I had to step on a scale for life insurance this week and it triggered crazy anxiety and numerous unpleasant emotions. I haven’t looked at the scale in years. According to the BMI (which is a mathematical calculation never intended to be used for health purposes but that’s a whole other post), I have been … Continue reading Your Weight Is The Least Interesting Thing About You
Fat cells are really amazing protective organs, and contrary to what you’ve been told - you can’t burn them. New research changes the way we approach weight loss and addressing inflammatory fat cells. Dr. Tracey Stroup is a naturopathic doctor who has been in the health and wellness industry for over 25 years. She joins … Continue reading You’re Not Fat, You’re Inflamed: The Latest Science on Losing Weight
It’s been one year and a half since I stepped on a scale. She’s an old friend. We haven’t had the best relationship over the years. More like a dysfunctional one. She doesn’t give me my worth or value. She doesn’t even tell me how healthy I am. But I used to let her, over … Continue reading Freedom from Scale Drama
You've heard me say it a thousand times - there are no one-size-fits-all plans for weight loss. If anyone tries to convince you of that, question it. If I ever start heading down that road, feel free to call me out. Before you start a new plan or detox or resolution for the new year, … Continue reading Why Can’t I Lose Weight? Breaking Down Diet and Weight Loss Myths
I’ve been having a difficult time with before and after pictures lately. I'm not sure if I feel comfortable with them. I'm not sure if they inspire or hurt. There have been many flooding my social media newsfeed lately and for lack of a better term, I've felt triggered. Many of the women in the … Continue reading When Before and Afters Hurt
Confession: my skinny shorts don’t make me feel skinny. Ten years ago, I went on Weight Watchers and lost 20 pounds. I met the man of my dreams in these red shorts from the Gap, feeling more confident than I had in a long time. Maybe ever. I sported a nice tan from spending hours … Continue reading My Skinny Shorts Lie
