Lenten Prayer #8: Body Shaming

I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) at the age of 17. I never dealt with it. I have spoken about it with friends before, but for a long time, I just wished it away. I lived my life. I don’t overeat, but ate normally. As if my body would somehow just magically begin…

Minor Losses; Major Gains

Round 2 of Whole 30 for the year. My weigh-in date March 8. After another month of dieting and exercising, 2 pounds. I lost 2 pounds in 30 days. OVER IT! I near walked out of the YMCA. Then, I remembered, I still have 30 minutes worth of cardio and 30 of calisthenics to complete. This…

Day 6: Current Events

Sept 6th: A “currently…” post. Tell us what you’re loving, hating, reading, eating, etc. 

Fat and all the Weight that Comes with It

Fat is as much a mentality as it is a physique. One can be slim, but develop a mentality that they are morbidly obese. One can also be medically obese, but not consider themselves fat. For the most part find myself in the latter category. Doctor after doctor after doctor has told me that I…