I struggled with body dysmorphia for most of my teenage years and sometimes, I still struggle. Staring at myself so long, I start to perceive the most minor, unnoticeable, and often nonexistent flaws in myself. I'll never forget standing in front of the mirror and trying on formal dresses my senior year of high school, [...]
If you're reading this because you're in the midst of recovering from an eating disorder, well done. I know the road is tough, but I promise it gets easier. If you're reading this and haven't yet committed to recovery, well done. I was there once too and can look back now and say it's the [...]
“You shouldn’t go above xxx amount of sugar.” “That’s way too much saturated fat.” “You have to be careful because this stuff adds up fast.” “Pay attention to what you eat when you go to the movies, and what you drink when you go the movies. Popcorn is a great, healthy snack, as long as [...]
One day when I was a little girl, we were crossing over the railroad tracks by the home I grew up in. The same railroad tracks we drove over everyday. On our way to school. On our way home from school. When we went to the store. When we went to grandmas. I can still [...]
It's creamy, it's dreamy. It's green and it's good. I love smoothie bowls for many reasons, some of which are: 1. I can get me fruits & veggies in something that tastes as good as ice cream. 2. They give me a chance to be creative and try interesting combinations. 3. There are so refreshing [...]
Not yet fully grown Hips, boxy and bony Placed on a young girl not yet fully grown She looks in the mirror, over and over Why am I like this? She wonders She looks at her friends—skinny and small What is wrong with me? She asks She hates her body She feels misunderstood by those [...]
As I packed my bags for a six-month trek to Australia, I began planning how many pairs of workout pants and gym tops I would need. Should I bring my weight lifting shoes and running shoes? Will there be a school gym I can use? Will it be too humid to run outside? I had [...]
I learned an important lesson last week and it is this: Do not wear clothes that you know might be too small on you. Don’t do it. Don’t even think about it. Why? Think about the last time you wore clothes that were too small for you. How did that make you feel? What did [...]
