Warrior Journey: I lost 35 pounds in 44 days. So why am I bitter?
I lead a pretty charmed Life of Yes℠ with no boss, copious fancy travel for budget prices, afternoon naps, getting paid to speak about my passions, and Tuesday 10AM Read more…
Warrior Journey: Broccoli & Stuff
An entry in my attempt to get healthier and win $1000 Halfway, y’all! Woo. I had my halfway weigh-in this AM. And I admit — I was nervous. That my Read more…
Warrior Journey: Coleslaw
Day 16/44. Down 20 pounds. Most days have been relatively easy both foodwise and workoutwise. A few “brownie, gain weight back” days, which is always devastating. But I’m happy with Read more…
What validation looks like
When the thing you made up to soothe your nostalgic soul, unsure if anyone would come, unsure if this was the BEST or the WORST idea, is written up and Read more…
Warrior Journey: Breakfast Smoothie
“What are you doing?!” “What’s your secret?” “How?! Do tell!” And various variations of these have peppered my life the last week since I shared my weight, my struggle, and my Read more…
Warrior Journey: What’s the thing you’d never share? I weigh 321 pounds.
Love Warrior, Glennon Doyle Melton I weigh 321 pounds. Oh my god. 321?! Do you mean 312? 213? 123? 231? You don’t look that heavy. Sounds about right. You’ve gotten… ya Read more…
A tree like no other (also titled, You’re doing what now?)
I’m the cleaner in the family Evidenced by the many ways I choose to soothe my soul when stressed or sad. Best Friend sighs heavily — “This is the worst moment Read more…
A year later, I’m still sad. But less sad. And I have a tree.
A year ago, after an emotional and stressful month of learning that after 8 years, you SURPRISE! have 2 seconds to move, and striking out, showing after showing, including Read more…
A list: simple ways to comfort yourself
There is a lot to be angst’y about these days. The fact that the Cubs’ chances of an undefeated season have already been nullified. White people and their tea Read more…
Best Friend & Best Friend: a magical start to something magical
Best Friend and I have been kicking around the idea of a podcast. Then we get distracted by french fries and travel deals. Then we go to a conference where Read more…