For a long time, food had way too much power over me. I thought about it constantly. I judged myself by it. I punished myself with it. I used it as a measuring stick for my worth, my discipline, my holiness, my “progress.” And yet, ironically, the more I tried to control food, the more controlled I felt.
If you’ve walked through eating disorders, disordered eating, or even just a complicated relationship with food, you know exactly what I mean. Food becomes loud. It takes up mental space it...
Okay, can we just talk about mornings for a second? The way you start your day really does shape everything else (whether you realize it or not).
I know some of us get a little sick of hearing about the whole “morning routine” conversation. I understand that. It can feel a bit dramatic and like too much pressure. Like, surely my life isn't being decided by the first few minutes after the alarm goes off. Right? But the longer I’ve paid attention, the more I’ve realized that my mornings quietly...
Today, let's talk about a subtle but very real part of diet mentality. I call it the "Starting Over Syndrome." It's such a subtle source of sabotage for so many of us. Why do we do this to ourselves, the whole “start over” thing? You know the drill, you miss a workout, overindulge in a meal, eat the ice cream straight from the tub, and suddenly it’s time for a brand-new me. Fresh start. Monday. After the holidays. In the New Year. Heck, even 3 PM Thursday.
I’ve been there more times than I...
Life has a way of throwing curveballs. A busy season at work, a move, kids’ activities kicking into overdrive, family stress, or even just those weeks where nothing seems to go as planned. If you’ve ever felt like your healthy habits slip the minute life shifts, you’re not alone. The truth is, none of us can live in a perfectly structured bubble. Life is full of change, and the real magic lies in learning how to stay steady in the midst of it.
Here’s the key, healthy habits don’t have to be...
When the mind decides, everything shifts!
Recently, I watched my daughter slip into some patterns that were leaving her feeling awful. Late nights, junk food, sugar by the handful, you name it. Her skin showed it, her focus was scattered, she was getting sick nonstop, and she just didn’t feel healthy. As a mom, it was hard to watch, especially knowing she’s grown up seeing me model healthier patterns her entire life.
Thankfully, we had a heart-to-heart. She had been asking about certain...
I don’t know who needs to hear this today, but if you’ve been waiting for the “perfect moment” to start getting healthy, can I gently encourage you? You don’t need a Monday. You don’t need a new month. You don’t need a full fridge of organic food or a color-coded workout calendar. You just need one small step. And that’s enough for today.
I know how easy it is to get overwhelmed by all the things we think we should be doing. We see women crushing long workouts, drinking green smoothies,...
Let’s be real. The minute you start looking into living a non-toxic lifestyle, it’s easy to feel like you’ve opened Pandora’s box. Suddenly, everything from your shampoo to your soup spoons feels suspicious. There's so much information, so many opinions, the labels are full of mystery ingredients, it's a lot, and you can be left wondering, "Am I supposed to throw everything away and start from scratch?" Take a deep breath. It doesn’t have to be that way.
In fact, living a lower-toxic lifestyle...
For years, food had way too much power over me. I don’t mean that in the “I love chocolate” kind of way. I mean, food actually dictated my mood, my decisions, my sense of worth. It took up so much mental space that it felt like a constant background noise, always telling me what I could or couldn’t eat, what I had to “make up for,” what I had to avoid. Honestly, it was exhausting. Maybe you can relate?
The thing is that food was never supposed to have that kind of power. It’s meant to be...
If there’s one thing I’ve said over and over again — to myself, to my kids, to just about anyone who would listen — it’s to do the hard thing first.
It’s easy to tackle the simple, comfortable stuff and leave the harder things sitting there, staring at you. But the truth is, when you start with the thing you’re most resistant to, something shifts inside you. It’s not just about checking it off your list — it’s about building strength.
Next month I’m turning 50, and I’ve been feeling that even...
Aging is a funny thing. Our bodies, once so strong and familiar, begin to shift in ways we might not have anticipated. But I’ve realized that I’m not alone, and I want to share this journey with you, because if you're a woman over 50 who feels the weight of this, you need to know it’s okay to feel what you’re feeling.
The mirror doesn’t reflect the same face or figure I once knew. Things aren’t as firm, smooth, or toned as they used to be. Sometimes, I feel frustrated, discouraged, and even...
Nourish: Discover God's Perfectly Balanced Plan for Your Body and Soul Encouragement and practical knowledge for living a healthy spiritual & physical lifestyle, inspiring you to get healthy from the inside out.
Devotions for a Healthier You A devotional filled with scriptures, encouraging stories, and tips on keeping a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
100 Simple & Delicious Recipes for Clean Eating An inspirational cookbook chock-full of healthy, innovative yet simple recipes.
