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Why is it so hard for people to understand that diets don’t work?

I am studying for certification as an Intuitive Eating counselor. Of course this means that I need to make sure that I am even more in tune with my eating and my body. I cannot expect to help others if I have not healed my own issues. One of the things that I and many…

March 8, 2015 in Body Image, Change, Ditch diets, Intuitive Eating.

How long has it been?

So many new journeys and experiences – after all, the journey is as important (maybe more than) the destination.

January 19, 2015 in AFGE, engagement, Family Wellness Center, Puerto Rico.

My first 5k and running uphill as a metaphor

Six days from now, my first official 5k will be in the books. Running hasn’t necessarily gotten easy (I live at about 4500 feet, frequently run in wind, and have a hilly neighborhood); however, when I am not running uphill, it has gotten a lot less difficult. In fact, I focus on getting to the…

April 20, 2014 in Celebration, Change, Fitness, Mindfulness, Philosophy, Random thoughts, Training.

Old voices trying to sabotage me

I will do this differently this time! This morning, after not sleeping well, though staying in bed for a long time, I got up. I generally log the weight that is best (from Saturday or Sunday) so I weighed myself. 166.6. Really? My nutrition has been spot on, I am working out 5 days per…

March 15, 2014 in Body Image, Change, Fitness, Intuitive Eating, Mindfulness, Obesity, Self Image, Training, Weight Loss.

Twenty minutes felt easier than eight

As I mentioned in another post, I am working through the Couch 2 5K program with goals of strengthening, improving health, weight loss, and to enter the Reno Color Run -http://thecolorrun.com/reno-  and to enjoy myself. Thursday was the second day of week 5 and due to drizzle and strong wind, I ran at the gym…

March 9, 2014 in Body Image, Change, Fitness, Self Image, Training, Weight Loss.

The Journey Continues

It’s a new day in my journey. Actually, the new day began a month ago today. Four weeks ago, I realized that my exploration of my relationship with food had gotten to a healthy place and unfortunately, that exploration had led to a 32 pound weight gain and a significant loss in strength. While it…

March 2, 2014 in Body Image, Change, Fitness, Intuitive Eating, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Obesity, Self Esteem, Self Image, Transformation, Weight Loss.

Seeing a Woman: A conversation between a father and son

Seeing a Woman: A conversation between a father and son.

October 28, 2013 in Body Image, Change, Family, Love, Random thoughts, Self Image, Things of Beauty.

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