You know those little things that pop up in social media that herald what you were doing a year ago? I love those things. I love reflecting on where I was or who I was with exactly one year ago today. I love seeing how far I've come, celebrating where I've been. But then, this … Continue reading My Life as Doxology
How do you get muscles that big? Could I get muscles that big? I would look like a freak with muscles that big. You could literally break me in half. Dismember me like a Barbie doll in the hands of a pesky little brother. Oh, yeah, I can totally do that move. Easy. HOW DO … Continue reading Thoughts I had while working out with my trainer…
A few months ago, I signed up to run a 5k. And you guys, everything about it went wrong. I didn’t register correctly. I missed a deadline. I waited in a long line at an annoyingly un-helpful help desk. I left running gear at home and had to buy new things. And then the actual … Continue reading Sometimes…
It was a Tuesday night, which could only mean one thing. Boot camp. That hour of pushing my body so I can enjoy a week of limping and groaning every time I sit down. Just in time to do it again the next Tuesday. But that night felt off. The quad in my right leg was … Continue reading A time to push–a time to rest
I've had a lot of people ask lately how I get mealtime done after work. And first of all, I will say that cooking for one person is a bit easier than preparing meals for an entire family. First of all, I'm only thinking about my likes (bacon) and dislikes (olives), instead of trying to think … Continue reading 5 Tips for Getting It Done: Mealtime
Today was a long day. It was a day full insecurities. I got so deeply into my own head that I just couldn’t see my way out. All day I felt like the slightest breath of doubt would send me over the edge. And to my utter amazement, I found myself wanting to go for … Continue reading Unwritten Symphonies
If you ever read previous iterations of my blog, you know how much I love writing passive aggressive notes to anonymous people. And that's certainly not about to stop. So here you have it, the first bit of Healthy and Whole snark. You're welcome. Dear Redneck in the Pick-Up Truck, I'm sorry. I fear you may have mistaken … Continue reading To Whom It May Concern: Running Edition
I was browsing the clearance section at my local Kohl’s a few years ago. My fingers flipped nimbly by the smalls, mediums and larges, only pausing when I got to the hangers marked XL.* On another rack I quickly moved past the cute single digits and plunged well into the double digits. Almost out of … Continue reading Buy the Red Pants
It was a Tuesday afternoon and I was trying to will myself to hold a plank for 10 more seconds. My arms shook and drops of sweat made jagged circles on my yoga mat.* From the screen in front of me a chiseled blond spoke chipper words of encouragement while I grumbled expletives under my … Continue reading No More Bikini Body!
Dear Jillian, It was 2008 when I first invited you into my home. I was an innocent, naive 28-year-old who was dabbling in getting healthy. I think it was for the sole purpose of fitting in a bridesmaid dress. So, you know, really lofty goals there. I purchased the 30 Day Shred DVD and hid … Continue reading An Open Letter to Jillian Michaels
