A few years ago my mom said something I’ve never forgotten. When I was in the thick of treatment for my eating disorder, she was shouldering her own share of burdens – ones that were completely out of her control. Out of the blue one day, I burst into tears and said something like, “WhyRead the whole post >>
Book Meme
I am a Meme slacker and rule-breaker. My apologies. But this one from Ebeth (thanks for thinking of me!) was intriguing to a bibliophile like myself. Too bad I’m not reading something really profound like St. Augustine’s Confessions like I and surely most moms of young kids, of course, usually do. I’m juggling several booksRead the whole post >>
Growing Pains
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 >>