On Old Habits

Y’all know I like to keep things positive, but I also like to keep it real. And things are about to get really real. I recently made a post on Instagram (check out my account here or at the bottom of the blog!) with a series of pictures of things most would consider “junk food”….

On Fearlessness

At the beginning of the year, I didn’t make any resolutions, but I did choose a word for the year. Something to work toward and be truer of me by the end of the year: Fearless. I chose this word, well, because I tend towards being a pretty fearful person. And what I’ve come to…

Banana Oat Protein Muffins

A few years ago, there was a show on NBC called Strong. Professional trainers teamed up with women to help them achieve fitness goals, get stronger, and face different challenges and obstacles every week. It wasn’t the most amazing show ever, and only ran for one season, but my little empathetic INFJ heart latched on…

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…

Meal Planning

I eat. A lot. So, how have I lost weight when I eat so much? How did I come up with a meal plan? When I first started out, I found some professional accounts on Instagram that were both educating and encouraging. I learned a lot, and applied what I learned to create a meal…

On Failure

Some people say failure’s not an option. I get where they’re coming from, but I beg to differ. Failure is always an option. Not one you strive for, but it’s always an option. That doesn’t sound very positive, does it? Hear me out. Maybe failure isn’t the worst thing in the world. Failure gives you…

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…