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The Half Her Size Story: How falling in love with food turned into extreme weight loss

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Rose McAvoy | 0 Comments

I have been thinking (always thinking, probably over thinking). Up ‘till this point in my career, as a weight loss writer, I have started my story with the end. “My husband and I lost a bunch of weight, and now I write a blog.” However, my story started long before the happily-ever-after. My story starts with a chubby little girl,…

The Biggest Loser Record We Should Have Seen Coming… (contains spoilers)

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Rose McAvoy | 3 Comments

I just watched last night’s Biggest Loser season finale episode. While the confetti fell I sat staring at the t.v. feeling stunned and uncomfortable. Biggest Loser producers have a brand new record on their hands but I doubt it is one they are celebrating and as a viewer I can’t believe I didn’t see it coming. If you aren’t familiar…

I never expected to become a success story. Using simple, repeatable, changes my husband and I lost half our size and get to experience life to its fullest.

My Weight Watchers Success Story

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Rose McAvoy | 13 Comments

“I no longer think in terms of “I can’t” or “I won’t.” Now I just think, “I wonder what would happen if…” and then I go out and try something new.” Oh my goodness! I am so excited, I can now add “spokes-model” to my resume! When I attended my first Weight Watchers meeting I had no idea I would…

Celebrating 5 years and over 300 pounds of weight lost

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Rose McAvoy | 17 Comments

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? It is such an easy question to ask but much more difficult to answer. I can tell you this: If I were forced to answer the question 5 years ago I couldn’t have begun to come close to what has unfolded. The time feels like both a breath and a lifetime. On…

Mr. Second Helpings is Famous!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Rose McAvoy | 10 Comments

I just discovered something really awesome while poking around in my Weight Watchers Mobil App Remember waayyy back in July when Weight Watchers invited Mr. Second Helpings and I to fly to New York and participate in a photo shoot?? They have finally published Mr. Second Helpings Success Story! How handsome is my husband?! Seriously! The Success Story is published…