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Self-help books don't always sit well with me. I think there are a lot of them with good intentions, but there are so many that leave something to be desired. But I also think that it comes down to who is the intended audience, and am I really them. I picked up Rachel Hollis's book,… Continue reading Review: Girl, Wash Your Face
I'm going to start by saying that I don't think everyone needs to have a meal plan, but I think it also depends on what you're goals are and what fits your life. If you're busy, having a loose plan can help you save time, which can decrease stress and help ensure that you are… Continue reading How to make your own meal plan + standard recommendations
Twenty-four days into food journaling and there's definitely some things I'm noticing. One, I definitely got comfortable with grains again. I don't think this is a problem, but like I mentioned the last time, I'm having to make an effort to get in green vegetables more than I ever had before, but it's getting easier.… Continue reading Food Journaling Update – Day 24
I am alive. That's what I've been thinking about the past few weeks. I am alive. But more than that - I am living. There have been times in my life when I didn't feel I was being my truest self. I think most of them were happening in high school and really, at that… Continue reading #ThisIs30 – I’m so glad that I’m here
I tracked extensively from June 2014 to June 2017. I tracked on and off from July 2017 to August 2018. I primarily used My Fitness Pal, but I also found myself journaling my meals on and off in 2017 and 2018. It wasn't just about writing down the macronutrients or the calories, it was also… Continue reading Meal tracking: 12 days in
I go back and forth on a lot of topics because each side of the fence has pros and cons. This one isn't easy for me to talk about because I do find myself juggling ideas and sometimes volleying. Ripping off the band aid is the best way to start. Diet Culture and Body Positive… Continue reading We need more context: Diet Culture, BoPo and Health
16 days. And then a decade gone. It's so weird to think about being here. As a teenager there were days I didn't think I could wake up again. I don't know if I've felt that same way since, although I know there were times that I thought about death and dying. As adults, there… Continue reading I got ahead of myself
There's an intersection, however, where our "what's healthy" meets misconception and departs down an extreme path. most foods aren't inherently unhealthy, but sometimes the concern is what else is being paired with the food, so let's look at how you make French toast.
Words are such a tricky thing. We say actions speak louder than words, but I feel like sometimes we hold onto words more tightly. They may be quieter, but they linger. I think about words often. The ones I say to myself. The ones I say loudly, the ones I say quietly. The ones I… Continue reading Weight of words
I get kind of pissed about the conversations I see online about diet and weight loss and size. These conversations are coming from all kinds of people – not just those in the health and fitness industries. What makes me pissed or frustrated is the lack of context and the blanket statements. Rarely, do “conversations”… Continue reading Context is key: dieting and lifestyle change