I'm not certain when I learned to hate my body. When I started defining it by what it wasn't instead of what it is. When I came to despise my hips and thighs and cover up - not for modesty - but to hide my flaws. When I looked in the mirror and saw … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Starting Keto
I learned the word "keto" two summers ago, when my nephew focused on "keto-friendly" foods throughout our family reunion. He and his Dad both struggled with extra weight and unhealthy eating habits, so they decided to try a new way of eating. Their weight loss wowed me, but I was … [Read more...]
How to Stop Saying I’m Sorry
Women are sorry. Sorry our house is dirty. Sorry we're not wearing makeup. Sorry that we are. Sorry for asking questions. For being off-topic. For inserting an opinion. Sorry-i-tus is so prevalent, it sometimes feels like we're apologizing for simply existing. We need to stop … [Read more...]
I Lost My Blog and Reclaimed My Life
I lost my blog and reclaimed my life. I've lived in chaos for a long time. I always have an excuse for the mess surrounding me: Our rental is too small, half of our things are packed up, the kids just make a mess anyway, I feel depressed, or I have work to do. Sometimes I do a … [Read more...]
Healthcare Open Enrollment: Where Do I Start?
Selecting health insurance can be overwhelming. Health Care Open Enrollment time comes around and I groan at the idea of sorting through premiums, deductibles, and co-pays. Plus, our disastrous health care pick of a few years back still looms over me. I know that the new … [Read more...]