When as the last time you had a thought that started with the phrase “well when I”? Maybe it wasn’t that exact phrase. Maybe it could’ve been “once I’m…” or “I can’t because…” or “not right now, but eventually I’ll…”. Was it when a friend asked if …
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Eat the Donut
Do you crave donuts, chocolate, cookies, cake, ice cream? Do you feel guilty for eating your favorite foods? Is restriction on your mind when you try to lose weight? I bet it usually starts the same too… you tell yourself sweets are “bad,” you keep …
What the Hell is 110%?
Remember the first time someone told you to “give 110%”? Maybe it was on a sports field, backstage, studying for an exam, or getting dolled up for an event. They were likely well meaning, just wanting you to be the best you can be. But the underlying …
Throw Out the Scale
Be honest, when was the last time you stepped on the scale and walked away feeling good about yourself and your worth? I'm going to go with mostly never. This little piece of metal can be seriously detrimental to your journey. It can lead to an …
The Lie Behind BMI
Have you ever gone to the doctors for something unrelated to weight, let’s say back pain, and been told that you are “overweight” or “obese?” And then felt completely humiliated, confused, and uncomfortable at the same time? I get it, and you’re not …
Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate
I never imagined it would happen to me. And if I am being perfectly honest it was never on my radar. I never even knew what an eating disorder was. But when it happened to me during my freshman year of college, I was shocked. All I could think was …
