From time to time, I have people ask me what I do on a daily basis to maintain my 125-pound weight loss over these last 9 years. Many times, I tell them that what I do daily isn’t what … Continue reading
Living with anxiety can be difficult. Your brain seems to be against you and creates scenarios about what may or may not happen and throws your body into chaos. Your stomach might tingle or become upset, and worry and … Continue reading
“Think thin thoughts.” I saw the phrase scribbled in a used self-help book I recently purchased. Immediately, I was taken back to my 250-pound teenage self– sitting in the school cafeteria denying myself food— “Think thin thoughts.” … Continue reading
On the first day of my weight loss journey, I had pie for breakfast, cookies for lunch, and potatoes for dinner. To say I had no clue what healthy eating was would be an understatement. But I knew … Continue reading
When you binge eat, you feel like you’re helping yourself. That this delicious, saliva-inducing food that’s calling to you and will somehow save you from what’s going on in your life right now. And you will, magically, go unharmed … Continue reading
Every minute of my day isn’t dedicated to keeping the 125-pounds off from my weight loss success back in 2009, despite popular belief. But it does require effort and mindfulness on a daily basis to maintain. It’s not “natural” … Continue reading
I’m sure you know from experience that It’s almost impossible to be successful at reaching a big goal (like weight loss) when your loved ones treat it like a joke. As a woman who lost 150 pounds in 11 … Continue reading
I bought 9 bags of conversation heart candies on Valentines clearance after my boyfriend dumped me in 2010. That was one of those pivotal moments when you start to think, “Am I a sugar addict?” I distinctly remember telling … Continue reading
You know the drill. You have to stay at work later than usual for the next few weeks to complete a big project. Perhaps you have things going on at home with your spouse or children that prevent you … Continue reading
“It’s ok to be yourself,” that’s what 38-year old Brandy would tell her younger self. Actually, she said, “Life is a journey; learn from your mistakes. It is ok to be yourself. You don’t have to negate your values to … Continue reading