8 years... it's incredible that I have been running this blog for an ENTIRE 8 years! We have certainly seen our share of changes on this site. I started out very niche as a mom blogger, sprinkling little nuggets of my journey with mental health in between. As time progressed, I got more comfortable sharing... Continue Reading →
It's my 7 year blog anniversary! Well, it was last month in November, but who cares about semantics? Where has the time gone? It feels just like yesterday that I was clicking "purchase" on my domain name. So much has happened since the beginning of this blog. I have learned a lot and I'm always... Continue Reading →
Fibroids diagnosis was the last thing I thought I had to be concerned with. Especially since they had never shown up on any imaging I've had done. So imagine my surprise when I went in for a uterine surgical procedure only to come out with not only an incomplete procedure but also learning I had... Continue Reading →
It’s no secret that plus size bodies are constantly policed and the focal point of public banter. Unfortunately, we have all witnessed it, especially towards public figures who are in larger bodies. Commenters often bypass general common decency and respect, resorting to boldly leaving disparaging remarks on stranger’s social media posts alleging that a fat... Continue Reading →
Lifestyle change vs. diet; it's a phrase that I've heard recycled through many of conversations. For awhile I wasn't sure if I bought into it; especially with so much information out there that calls "lifestyle change" a buzzword for diet culture. It's a good thing for me that I'm not swayed easily by other people's... Continue Reading →
I never imagined that ways to prepare for a doctor visit was ever something I would need to be vocal about. Doctors weren’t really a routine part of my life unless it was an annual checkup or physical. It wasn’t until I became cognizant that my experience within the healthcare system was going to be... Continue Reading →
Fat health. If you're hearing that term for the first time it might sound a bit abrasive. However, as a fat person, the word fat is simply an adjective and is never used in a derogatory way when I'm using it. Fat health refers to the health of fat people because apparently fat people have... Continue Reading →
Health and wellness used to be a phrase that was lost on me for a long time. After all, my entire experience in the healthcare system here in the U.S has been centered around my weight. From a very young age, my doctors over the years focused so much on my weight that they took... Continue Reading →
Hey y'all! I'm so excited to announce that myself and Lorna Finn of http://www.cystumofcurves.com are partnering to present a special live about chronic illness! AP Young Lorna Finn Join us as we have an open conversation about advocating for your health, love & relationships, resources and more! Save the date! 1/7/2020 7:30 PM EST. http://instagram.com/apyblog... Continue Reading →
If you're familiar with the "plus community" then you are familiar with how diverse the opinion of intentional weight loss is. The plus community is made up of an array of belief systems some of which are vehemently against losing weight on purpose. In this video today I'm "weighing in" with my opinion! https://youtu.be/IPntv-UE7Z4
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