Do you ever hear a saying and it resonates with you for days, week, or even months? There’s a saying that really struck deep with me the other day, and since I heard it, I can’t get it out of my mind: “If you’re not planning, you’re planning for failure” Boy, isn’t that the truth….
Without stating the obvious (that alcohol is often high in calories), quitting alcohol has helped my weight loss journey in so many ways. (yes, I know I stated the obvious anyway) Hi, my name is Megan, and I am now 1 year and 4 months sober. But why? Did I quit alcohol because I knew…
Disclaimer: I want to start this blog with a disclaimer that I am not a doctor or medical professional and that these are my thoughts and opinions based on my own personal experiences. Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is definitely not a ‘one size fits all’ diagnosis, and not everyone who binges from time to time…
A weight loss journey consists of many different and diverse feelings. Moments of success. Moments of failure. Some days you feel pride; other days you feel defeat. What keeps you going? Sometimes it can be super hard to stay positive. What’s the point? Am I wasting my time? No matter what I do, nothing’s working!…
Weight loss is more than just the physical state of being smaller, weighing less and being healthier. There are huge emotional and mental impacts, both positive and negative that one may encounter, and as these feelings are often new, it’s impossible to know what to expect. Let’s start off light with some of the positives:…
As I was coming up on my 1 year anniversary for the date that I started my weight loss journey (this time around), I was often asked the same question – does it get easier? This is a question that I, myself, have asked many times to others, because I’ve never actually stuck to my…
I am currently almost 12 months in, I’ve lost over 100 lbs, and I am determined and motivated to keep going. *Keep reading for some very simple, but very helpful advice that has helped me along the way.* My journey here is not just about weight loss. It’s about being an overall healthier person. A…
Trust me when I say that I am the first to look back on pictures of myself at different stages in my life and be absolutely embarrassed and revolted. How could I let myself go that badly? How did I gain so much weight? Why did I not make a change sooner? What could people…
If you asked me a year ago if I had binge eating disorder (BED), my answer would have been no. As an uneducated individual who had no idea what BED really was, I had just assumed that someone with BED would binge ALL the time, all day every day, and that was not me. Binge…
Let me begin by reiterating that this is a safe space. This blog, my Facebook page, my Tik Tok – they’re all the same. We will not tolerate negativity or judgement towards others. We are here to build each other up. Cheer each other on. Support each other when we’re struggling. We are all inclusive…