Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

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30 Days to a Healthier You!

It’s July 1st, and there’s no better time than now to take charge of your health. Lord knows you try—a fridge full of lean meats and Greek yogurt, and those regular walks count toward something. But sometimes achieving and maintaining good health can just feel so overwhelming. It’s worth the effort, though. Not only areRead the whole post >>

· July 1, 2013 · Tagged With: Health · Filed Under: Kate's Blog

Quick, effective workouts for time-crunched moms

I’m happy to report that I’ve found an amazing physical therapist who understands runners and running and is helping me to correct some imbalances and joint dysfunction that have likely been leading to recurring running injuries all of these years. My hamstring is doing well and wasn’t sore even after a tough interval workout onRead the whole post >>

· May 24, 2013 · Tagged With: Fitness, Health · Filed Under: Kate's Blog

Multitasking, Mindfulness, and Eating

{This post is a part of the Cravings blog tour.} A few nights ago my generous husband, who also happens to be quite the gastronomer, made us a delicious artichoke and mushroom lasagna swimming in a creamy white sauce. The cheese on top was slightly browned and as soon as my husband put my servingRead the whole post >>

· January 10, 2013 · Tagged With: Body Image, Eating Disorders, Health, Mindful Eating · Filed Under: Kate's Blog

Maggie doesn’t need a diet or a humiliating billboard

My 5-month-old boy is wearing 6 to 12 months clothing. This is not a complete shock to me because I’ve had other chunky babies and because I’m well aware that I make more than enough milk. My babies’ rolls have always been a sign of good health to me and nothing to worry about. They’reRead the whole post >>

· January 30, 2012 · Tagged With: Body Image, Health · Filed Under: Kate's Blog

Here’s to a healthy, whole, and weightless 2012!

This is the time of year when throngs of people have made the decision to finally lose those last few pounds. This year their resolutions will not fall by the wayside. You will exercise regularly. You will reach for fruits and veggies instead of potato chips. You will fit into those skinny jeans. This –Read the whole post >>

· January 5, 2012 · Tagged With: Body Image, Health, Weightless · Filed Under: Kate's Blog

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Hi, I’m Kate

I’m a wife, mom of five kids, writer, speaker, storyteller, bibliophile, runner, eating disorder survivor, and perfectionist in recovery. I'm the author of Getting Past Perfect: Finding Joy & Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood  and Weightless: Making Peace With Your Body.

I’ve tried a lot of things in my life – anorexia, bulimia, law school, teaching aerobics, extended breastfeeding, vegetarianism, trying to be perfect and failing miserably at it – and through it all I’ve been writing. And learning to embrace the messiness of life instead of covering it up, making excuses for it, or being ashamed of my brokenness or my home’s sticky counters.

Nowadays I’m striving every single, imperfect day to strike a balance between keeping it real and keeping it joyful.

 

“She could never be a saint, but she thought she could be a martyr if they killed her quick.”

―Flannery O'Connor

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