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Family, Food and Friends

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 »

The Pursuit of Happiness: Breaking Out of An Exercise Rut

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 »

Three Days Without Sugar

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 »

Falling Off the Fitness Wagon

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 »

Spare the Rod, Fatten the Child: Childhood Obesity a Sin at Church?

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 »

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

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 »

I'm A Survivor

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 »

Heavy on My Mind

Photo: Karla Carrington I have lived between two extremes, and I am not quite sure which side is worse. I was morbidly obese, and all I could ... Read More »

Birthday - Hopeful or Harrowing?

Photo: Getty Images Lordy, Lordy Karla's turning 40. Damn. I don't know if you can say Lordy and damn so ... Read More »

You Can't Go Home Again

Karla with nephew Dominick Jr. and niece Caroline Photo: Karla Carrington If home is where the heart ... Read More »