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One of my earliest body shaming memories occurred at lunch during my freshman year of high school. Nothing traumatic happened, and I can’t even recall what prompted it. But I vividly remember sitting outside on a picnic table and looking down at my thighs as they rested on the bench. I thought to myself, “When […]
All humans yearn for happiness. But how do we define happiness? Isn’t happiness subjective? After all, people chase different pursuits in life. My children often ask me, “Mommy, are you happy?” in an attempt to distinguish and understand different emotions. Even my 2-year old has realized that “happiness” exceeds other emotions in its desirability. But […]
Weight and body image insecurities have plagued me most of my life. Unfortunately, the struggle with weight loss and maintaining a healthy body weight seems fairly universal. For me, it started during puberty and amplified in college when I no longer played competitive tennis, had a sorority chef who made delicious food, and drank too […]
For most of my life, I have had a love-hate relationship with food. Unfortunately, this made developing a healthy relationship with it quite challenging. I love bread, pasta and baked goods. As a child, I found comfort in them. But as a teenager, I bashed myself for eating them, because I thought they made my […]
Did you know that 88% of Americans have poor metabolic health? This means that all but 12% of the population has an elevated risk of developing chronic diseases like Type 2 Diabetes. This percentage comes from a study that described metabolic health in this country as “alarmingly low,” even for those of normal body weight. […]
A waterfall of sweat pouring down my body has become an enjoyable and meditative experience I look forward to each day. However, I realize not everyone would find this as gratifying as I do. While I cannot conclusively explain my love for traditional saunas, I can think of many potential reasons. Maybe it’s the calming […]
