So many people cannot take some aspect of their lives to the "next level" because they don't take the time to reflect and gain insight into what they really want and need. What do you do when you don't have time to take it easy? Let's discuss this! Note: Three podcast episodes I've recently listened to inspired this, including a podcast by author Lindsey Schwartz, … [Read more...] about Easy to Be Hard – When You Don’t Have Time To Take It Easy
Mindset
How To Change The World, One Kind Word At A Time
This week, I reflect on "Making the Shift, a three-hour online session produced by Weight Watchers and hosted by Oprah, who discussed the current climate around weight and body image with celebrities, influencers, writers, a psychologist, a sociologist, and an endocrinologist. I found the discussions powerful and inspiring, so I wanted to share my insights. My biggest … [Read more...] about How To Change The World, One Kind Word At A Time
The Wake-Up Call That Finally Woke Me Up
Having struggled with my weight for nearly 50 years, ignoring several "wake-up" calls along the way, what finally made me "wake up" and prioritize my health and fitness? In the video below, I discuss the many things that didn't motivate me to take action, many of which had the opposite effect, and the one thing that made me take action. Some main points from the … [Read more...] about The Wake-Up Call That Finally Woke Me Up
Peeling Off The Layers to Find My Authentic Self – Part 1
My previous articles discuss the struggles I’ve had with self-esteem, especially about body image and food noise. Since early childhood, various interactions and events have led to a build-up of negative perceptions about myself, my abilities, my future, etc. Along with the negative perceptions, I piled on layers of what I thought I needed to be accepted and successful. I’ve … [Read more...] about Peeling Off The Layers to Find My Authentic Self – Part 1
How Fat Became My Shield – Is Fat (Still) a Feminist Issue?
In my early childhood years, I was small for my age, shorter, and a lower weight than average. My mother said she had to order my school uniform as early as possible to get one of the few very small sizes and then remake it to fit me. Around the time I was ten years old, we had a different problem buying clothes for me. We had to shop for “chubby” or “plus” sizes. I’d think … [Read more...] about How Fat Became My Shield – Is Fat (Still) a Feminist Issue?