You Can Love Who You Are and Still Let Go

You Can Love Who You Are and Still Let Go

I recently watched an interview where Jon Bon Jovi talked about how he has reinvented himself again and again over the decades. He spoke about his long-haired rocker years, the shifts in his music, his changing public image, his philanthropy, and even the period where...
The “I’m Starting Again… Again” Shame Spiral

The “I’m Starting Again… Again” Shame Spiral

Why restarting is not failure. It is the skill that gets you to the finish line. If you’ve ever whispered to yourself, “I can’t believe I’m starting over again,” welcome to the most universal experience in the entire world of weight loss. Every woman in the Health...
The Donut I Didn’t Eat

The Donut I Didn’t Eat

Years ago, I went on a solo road trip across the country. Somewhere along the way, I stopped at a Tim Hortons and ordered a birthday cake-flavored donut. It was perfect. Sweet, soft, and unforgettable. I still remember the taste even though that trip was ten years...
Packing My Bags and Leaving My Excuses Behind

Packing My Bags and Leaving My Excuses Behind

I’m going away for a week. It’s going to be really hard for me, but if you follow my blogs, you know that I’m not willing to not travel. (Here’s more about that.) The event I’m attending is an annual event, so I’ve known it was coming. I promised myself that...