Week 6: More TRUTH, CPTSD Triggers, Full Moon, Unneeded Pressure + JOY

Last week was particularly difficult emotionally, and I almost didn't write for this week. As you can see from the mix of subjects in today's title, I've done quite a bit of self reflection which is what I've decided to focus on in today's post. Unneeded Pressure Last week I said I would no longer...

Week 3: Weigh In + Mindfulness and Exercise

I was nervous to weigh myself this week, not necessarily for myself but because I'm being transparent as I share my progress. Before stepping on the scale I was creating stories in my head wondering if my hormones aren't balanced and second guessed whether my exercise and activity levels were enough. This was last night...

Week 2: Weigh In + Update (Nutrition Certificate, EMDR…)

Second week and I'm NOT down BUT, it was a minimal gain and I am still down 1.6 pounds from the start. In my food and activity diary below, you can see how my overall calorie intake was lower this week averaging 1690/day, but my activity level was also much lower so I wasn't burning...

Week 1 Weigh In (I’m down!) + Why I’m Sharing

Being the first week you'd think I would have planned a little better to have certain foods in the house - but it wasn't the case. I actually bought a box of halloween chocolates from Costco the day before my first weigh-in because it was on sale. (I honestly don't know what I was thinking.)...