I probably don’t need to tell you this, but words are powerful. Depending on the tone in which they are said—they have the power to make us feel threatened, empowered, angry, appreciated, or any other number of things. I’m one of those people who often falls prey to words. When angry or upset, I’m quick…
thinking out loud
Exhaustion isn’t a Merit Badge: An Argument for Holding Back
Push through the pain! You can do ANYTHING for 30 seconds! If you’re not feeling the burn, you’re not doing it right! Don’t think about it, just DO it! Temporary pain for long-term gain! Do these phrases sound familiar? If you’ve ever worked with a trainer or taken a fitness class, you’ve probably heard them…
Thinking Out Loud With A Survey
Hey, guys! Hope you’re having a lovely Thursday. Just hang in there—the weekend is right around the corner! Even though I have a ridiculous number of drafts in my folder, I thought I’d share a light-hearted post today. I saw this survey first on Peanut Butter Fingers, but I’ve seen it a number of places…
How Diets are Like Parenting (And Why You Should STFU About Both)
By this time of the year, people have either completed their Whole30 or 21-Day Fix or they are abandoning ship after failing to keep their hands out of the cookie jar. Everywhere I turn, it’s “eat clean” this or “cut out” that. Sometimes this talk makes me question my eating habits, will power, and willingness…
32 Thoughts on My 32nd Birthday
Yesterday was my birthday! In honor of blessing this earth with my presence for 32 years, I thought I would share with you 32 thoughts about my 32nd birthday—thinking out loud style. 1// Waking up yesterday morning was a little tough—despite it being MY day. Bazooka has a bit of a cough so he spent the…
5 Ways to Find Blogging Inspiration
It’s no secret that I love both writing and sharing my opinion, which is why blogging is such a (mostly) natural fit for me. If you’ve been a long term reader, however, you’ve probably noticed that my content waxes and wanes. Some weeks, I have tons of ideas and can’t possibly get them all on…
Why “Eating Clean” May Not *Always* Be Healthy
I’ve said it myself: I need to “clean up” my diet. On the surface, clean = healthy. It means including as many vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, whole grains, and minimally-processed foods as possible each day. That you should try to choose the most nutritious option when possible. Seems innocent and simple enough, no? What if…
What I Hope to Teach My Son…
It’s no secret that the last few months have been stressful for my husband and me as parents. I had the misfortune of giving birth to a tiny child (sarcasm here—there’s nothing unfortunate about my sweet Bazooka Boy) whose small size and low weight apparently keep his doctors awake at night despite all other signs…
10 Things That Come Out of My "Mom Mouth" On Any Given Day
A couple months back I shared some of the “mom lies” I tell myself. In a word, motherhood is interesting. It changes you, and you often find yourself saying and thinking and fearing the darnedest things because babies are sometimes a mess! Today I thought I’d share 10 things that come out of my “mom…
How To Navigate (& Enjoy!) The Holidays
Every year, I come across dozens of tips and how-to guides on how to “eat clean” or “stay on track” during the holidays or “how to avoid the holiday blues,” which I shared a couple years back. Because, obviously, the holidays are supposed to be guilt-inducing and panic-stirring instead of a reminder to be grateful,…
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