On Beauty

I remember the first time I saw this quote from John Mayer, and it’s stuck with me. It reminds me about what matters. It’s not what you look like. It’s not what you weigh. It’s not what size you are. It’s the person you’re becoming. It’s who you are, over what you do. Yes, beauty…

On Balance and Self-Talk

This is a piece of Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake. You may be wondering what it’s doing here in my kitchen. It has no moral ability. It’s not good. It’s not bad. It’s a piece of cake. It may not be the most nutritious option, and eating it all the time probably won’t help me feel or…

Buffalo Chicken Boats

I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: I am not a world-class chef. When I started out, I rarely cooked for myself, and lacked a lot of confidence in cooking in general. Knowing I needed to cook more for myself, I looked for recipes that were quick, easy, simple, cheap, and healthy. I…

My Story

I guess it’s odd to hang out in a stranger’s kitchen. So, let’s get to know each other, shall we? Over the last two years or so, I’ve been walking the long road of weight loss, and am now down 115lbs. 115 lbs lighter. 115 lbs freer. I’m one of those people who has struggled…