When I look at the timeline of when I got divorced, to this moment, I am amazed at how much more I’ve experienced in the last 7 years, than I ever would have if I hadn’t had the pain of my old life ending. I stayed so long, in a life that didn’t suit… Continue reading Should You Stay the Same or Move Forward? The Energy Spent is the Same.
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I Choose LOVE. #PrayforOrlando
Last night before bed, I just sort of sighed to my husband that I was sad. I didn’t find any joy in any of my regular things. Church, yoga, cooking, etc were all covered in a quiet sadness. Of course he asked why. I was just so shaken that one person could… Continue reading I Choose LOVE. #PrayforOrlando
Everyone You’ve Ever Met is Frozen in Time
A friend of mine, who I at one point considered myself to be extremely close with, shared a photo on my Facebook timeline the other day. I’ve been thinking about it ever since. When I saw it I laughed, it was funny, and I’m always up for a good cuss word LOL. Then I realized… Continue reading Everyone You’ve Ever Met is Frozen in Time
10 “Healthy” Foods That May Be Fooling You
I started my fitness journey totally clueless. I took the tiniest baby steps toward healthier choices and did what I thought was best. I still stand by the fact that it is OKAY to do that as a starting point. You don’t have to be an expert all at once. I started out swapping in… Continue reading 10 “Healthy” Foods That May Be Fooling You
10 Best Tips for a Healthier Summer Holiday
Memorial Day tends to mark the beginning of Summer travel. The first 3 day weekend of good weather, many kids are out of school, and the need to shake of a long winter and spring is clear. Before losing over 100 pounds, I used these weekends as total free-for-alls. Drinks, food, skipping workouts, not drinking… Continue reading 10 Best Tips for a Healthier Summer Holiday
Do You Ever Miss the Couple You and Your Husband Used to Be?
Do You Ever Miss the Couple You and Your Husband Used to Be? I do. Sometimes I’m like “wait what, did you say forever? Like we’re married until we die?” and I have a small heart attack at the idea LOL. It’s not because I don’t love my husband, don’t get me wrong. I am… Continue reading Do You Ever Miss the Couple You and Your Husband Used to Be?
What Do You Need to Let Go Of to Have the Life You Want?
I picked my friend Bridgette up from the airport last week and it got me thinking about something I hadn’t ever considered before. Really got me reflecting. I mean of course it did, I can see a stick on the ground and it gets me in my head LOL! Bridgette and I have continually been… Continue reading What Do You Need to Let Go Of to Have the Life You Want?
Everyone is Fighting a Battle You Know Nothing About. Choose Kindness.
People tell me a lot of things they don’t tell anyone else. I hear some of the darkest parts of people’s lives. After 6 years, I’ve heard more than most can imagine. I’ve also experienced so much of my own darkness, nothing is surprising. The other day I was more than surprised. … Continue reading Everyone is Fighting a Battle You Know Nothing About. Choose Kindness.
Are You Seeking Approval in The Wrong Places?
This bathroom selfie of me popped up in my Facebook Memories last week and just sighed. I was instantly sad for the girl in that pic. Then my husband commented that I never dress like that any more. I think he was sad about it too, for different reasons hahaha =P I quickly… Continue reading Are You Seeking Approval in The Wrong Places?
Will You Ever Find a Place Where You Belong? To Fit In?
Do you? I do, and for the longest time that girl seemed impossible to reach. For the record, I started crying writing this, soooo consider yourself warned. I have some very specific moments from my childhood that shaped me dramatically. It doesn’t take that much to squash the spirit of a child. In… Continue reading Will You Ever Find a Place Where You Belong? To Fit In?