The day I wrote my last post I had to immediately “put my money where my mouth is!” I pressed the send button waxing poetic about finally feeling comfortable in discomfort and was greeted by the opportunity to put that to the test at the door of the dojo!
As humans I think we all love a good Comfort Zone. That wonderful place that fits us perfectly. A lovely corner of the world where there is no fear or anxiety. There is also no growth. In order to get where you want to be in anything you have to stretch your arms wide and…
The other day it was super hot outside and it seemed like everywhere I turned there was a kid with ice cream. Large gorgeous scoops of frozen gold in a waffle cone of goodness. My love of ice cream is real. I haven’t had ice cream in over two years and I’ll never have it again.
I remember reading a BuzzFeed article a young woman wrote about how perceptions of her changed when she lost 100lbs. It was something I could identify with wholeheartedly as a woman of a larger size who then lost weight. The part of the article that really resonated with me was when she referred to her…
I saw a post today on Facebook that broke my heart. She wrote: I regret having Gastric Bypass. Then I remembered a video where I heard some profound words: No one ever breaks your heart, they break your expectations. Think about a past relationship and I bet you can immediately feel the weight of that…
Since March it seems like everywhere I looked there was a ton of posts referencing Summer Bodies. This often posted phenomenon makes sure that immediately following the failure of your New Year’s Resolution of healthy living, you can start feeling the pressure of having a Summer Body. The focus in March is Summer Bodies are…
Sometimes things sit in my mind and I can’t let them go easily. Something happened the other day at karate that I just can’t seem to shake because it was extraordinary to witness. People that only know me from the dojo must think I’m a neurotic mess – which truth be told – isn’t entirely…
I field literally hundreds of questions each week in private messages between this blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Weight is such a personal issue that most people don’t like to put all their issues with weight out to the public and I understand that completely. For years I felt like Sisyphus rolling the burden…
My last post was about National Donut Day and the many anxieties that can crop up for people seeking better health. Today is a day that I can freely celebrate! It’s National Running Day! My first foray into running started in 2007, when I quit smoking after 18 years of a multiple pack a day…
June 2, 2017. Many people woke with a pep in their step and a joy in their heart. Why? National Donut Day! June 2, 2017. Many others woke up with a pit in their stomach and anxiety rattling them to the core. Why? National Donut Day. Dunkin Donuts was giving a FREE donut for every…
I don’t normally do reviews like this but I thought this was a worthy exception. I’ve been seeing ads for Third Love bras on my Facebook and Instagram for a long time. The ads always focus on the most troubling aspects of wearing a bra. Bras are uncomfortable, the straps either slip or dig, and…
People always think that bariatric surgery or any weight loss comes with a healthy dose of deprivation. I’ve heard many people tell me they could NEVER live without chocolate, ice cream, or any other loving comfort food around. The way I’ve countered this is to invite people into my world and show them that there…
