by Emily | Dec 8, 2021 | Family, Food, Friends
In the past, feeling out of control, or helpless, or angry or sad, I would run to food. Science supports that impulse: there is real evidence of the dopamine boosts certain foods give our brains and it can actually make us feel instantly better, give us a high. But we all know that downing a one pound bag of peanut M&M’s never really helped anyone in the long run, right? So, recognizing I was thirty pounds overweight and ignoring my feelings, I realized this was a behavior I needed to change. The cool thing is, I’ve begun to notice that the more I am able to converse with myself about the feelings I am having, the less often I find myself in front of that pantry door.
by Emily | Oct 9, 2021 | Fitness, Food, Friends, Fun
I’m not here to tell you that getting healthy is an easy undertaking, but I will say that if you practice a little Mary Poppins theology, this will work a whole lot better for you.
by Emily | Sep 13, 2021 | Fitness, Food, Friends, Uncategorized
I came across a Warren Buffet quote the other day that resonated with me. It said,
“Much of what you become in life depends on whom you choose to admire and copy.”
by Emily | Aug 7, 2021 | Faith, Fitness, Friends
Taking that first baby step made all the difference. It inspired another step and another. Soon, before I knew it, I had wobbled my way from the sofa to the coffee table and back and I was on my way to feeling more confident and self-assured about my wellness progress.
by Emily | Apr 19, 2021 | Friends, Fun
I was surprised to discover how a gratitude practice helped me feel more positive about myself and the world. As a friend explained, “you can’t feel hateful and grateful at the same time.” But are we missing out if we keep our gratitudes confined to a journal we keep in a desk drawer? What could happen if we share our gratitudes with the people who helped create them?
by Emily | Jan 12, 2021 | Fitness, Friends
Since I’ve had a yard, I longed to have a picture worthy flower garden. Similarly, I’ve always wanted to be an active person who exuded fitness and positivity. The lessons I learned as a gardener helped me progress to my wellness goals once I stopped investing in quick-payoff behaviors and work toward long-term habit changes.
