I am a 37 year old American living and loving in Sweden. On May 21, 2009, I became a mother of a beautiful little girl.

I'd always watched my weight, but after I meet my husband I started to slip. I started eating candy bars and chocolate cake and my activity level decreased. Two weeks before I moved to Sweden, I went on a fast food binge. I wanted to have a last taste of everything...as if I would never eat again. Imagine that.

Once I got here, I adjusted to their customs. I starting eating butter, cheese and cucumber sandwiches for breakfast and pouring fatty creams on everything I ate. My down fall was what they call fika...Coffee and cake/cookies. It's a social thing...It's like meeting for drinks in the afternoon. I also take fika at home with my husband, visitors or on my own.


What happened to the girl that thought about everything she put in her mouth? I most find her.