Healthy Rebellion

Are you a rebel inside? I love to break the rules, stand out, and be bold. Something inside me craves rebellion. You might say it's from my childhood, or my personality, or my upbringing. All I know is, it forms a part of who I am. Being a rebel can get a person into trouble. …

‘’I Don’t Have an Eating Disorder, I’m Just Obsessed with Health’’ and Other Lies I Told Myself

One bite of a sandwich? Write it down. An extra piece of fruit? That’s okay, I’ll be at the gym for at least an hour later. Do these pants fit yet? No, but I’ll give myself two more weeks to get into them. Not long ago, being ‘healthy’ was on my mind 95% of the …

Letter of Encouragement (Slice of Life: Day 6)

Some days I find myself waiting around for a pat on the back for my hard work, or a comment from someone acknowledging what I've done. Today I felt exhausted and started seeking approval from outside myself. A friend reminded me that all I need is already inside of me. I wrote myself a letter …