I used to be in a battle with food, my body and my thoughts. I sought the answer in food plans and calorie counting but it just made it worse in the long run. It took me years to figure it out but here are the 4 keys that freed me.
Tag: self-love
Six years ago, after my fifth child was born, I was looking at myself in the mirror in the master bath of our rental. I was naked and staring at myself. Something I usually avoided…
As I was contemplating what I want 2022 to feel like this year, my thoughts landed on the word “celebrate.” And my mind could not let go of that word.
I have gained and lost well over 200 lbs as I have gone through growing and giving birth to 6 babies…each time trying to get down to “pre-baby weight.” I have come to learn that there is a time when you should NOT try to lose weight and there is a time when you can if you want to.
You’ve got to believe that your spark of creativity and drive to achieve will take you to where you want to go. When it comes to setting goals and meeting challenges, the first and most important key to achieving success is the belief that you, in fact, can do hard things.
The fact that I told her I didn’t have time to pamper myself has sat heavy on my heart for a while now. Why don’t I have time to pamper myself?
I FULLY believe that we can be happy with where we are, while also striving to make daily choices that lead to overall health, inside and out.
I am willing to be potentially controversial, in hopes that this message helps even just one beautiful soul out there: I personally believe that the message of self-love, no matter your size and shape, has turned into a tool of the adversary.
Everyone of us has needs. Yes, we are mighty, capable, and strong, and still need to be cared for. I got to sit with a friend recently and she filled my heart to bursting. I felt so grateful. Most days though, we are the ones who get to take care of our hearts. Episode 88 is full of simple suggestions to start simply and offer you a little extra care. Take a deep breath, and if you’re needing a little love today, I’m sending it your way.
I KNOW I am a better mom when I make time to rest. That way? My kids get the best of me, instead of the rest of me.