This post was originally published over at In God’s Image, a blog that explores the intersection of faith and fitness. If you’re looking for more ways to love the body that’s made in God’s image, not the media’s, then be sure to check out this positive body image blog. I’m almost 20-weeks pregnant with myRead the whole post >>
Taking Candy from the Baby
Over at In God’s Image, I share some thoughts on teaching healthy eating habits to kids and how I plan to deal with the piles of Halloween candy that have invaded our home. “Halloween and its association with sweets in excess is tough for a mom like me. As someone who has struggled with anRead the whole post >>
Wisdom from Yoda
I recently wrote this post over at In God’s Image where Cathy Adamkiewicz and I explore the intersection of faith, fitness, and body image and thought I would share it here as well. Okay, so you’re probably thinking: “What could George Lucas’s great Jedi Master possibly have to do with faith, body image, or fitness?”Read the whole post >>
Achieving Real Beauty
Over at In God’s Image, I recently wrote about my reluctance with having my daughters grow up to be beautiful women. I explained why: “I’ve seen too many unhappy, beautiful girls to think it’s something we should want (just think of so many of the Hollywood starlets who seem to have it all and endRead the whole post >>
Next Time You’re Feeling Fat…
Consider this: Women used to be chastised for being too thin. We just can’t win if we start trying to look like what society deems as “beautiful” instead of focusing on being healthy. And while we’re on the subject of body image, I shared some of my thoughts on the subject and my personal struggleRead the whole post >>