I take my clothes off in the privacy of the bathroom where no one will be able to see my nakedness. I don't even like looking at my own nudity. I'm no prude, far from it, but when it comes to displaying my overabundant flesh I am shy. Well, maybe mortified is closer to the right feeling. My body looks nothing like the ones I see in magazines. I could be the "before" on a makeover show if they had a Ms. Nude Makeover series on TV - too much jiggle and wiggle and a whole lot of sag.
I am thrilled to be able to use Patricia Neil Lawton's wonderful painting at the top of my blog. She is not only a superb artist but a very special woman and my new friend.
For as long as I can remember food has always been my passion. Eating, cooking, collecting recipes and now writing about it.
My name is Ellen and I am trying, once more, to reach my weight loss goal. More than that, I am determined to Keep It Off.