Wanting something is not the same as choosing it. When I pause long enough to let my brain weigh in, I move out of autopilot and into intentional decisions.
Just Because I Want It Doesn’t Mean I Choose It
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You Can Love Who You Are and Still Let Go
You can love who you are and still let go. Health change is not rejection of your past self, but the courage to release old habits and choose who you are becoming.
When Your Body Hits Pause and Momentum Goes Missing
After a health event disrupted my momentum, I’m learning that progress doesn’t require pushing through. Sometimes it starts with one small, doable step and the grace to let that be enough.
The Cardboard: A Quiet Story About Mental Load, Lists, and the Art of Starting Again
A quiet story about a mother, her cardboard lists, and how rewriting unfinished tasks was not failure, but a practical way to manage a life that never fully paused.
Why Diet Culture Failed You (And What Actually Works)
Diet culture didn’t fail you because you’re weak, it failed you because it was never designed for obese women. Here’s why extreme plans backfire and slow, sustainable habits finally change everything.
The Shirt I Wear When Nobody Can Tell
I stopped wearing stained shirts at home, not because anyone would notice, but because I finally noticed I deserved better, even when nobody could tell.
Your Knees Know Before the Scale Does
Every small loss lightens the pressure on your knees. Before the scale shows progress, your joints feel it. Your knees whisper the wins long before your clothes or photos do.
The “I’m Starting Again… Again” Shame Spiral
Restarting is not failure. It is the grit that gets you to the finish line. Every comeback teaches you something and moves you forward.
Enter the New Year with Clarity and Confidence. (CEO, Part 2)
Enter the new year like a CEO who already knows her direction. Revisit December’s insights, choose meaningful priorities, build your supports, and start with small, steady actions that create real momentum all year long.
The Power of Tiny Percentages
Tiny percentages look small, but they change everything. One percent better in movement, food, mindset, and daily habits builds the strength, confidence, and freedom you have been craving.