be street walking to get it. Hi, my name is Karla and I'm an addict -- sugar addict, that is. I am certain that I've ... Read More »

On any given day you can see people in New York City who are, "not quite right." One morning on my way to work, one such individual was standing on ... Read More »

Fell off the wagon. Slipped off the wagon. Jumped off the wagon. Which one sounds more innocent? Then that's the one I am. No matter which one you ... Read More »

I saw a baby in church who was so fat, it looked painful. I looked at her fat parents and wanted to slap them both silly -- Three Stooges style -- but ... Read More »

Photo: Karla Carrington January 30, 2006. That date may not ring any bells for you, however, among the gastric bypass circle, it is commonly known ... Read More »

Photo: Karla Carrington So my 40th birthday came and went, and I survived. I actually had a party with some friends and had a great time. Now that ... Read More »