My mom was far from the checkered dress and pearl wearing mothers of black and white TV programs. I did not come home to her anxiously awaiting me with a plate of after-school snacks and a ready ear to listen to my day’s events. Although she was married to three different men before I graduated […]
Changed and Transformed
My anxiety has been through the roof lately. Two weeks ago, I took a trip to Disney with my husband and son. On the way home, I could barely help drive thanks to the panic that overtook my body and mind throughout the 17-hour car ride. I ended up driving a total of about 3 […]
Unconditional Love
My first experience with unconditional love was when I became a mommy over 20 years ago. I had no idea such a thing existed where I could love someone so deeply without expecting anything from them. There were no stipulations on loving that precious little girl I am blessed to call my daughter. Before she […]
Making Exercise Fun
Exercise is not my thing. I have to force myself to do it. However, as my age increases and my muscle mass drastically decreases, I’m finding it is a necessity in this stage of my life. Earlier this week, my sister called to tell me about her latest exercise gadget, the Jawbone UP24. This also […]
Eat Smart
All of my past attempts at weight loss have been about what I needed to take out of my diet— less fat, no sugar, lower carbs… The list is endless. This time I’m focusing on what I should add. The good choices beginning to fill my menu will hopefully crowd out the foods that add […]
Taking Action
I am all about theory. I love making lists, setting goals, learning about new subjects… My problem is turning all of the knowledge and plans into action. Starting the Made to Crave Action Plan this week has really brought this to light for me. In the last study, I told myself I was making internal […]
