Category: Weight Loss
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Weekly Weigh-In
Happy New Year, friends! One of my goals for 2018 is to share more, with greater consistency. I’m going to be posting weekly “weigh-ins” to reflect on my journey and progress from the previous week. I hope that this external accountability will help me connect with more of you. If you are also working toward…
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Hi New Friends…
Hello! Welcome 🙂 I was not expecting you, but I’m glad you’re here. My story was reposted to Yahoo and MSN so I’ve been receiving a lot of traffic the past few days. I’ve taken a step back from blogging/social as I started a new job in January. I have been trying to figure out…
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How Rachel Graham Lost Over 90 Pounds and Found Balance
Meet Rachel, a 24-year old mom from Nova Scotia. At 5’5, she has lost over 90 pounds, but more importantly, she gained confidence and control over her health. After suffering with an eating disorder in her teens and ballooning up to 245 pounds while pregnant, she has finally let go of the all-or-nothing mindset. Now she focusses on living a…
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What Are The Signs of Food Addiction?
If we are open, we can see signs everywhere. I don’t talk too much about the spiritual side of my journey, but it’s perhaps the most important. Being open to the universe and listening to that quiet voice within – that is where we find our truth. The more I grow, the more I realize…
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October 2016
Hey friends! I’ve just returned from a month in Europe, where I wandered the streets of Paris (eating croissants), hiked 100 miles around Mont Blanc (eating fondue), and discovered Budapest (one delicious restaurant at a time). My belly and heart are overflowing. I indulged often, enjoyed everything, and have no regrets. I definitely gained some weight and that’s OK – I know it’s temporary.…
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How Meredith changed her life and lost 105 pounds in under a year.
Meet Meredith, from @bear_gets_skinny. She has lost an impressive 105 pounds over the last year. At 29, she was pushing 300 and her doctor recommended bariatric surgery. Instead, she started making changes in her daily habits and transformed her life. After watching her reach the 100-pound milestone, I was inspired to learn more about her story. Graciously, Meredith openly answered my questions, sharing her history and hopes for…
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Throwback Thursday, Obesity Edition
The statistics are grim when it comes to weightloss. We all think we are different, that we are the exception. I know I did. I lost the weight through good ‘ole willpower – dieting and exercising, the traditional “eat less, move more” mantra of restriction and punishment. I wore a size 6 but I hated…