As hard as it is to believe, yesterday was my ninth wedding anniversary. For somebody who never thought she’d marry before 30—much less at 24 years old!—I can say it’s been quite the ride. We’ve traveled together, navigated the waters of first-time-parenthood together, and laughed—a lot—together. Our first nine years have been challenging at times,…
thinking out loud
In 3 Years I’ve Gained 10 Pounds
Don’t worry, this post isn’t really about the scale or how I’ve gained 10 pounds, so stick with me, please. I know that it may not be the best habit, but for the last several months I’ve been weighing myself daily. It’s not for any particular reason other than curiosity, and I guess my scale-watching…
Learning to Accept Your “Shadow Self”
The other day I was listening to an episode of Maddy Moon’s Mind Body Musings podcast called “Why You Should Bring Your Shadow Self Into The Light.” It was a great episode—especially since I recently read Brene Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection* which talks a lot about the relationship between perfectionism and shame. Defining The…
Can too much of a good thing be a bad thing?
Hey guys—coming at you late on this fine Thursday! So, the idea for this post came to me after I’d decided to take a break the rest of the week when I realized I didn’t have anything prepared. Funny, those spontaneous, thinking out loud ramblings are sometimes the most relatable. I’ve been feeling rather anxious…
I Think I Might Be Over Group Fitness
Last night I attended a group fitness class that I haven’t been to in ages. The instructor is a great, sweet person—and she’s incredibly fit and encouraging—but sometimes I feel like her classes may not be the best fit for me. In fact, I think I might be over group fitness.
Lessons in Perfectionism (It’s OK to Make Mistakes!)
Do you have a good memory? I can’t always remember what I ate for dinner the night before or what we did last weekend (#mombrain), but there are certain memories from decades ago that stick out to me. I guess everybody is like that? Anyway, I can’t recall (go figure) what provoked the resurfacing of…
Lent Isn’t Just About Fasting
Ash Wednesday has come and gone, and the season of Lent is upon us. I didn’t grow up participating in the customs of Lent, and I generally believe that one’s religious commitment to fasting or self-improvement is something personal that shouldn’t be broadcast all over social media. Nevertheless, I’ve been thinking of the whole idea…
It’s Time To Talk About… (NEDA Week)
February 26-March 4 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDA Week). While I’ve never struggled with a diagnosable eating disorder, I’ve lived my fair share of body image issues, food-induced guilt/fear, and unhealthy “habits.” Because so many women (and men) struggle with these same issues, I believe it’s important to share our experiences and how we’ve…
Am I A Healthy Living Blogger?
When I started my first blog, I was bored and unfulfilled. I fondly remembered the days of Live Journal, but I didn’t even know that blogs were A THING until I stumbled upon a few recipe blogs (namely Oh She Glows and The Full Helping—both of which I still read). From there, I discovered the…
When To Stay On Brand And When To Speak Out
The last couple of weeks I’ve been thinking about blogging as a general idea. Let me preface this post by saying I’m lucky. I blog as a hobby, and my income doesn’t depend on whether I post 3 outstanding recipes or DIY projects during any given week. I blog for you guys because I love…
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