Just because you’ve always been a certain way, doesn’t mean you always have to be that way. Stop for a moment, and think about that. In my twenties I became depressed. I just wasn’t content in life, and wasn’t so clear as to why. This was the beginning of my self discovery journey, and after [...]

“Eat this, but not that, and you will lose weight.” “Do this exercise, and your body will transform.” “Follow this meal plan to reach your goal.” Anyone who is unhappy with their body, and has ever gone to a class at the gym, picked up a magazine, or had a conversation with friends, has at [...]

The other night, as I sweat my brains out, and pushed myself to my limit in my favorite spin class, my teacher (whom I adore), yelled out little tidbits to motivate us. Normally I love this part of class, but that night, it really got me thinking. She shouted things like, “Push harder, so you [...]

A few weekends ago was Thanksgiving, and there certainly was a lot of talk about overeating. People speak of it so matter-of-factly, as if it’s just something everyone does at this holiday. I used to be one of those people, but over the years my eating patterns have changed. This year, I noticed that I [...]

It’s that time of year again! There is candy everywhere...in bowls in doctors’ offices, on huge displays in stores, on my kitchen counter staring at me as it sits patiently waiting for trick-or-treaters. It’s the perfect time for excuses. Many people will use Halloween as a reason to "be bad." Next thing you know, it's [...]