This year has been full of ups and downs. As far as taking care of myself went, I had my highs, I had 'OK' days and I also had lows. Diet-wise, I no longer go off the rails the way I used to—I cannot fathom how I used to let myself eat until I felt sick physically and emotionally—but I did …
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15 Things To Stop Doing To Your Body Right Now
I love my body for everything it does for me, and allows me to do for others, every single day. I've also hated it because of how it's looked—the cellulite that's seemed to have found itself a permanent home on my butt and thighs; the lumps and bumps that make me think twice about …
The Daily Ritual That Helps Me Let Go Of Stress
Stress. When it's around, oh, you'll know it. There's no mistaking the... familiar (and uncomfortable) tightening of your muscles increasing edginess as the day goes by shallow breathing inability to focus elevated heart rate, and gnawing feeling that something just isn't …
The One Small Thing I Did That Helped Me Drop 22 Pounds Without Any Stress
I know you. Yes, you. You, who desperately want to say "No" to the tub of Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey when your stress levels hit the roof, but can't imagine anything else that would make you feel better. You want to be able to eat healthily for more than three days in a row without …
25 Of The Best Things I’ve Ever Done For My Body And Mind
I've done a lot of things to my body over the past 3 decades that I've been alive, and I have to be very honest: Not all of those things have been helpful or healthy. In fact, some were downright harmful. But just like everything else, you learn from your mistakes and turn them around by deciding …
6 Ways To Build The Mental Resilience You Need To Get And Stay Healthy
All I wanted to do was give up. With a barbell balanced precariously over my head, I tried getting down into a squat. I was scared. My knees were going forward and buckling in. The weight above my head was a mere 45 pounds, but it felt like a spine-crushing 450. I was afraid that my …
Gained Back All The Weight You Lost? Here’s What To Do Next
I remember the year I finally lost all the extra weight I'd been carrying around as a teen. I say 'year' because I have no memory of waking up on one particular day feeling skinnier or finally, being able to zip up the pair of jeans that normally wouldn't go past my hips. The physical changes …