Unless you live in a vacuum you are consistently offered so many thoughts to adopt every single day. Most of the people making these suggestions are 100 percent sold on the idea that these aren’t just thoughts, but they are facts and are the way things should be done to get what you want out ofContinue reading “The Secret to Enjoying Motherhood”
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Mom Truth
Many of us moms often go around with an underlying discouraged and an “I could be a better at fill in the blank” feeling. We feel overwhelmed by our lists of things to accomplish and as though we are falling short of capturing this time with our kids that everyone likes to remind us is goingContinue reading “Mom Truth”
The Greatest Lie
Do you oftentimes feel like you’re responsible for managing your family’s lives from dentist appointments to vacations? And on top of that ensure that everyone has a good experience and walks away feeling happy? Me too, momma. I can tell you that I’ve experienced this on repeat and I’ve seen it in so many of myContinue reading “The Greatest Lie”
Pivot or Bust
It’s been a while since I’ve posted because I’ve been uncertain what would be relevant for my followers to hear and I don’t want to waste anyone’s time. Although the majority of my career has been focused on weight loss, it has lost its appeal. What has always remained important for me is supporting fellowContinue reading “Pivot or Bust”
My Trip to Spain
I am leaving on a trip very soon. I will be hiking a portion of the Camino de Santiago with a dear friend. Much of the trip will be outside of my comfort zone. The uncertainty of how it will all play out is not something I’m accustomed to as I’ve gravitated to more controlledContinue reading “My Trip to Spain”
Becoming a Party of 5 and Anxiety
We got a puppy. And for the first week after getting Nakoa, I felt a whole lot of shame and anxiety. I’ll probably write another blog regarding the shame that I felt, but I was recently blown away by a talk that I heard regarding anxiety which made sense out of what I had beenContinue reading “Becoming a Party of 5 and Anxiety”
Stay Hungry
When was the last time you felt hungry? Bored? Uncomfortable at all? Chances are if you are like most Americans you can’t remember the last time you felt truly hungry ,genuinely bored or uncomfortable for any length of time in which you didn’t try to eliminate it by way of grabbing a snack, checking yourContinue reading “Stay Hungry”
This Is Your Weight Loss Answer
I If we want to be successful in ANY endeavor it all comes down to one thing. And if we don’t have this one thing we will self-sabotage without fail EVERY SINGLE TIME. What’s this one thing you ask? It is a rock-solid relationship with yourself. I’m sure you may have heard this before, butContinue reading “This Is Your Weight Loss Answer”
The Key to Thriving as a Mom
We’ve been under the weather in my house. Times like these seem to highlight my weaknesses as a mom. It’s during these times that I am reminded of how I wish I could show up as a mom and the incongruence of not showing up how I’d like. And can I tell you how crappyContinue reading “The Key to Thriving as a Mom”
Got Weight Loss?
If we want to achieve our weight loss goals we must MAKE EATING BORING. Don’t allow yourself to do any other activity while eating. Most of us are on our phones, watching TV or engaging in some other activity while we’re eating. While this may seem innocent, it creates extra dopamine that we marry toContinue reading “Got Weight Loss?”