That’s my goal. I eat whenever I feel even a little peckish. Unless I know there’s a big meal coming up and I want to stuff my belly with as much as I possibly can.

I think it was probably the constant stress of being hungry all the time and obsessing over what I could and couldn’t eat! Stress is bad for the whole body, skin included.

I think a lot of it is genetics. I unfortunately inherited my dad’s absolutely terrible skin. It takes prescription medication and a good skincare regimen to keep the acne at bay, and so far nothing has touched my rosacea. Thanks Dad.

At least my diet doesn’t seem to affect my skin much! It was actually worse in my dieting days.

I love Japanese food, I’d be delighted to read your recipes!

I highly recommend Undersummers. They’re super comfy, come in a wide range of colors, and they’re made of sweat-wicking fabric to keep you cool.

Definitely true for me. I get winded going up the stairs and it takes a while to catch my breath. Cooking is harder because standing for that long is tiring and makes my feet hurt. I do as much prep work as possible sitting down at the breakfast bar. And I overheat so easily! It’s much easier and more enjoyable to sit for most of the day.

With me it depends on the food in question. I can’t eat a ton of sweets without being overwhelmed with sugar. Savory snacks though? I can go through a party size bag of barbecue chips in one evening! Aged cheeses, nuts, pretzels, crackers and dip, cured meats, arare mix, dry ramen noodles crunched up and mixed with the seasoning packet... I can eat so much when there’s savory snacks around.

Online shopping is a lifesaver for the easily embarrassed! I buy shelf-stable goods in bulk online and refrigerated or frozen foods in person. Nobody in real life needs to know just how many bags of chips I buy at one time.

I am here to sing the praises of Undersummers! undersummers.com/ They’re cute, super comfortable, have no seam on the inner thigh to chafe you, and they’re made of cool sweat wicking fabric. Most styles are available up to 4X, Fusion goes up to 5X. The lace is soft and not itchy at all, but if you really hate lace you can get them without.

Yes, foot maintenance has become difficult for me. I can still manage the basics (body butter and toenail clippers) on my own, but my toenails might be cut a little crooked, and I don't want to stay bent over long enough to paint my own toenails anymore. My belly makes it hard to breathe bent over. I can't put my foot up on the opposite thigh and keep it there for very long, my legs are too fat!