If you are new to the blog, you may not know, but every year before my birthday I try to write a reflection. Just an update on where I have been the past year and where I'm going. Getting a year older isn't something I dread. It really isn't something that I think about. I… Continue reading Annual Reflection: Embracing Change and Growth
When I first lost weight before I used a calorie counting journal. By doing this I also lost 30+ pounds. Though over the years, 10 plus, there has been some changes within them. As Ive aged I focus on certain things more so than others. Before it was just simple, count the calories. Exercise and… Continue reading Inside my Mental Health Journal
(This post contains some affiliate links, This is to help a kick back to the blog financially by simply shopping as you normally do. If you choose to support the blog by this way, thank you, your support is greatly appreciated!) I know, I did this late so if you are reading this after the… Continue reading I’m doing a weight loss challenge – Self Care Thursday – April 14th 2022
Im slacking. Majorly. Normally this update is done or at least partially. Not this update. This update is literally being typed up as one kid is beside me having a meltdown between putting mega blocks together and the other is kicking and laughing at the other. For lack of a better term. This month was… Continue reading I have a baby on me so this blog update is late and scuffed – March 2022 Update
It sucks. The end.Just kidding. Living with asthma does indeed suck though. I was diagnosed with asthma when I was 4 years old. My mom had already lost a daughter (More in a blog post here: ) and when I was sick and wasnt getting any better she had to know why. I was so… Continue reading Living with Asthma
I cannot believe I am writing a new update for a new month. I feel like just the other day I was actually writing an update for February! I dont want to say time is flying but it may just be flying on by this year. Not that I would be complaining about it because… Continue reading March Update 2021
If you have been following my journeys at all you will see that I am in the process of trying to lose weight. AS anyone knows it is a struggle and you can see the beginning of my struggles right here. Losing weight is hard for anyone. It is no surprise that I am struggling.… Continue reading Weight Loss Wednesday #4 – Feeling refreshed even struggling!
Before I begin, No, This is not a paid sponsorship or advertisement for Soda Stream. However if they (The people at Soda Stream) were to see this YES. I would love to talk sponsorship or whatever you want. Mind you this is also strictly my opinion on it and why you should give it a… Continue reading Why I Love My Soda Stream
Before I begin, I will state this, I do know there are apps and things that you can do for this. I find that for myself personally I cannot use an app due tot he fact that I find it very "mind numbing". Think about how many times you click to your phone, And you… Continue reading What I have in my “Weight Loss and Mental Health” book
Before I begin, I want to make it very clear. Mental Health is no joke. People have legitimate health problems and need to have help with that regardless of if it is by going to a doctor, getting on medications, talking to someone or just adopting new self care habits to be better as a… Continue reading Using Mental Health As An Excuse For Poor Behavior
Stacey J. Girard 