Embracing Worthiness: A Journey Towards Health and HappinessThe hardest part of the journey isn't going through it; it's deeming yourself worthy enough to start. How many times have you been paralyzed by the fear of beginning? Countless...
10 Questions That Help Me Redefine "Healthy"If someone had asked me 10 years ago to picture a "healthy" person, I might have envisioned something like this... A tanned, toned, maybe even muscular person with minimal body...
The Best Place to Look for Exercise AdviceWhen working toward a healthier weight, "fitspiration" can be a common place to start. We often start with things like signing up for a gym, looking for a great trainer,...
Exercising, But Not Losing Weight? Change Things up to Get More Out of ExerciseWhen people tell me their weight loss stories, they often say the first step was going back to the gym. If weight loss for health is your goal, the gym...
Shifting Your Perspective on Obesity Treatment GoalsWhen it comes to obesity, the focus of treatment in most people’s minds is weight loss. We set goals that we think are healthy, and we work toward them. But,...
Working 9 to 5I recently took a job that has me sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day. Before this, I worked in a daycare and was up and active all...
Setting Goals to Making Changes: How to “Start”Do you know you want to get healthier and lose weight but struggle with getting started? Does the goal number on the scale intimidate you? Do you know you want...
Your Search for the Magical DietThere is always a new diet to try. And certainly, a new approach can bring hope if previous diets have not worked. When you hear about a new diet craze,...
My Battle with ObesityIn my opinion, obesity is a very compound condition that not only affects the body of an individual but also affects the mind in different ways. I have changed my...
Navigating Healthcare Services: Building My Supportive Medical TeamWhen I think about my journey with obesity, it often feels like a daunting road filled with challenges. Managing not just my weight but also the various health issues that...