Every year I try to share a post for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week with hopes to bring a bit of attention to a group of illnesses that impacts people from all genders, ethnicities, socioeconomic classes, fitness levels, and sizes. This year, NEDA Week falls on February 24th through March 1st; the theme is: Come As…
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The Problem with Self-Care as a Trend
We’re still talking about the self-care—all the time. I try to “practice” it, and I often look for new ways to engage in activities or habits that are “good” for me. Nevertheless, I think there’s a problem with self-care as a trend.
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…
Breast Cancer Awareness: Why Stop at October?
Happy Wednesday to you! I’d wager that all, or at least most, of you know that October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With community events like Breast Cancer Awareness walks or golf tournaments or watching football players in the NFL decked out in hot pink accessories, it’s hard to miss. Just because it’s November—a time…
Body Knows Best
If I’ve learned one thing throughout my pregnancy and first year as a mother, it’s this: our bodies are remarkable, and we could do a great deal of good to trust them. I’m sure you’ve heard—when someone is asked what kind of diet or exercise regimen they follow—“oh, I just listen to my body.” In fact,…
Taking a Break from Bikram…
I didn’t want to do it, but after learning of my pregnancy, I thought it best to take an indefinite break from my beloved Bikram yoga. My last practice was February 9th, the day before my 30th birthday, since I purposely wanted to end my twenties with quality time in the hot room. Looking back,…
Health Programs at Work
Ever since I began blogging and caring more about my own health, I’ve longed for my employer to implement a wellness program like WellNow or something similar (I’ve written about health in the work place previously here). Although we still don’t have a program quite like that, I have noticed a few health-related changes around…
Might as well face it, you’re addicted…to yoga
Tomorrow, I will have completed my 30-day “introduction” to Bikram yoga. Now, more than ever, I’m 100% positive I want to stick with it. There’s just something magical about the hot room. Some people have church…or music…or art…and I now have yoga. [source] Though I’m nowhere near where I want to be, I can already…
Health in the Workplace
As health insurance premiums have sky-rocketed over the last decade, employers have begun to implement some creative changes in the office. This NYT article has shone the light on somewhat controversial practices and programs. I believe employer sanctioned and sponsored wellness initiatives are a wonderful idea on the surface. It’s no surprise that over-stressed, under-nourished,…
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