All this talk about self development means nothing without action. I see it all too many times- people who ready so many books, attend the courses, listen to the podcasts; but they don’t apply themselves to actually get doing and do the work. I have found that my best success comes from just getting started, …
Category: Lifestyle
Living in Alignment
“Live your life in Alignment” – What exactly does that mean? For me, it means spending my time working on this blog, creating, serving, and learning more about myself, recognizing and releasing any patterns that are no longer serving me. What does living in alignment mean for you? But there is also another truth to …
Alcohol and Eating Disorder Recovery
This is a topic that I think we will revisit on this blog periodically. And so okay here’s the thing- I really like wine. There is no way around it- no way to sugar coat it… I enjoy a few glasses. And if you’re looking for someone who has it all together each and every …
Fitness Goals and Eating Disorder Recovery
These are my own views and opinions which I am not passing off as treatment, and it is recommended that you consult with a healthcare provider before starting any fitness routine . So I know there is a whole thing with setting fitness goals, having fitness goals, idealization of goal physiques, etc. It can become …
Eating Disorder Recovery In Quarantine
I did another post on COVID-19 a couple weeks ago that was not specific to eating disorder (ED) recovery. I talked about my three-day stint in fear and anxiety, which could have been a recipe for disaster but luckily I was able to move forward and I am still happy to say that I am, …
Why Diets Don’t Work
As someone who has experienced the restriction/binge cycle, I can personally tell you that diets don’t work. Restriction is Not the Answer. My personal experience with restrictive eating habits was that I would at some point give in and “binge”- a primal urge to satisfy my hunger. Unfortunately after having a binge episode (onset from …
Surviving and Thriving During COVID-19 – A Journey
I felt an urge to write today- FINALLY. I may as well address the obviously trending topic, COVID-19. How have you been doing? Are you barely surviving? Are you doing really well amidst all these changes? I’ve Just Been Over Here Trying To Keep My Cool. So I have been considerably silent on here considering …