Diary of a Junk Food Junkie

Work Walk Breaks

Ceci Bell — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:00:02 GMT

Love is what people do, not say. My mom is concerned about me as well. But she's my mom, so she tends to be a little rough with me, when voicing her concern. Tough love, I guess. I am on both ends of the mother-daughter dynamic with my mom and my daughter.

We have our treadmill back with us and all set up in the garage. Again, I have no excuses. My mom …

My War Prep

Ceci Bell — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:48:17 GMT

I came to work prepped for war. Food war. I feel so empowered by this lunch box. I was so downtrodden yesterday. Thinking about how much weight I need to lose. I cried ALOT yesterday. Still teary today. It's a lot. People who don't struggle with weight gain and food addiction, have no idea.

The battle between good and evil foods. It took me 18 minutes to…

Lunch- Day One "Sugar Pushers"

Ceci Bell — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:03:22 GMT

It went downhill from breakfast. So, my car was ready at 1 p.m. (read about my morning).

I thought last night that I was having Popeyes fried chicken for lunch today. I didn’t get the fried chicken I wanted at the fall festival this past weekend, so I “had” to get it to check that box off in my head, so I could focus on my new weight loss journey. I will…

My Latest “Day One”

Ceci Bell — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:54:35 GMT

I have had so many stops and starts with new diet and exercise adventures over the decades. Each new venture has a “Day One.”

Today was supposed to be a new “Day One.” I went to bed last night at a reasonable hour because I have sleep issues and wanted to get off to a good start with my mental fitness. Plus rest is essential to our bodies having time to …

I Stress Eat

Ceci Bell — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 02:13:13 GMT

Why is this garbage so good?

I took a bite. Then stared at it. At first, I was pleasantly overwhelmed by how satisfying the smooth Reese’s peanut butter was soothing my nerves, like coating my brain in all its velvety goodness, but the next second I stared at it like I was eating a two-headed monster…. because I have fallen back on bad habits in recent w…

I Love My Smart Watch

Ceci Bell — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 02:03:52 GMT

I bought my first smart watch ($29.99 from Amazon, I chose one that had a high ranking for purchases) on Sept 7, 2025 because now that I am finished with my long doctoral process, self-care is my number one priority!

I have learned a few things.

I am sedentary. That’s a duh! I spend most of my waking moments in front of a laptop and multiple monitors. I r…

Introducing…Diary of a Junk Food Junkie

Ceci Bell — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:00:47 GMT

I have struggled with weight gain since puberty. I miss those days, though, back then I was just a lil’ “overweight.” Nothing that a little cardio couldn’t handle. Now, I have spent many decades of adulthood OBESE. How did an elementary student who wanted to be a dietician get here? This perpetual cycle of up and down weight, that now I am middle-aged, stays stuck on UP!

I have started and restarted this diary for many years. Hoping that if I made myself accountable I would be successful with my weightless journey. I even had a website back in January 2006 (junkfoodjunkie.net). Yeah, that long ago and I am still struggling with the weight and the mental anguish of having the weight, plus now as I age I can’t out beat the continued toll obesity is having on my body.

For many years I was able to slow down the inevitable medical conditions like high blood pressure, high glucose, and high cholesterol BECAUSE although I am a fluffy gal, I am discriminatory on what I eat. I stopped eating red meats and pork about 30 years ago, which I think slowed down my progression to where I am today. But even if you keep your numbers down, obesity gets you in other ways…wear and tear on joints, stress fractures, and diseased organs.

Why do I call myself a junk food junkie? Back in 2006 that was my issue. Not so much now…it’s other issues that exacerbate my obesity.

Obesity is such an ugly word. Clinical. But ugly.

Anyway, society’s collective mindset has evolved as we have become more educated on obesity. An epidemic in the U.S. I think back to elementary school and middle school when fat kids got bullied because they were the anomaly (not the norm).

In 2006 I called myself a junk food junkie to bring awareness that obesity is mostly the result of food addiction. Addiction is addiction, regardless of if we are talking about alcohol, drugs, sex, or FOOD! Oftentimes we look down on drug addicts or alcoholics, when we have our own problems and shouldn’t be judging others.

Anyway, I am trying again with my journal. As accountability, but also to share my perspective and knowledge over the years related to food related health, wellness, and issues (for free subscribers). Also, I would love to be in community with other people who would like to join me in my weight loss journey, like a support group (in the subscriber chat).

Take care,

Ceci