This picture was taken at the peak of my high school track career when I broke records in long-distance running competitions.
Read MoreThe age a well-meaning but totally misinformed adult forced dieting on me.
The Complications of Chronic and Sustained Undereating
Whether the individual is age six, thirty-six, or sixty-six; the complications of chronic and sustained undereating are disturbing: bradycardia (abnormally low resting heart rate), A-fib, congestive heart failure, dangerous electrolyte imbalances, hair loss, cognitive decline, forgetfulness, sleep problems, depression, gastroparesis (paralysis of the digestive system), lack of menstrual cycles in women, infertility, weakened immune systems, osteoporosis, liver disease (hepatitis), pancreatitis, kidney failure, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), bloating, feeling cold, high cortisol levels, elevated cholesterol, abnormally low blood pressure, high blood pressure. . .just to name a few.
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Featured Artist in Magazine
I was the featured artist for this month’s issue of Fort Wayne Home Magazine.
Read MoreThe original 10” x 10” watercolor of the Arise and Shine series.
Arise and Shine Series
Twenty years ago, I unintentionally started the Arise and Shine painting series with this humble 10” x 10” watercolor on paper.
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