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 Easiness

I’ve been thinking a lot about this quote I saw from Bob Goff: “What’s simple isn’t always easy, what’s easy doesn’t always last.” This whole healthy living thing–it’s not complicated. It’s actually quite simple. Eat well. Exercise. Take care of yourself. While there’s nuances and details and science behind those statements, the bottom line is,…

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…

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…