Writing=Weight Loss? Using Writing Strategies to Lose Weight

I’m a writer, and like many people who sit for long periods of time, my health and weight were not where they should be. Five years ago I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which somersaulted me into a world of surgery, bedrest, instant menopause, chemo, and steroids. This all added up to a weight gain of forty pounds.

Once I weaned off all the therapeutic and supportive drugs, the first twenty pounds fell away without too much trouble. I was eating better than before and was able to walk my...