I wanted to take time each month to focus on just one thing for the whole month. But honestly, that's not how life works. I want to focus on exercise and I get a wicked cold for two weeks. My relationships and well being are part of my daily life. Things ebb and flow and … Continue reading New Year’s Resolution Update
January Nutrition Resolution Recap
Well I have to say, I'm really proud of my January commitment to nutrition. It's been hard, but I'm off gluten and dairy. My diet is generally low in added sugars, but I've also been careful not to eat them as well since I Know sweets are a slippery slope to "I ATE ALL THE … Continue reading January Nutrition Resolution Recap
Beginning the Whole Life Challenge
Today marks the beginning of my Whole Life Challenge. I think doing this challenge will be really import for me in a many different ways, but most importantly by changing health and fitness from something I fit into my life to being my actual lifestyle. I am only committing to the Kick Start level of the program, but am … Continue reading Beginning the Whole Life Challenge
Making Resolutions Happen
I have many goals for 2015! I actually don't see them as goals, but as part of my personal commitment to building a healthier, happier life. Part of my plan for making all the changes I mentioned back in my earlier post is to do them slowly. Each month I will focus on a different element … Continue reading Making Resolutions Happen
Scleroderma Morphea FAQ
Over the past few months I've experienced a flare up of my autoimmune disease. I'm fatigued, my skin is behaving in an unusual way. When I try to explain what's happening to co-workers, family and friends they don't seem to get it. To help others understand, here are my answers to a few basic questions: … Continue reading Scleroderma Morphea FAQ
Living With Scleroderma Morphea
I want to take some time today to share my experience living with an autoimmune disease. I have scleroderma morphea. At 18 years old I began developing plaques on my abdomen. I had never heard of an autoimmune disease, and I honestly thought I just had a bruise that wouldn't go away. Eventually it was … Continue reading Living With Scleroderma Morphea
Happy New Year – Welcome 2015!
Well here it is! 2015! I've been really psyched for the new year and getting a fresh start. Over the past year, I've been dealing with a flare up of my autoimmune disease. I'll be left with some permanent scarring, but I know everything will be reigned in soon. That makes 2015 the year of renewing … Continue reading Happy New Year – Welcome 2015!
25 Days of Joy Challenge: Day 25
Merry Christmas friends! Today is the 25th Day of Joy. I feel so happy to spend this special day with my boyfriend JZ and his family. We've been together for a few years and it's really nice to finally enjoy the holidays together. Simply a great joy for us both. There is so much to … Continue reading 25 Days of Joy Challenge: Day 25
25 Days of Joy Challenge: Day 24
Christmas Eve! The 24th Day of my challenge. I made it down to Cape May, NJ to spend the holiday with JZ's folks. I had excellent luck from catching a subway right away to not hitting any traffic. It was an easy, but long trip. When I finally arrived it was time for Rock and … Continue reading 25 Days of Joy Challenge: Day 24
25 Days of Joy Challenge: Day 23
Christmas Eve's Eve and I have spent the entire day working away on wrapping and crafting Christmas presents. I've made a lot of good stuff! Homemade spiced nuts, spice blends, lotions, candies, satchels, bookmarks and shaving cream, everyone in my family is going to get some homemade love. I was really excited to make as … Continue reading 25 Days of Joy Challenge: Day 23
