Pedaling My Ass Off: A Weight Loss Story - Well, Kinda...
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**True Story**Short Story**
Pedaling My Ass Off is a weight loss story... well, kinda. A short but funny story about an attempt to lose weight by bicycling. Anyone who has tried, & failed, to lose weight - especially by exercising - will appreciate this story. Perfect for a quick read.
Includes bonus excerpt from the new How to Tell When You're Really Old - Funny Happens When Kids Define Old Age!
Review: (via amazon.com) "Very nice short story that will resonate with many. Love the way it's told with wit and humor. A fun read. Five Stars." ~ Chris Stralyn
Kristi Porter
Always a reader, Kristi Porter never thought much about writing until she entered a contest sponsored by the Detroit Free Press. Her nightmare vacation story - The Worst Vacation Ever - went on to be published in an anthology that was distributed worldwide. This was followed by numerous articles published in local magazines and newspapers. As her love of writing grew, she added adult fiction and short humor pieces to her repertoire.But writing isn't all Kristi does. A preschool teacher, she won the Governor's Award for her work with young children and is dedicated to the education of young children everywhere. She also enjoys bicycling, video games, photography, Facebook, and spending time with family. She lives in Michigan.Titles by Kristi Porter include:Sweet RevengeMartini's and Weed WhackersSooner or Later... You Will Get CaughtIs Somebody Bleeding? A Story About RulesStranger Danger - How to Talk to Kids About StrangersPedaling My A s s Off - A Weight Loss Story - Well, KindaPriceless Proverbs - Funny Happens When Kids Finish Famous SayingsPriceless Proverbs Book 2 - Funny Happens When Kids Finish Famous SayingsHow to Tell When You're Really Old! Funny Happens When Kids Define Old AgeBabies Come From... Where?!? Funny Happens When Kids Explain Pregnancy & Birth
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Pedaling My Ass Off - Kristi Porter
Pedaling My Ass Off
A Weight Loss Story
Well, Kinda...
By Kristi Porter
Copyright 2012 Happi Kamper Press
Smashwords Edition
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Pedaling My Ass Off
A Weight Loss Story
Well, Kinda...
Two years ago I spent every evening sitting on the couch, watching TV and eating ice cream. Then one night I stumbled across The Biggest Loser show. Even though the season was half over, I still found it inspiring. Not so much to make me get up off the couch… but I did give up eating ice cream on Tuesday nights while