Baring it All: My REAL Before Photo

We have a lot of fun on my blog. We laugh, we cook, and sure we get serious sometimes when it comes to health and often the emotional baggage that comes with it. But if I’m being honest here– I like to dance my way through life, put on a smile while chanting “WHOOO! Look … Continue reading

Is it really October?

Hey all! I know it seems like I’ve been MIA for the past week and a half, and I’m sorry for not giving you a heads up. I was recently and unexpectedly deployed to Colorado to cover the flood response my organization is providing. As some of you know, my “real” job is writing for … Continue reading

“What are you doing to me?!”

That phrase seems to be the theme for a little over the past week. You see, as you go along your health journey, there comes a point where you definitely notice some changes– and they aren’t visible. Sure, maybe pounds are coming off. Yes, you definitely feel better. But that’s not what I’m talking about … Continue reading

10 Ways Living Healthy Can Make You Happier

It’s something I’ve heard since the time I was probably a preteen (if not younger): “Well, life is short. I’d rather die happy.” And honestly, it makes sense. Why live miserably? Shouldn’t life be happy? But probably 99% of the time, this statement is said in the context of food. And that’s where the confusion … Continue reading

Been Traveling (and still being healthy!)

So this past weekend marked the fourth hotel I’ve stayed in within 30 days. AND I’m gearing up for another trip for work at the end of the month.  All this traveling can put quite a damper on the health goals one has, but honestly– I think that’s where your true motivation and commitment is … Continue reading