Why Losing Is Not Winning

I deeply appreciate each and every comment you leave. Writing these posts is very embarrassing at times, and I often debate with myself about whether or not I really want the whole world to know about my struggles (which are nothing compared to what so many people are going through). When I’m debating with myself, [...]

Weight Loss Resolutions?

With the start of a new year, perhaps you’re feeling optimistic about the prospect of a new you. This is the year that you will succeed at losing weight, getting to that magic number on the scale, fitting into your skinny jeans, or finding the diet plan that really works. You have a burning desire. [...]

All Things In Moderation, The Holiday Way

Yesterday, November 24, 2009, Carter and I were married for one-and-a-half years. What a beautiful coincidence that our anniversary-and-a-half falls so close to Thanksgiving. I am so incredibly thankful for my husband, his unconditional love and the happiness I’m overcome with each and every day because of him. I am a generally happy person, and [...]

No Such Thing As Off Limits

Yesterday, I shadowed and interviewed a high school counselor. This is another career that I’ve been interested in ever since college, actually! I went to college to study marine biology — my goal was to become a marine mammal trainer — but I didn’t like my biology classes and I LOVED and excelled at my [...]

Behind The Blog: The Actors Diet

I created this Behind The Blog series to introduce you to some of my favorite blogs and the writers who make them possible. Perhaps you’re looking for a great new blog to read . . . or maybe you’d like to get to know the bloggers behind the magic. This series will satisfy both curiosities. [...]

Make Moderation Your Motto

Good morning! Aren’t Sunday mornings the best? Maybe not quite as great as Saturday mornings, but I love being able to sleep in with my husband and make pancakes or waffles, which is a weekend tradition for us. This morning, we made blueberry waffles using Fiber One Buttermilk Pancake Mix. Though we didn’t like the [...]