Perfectionism

I’m singing my praises for my therapist once again. She had to practically kick me out of her office after an hour and fifteen minutes on Tuesday. We talked about a number of different topics, covering my relationship with myself, my parents, and boyfriend. How is she so smart? How does she know just what [...]

It’s Not All Roses & FitBlog

Running at night makes me super productive. I think when I workout mid-morning, I avoid tackling any big projects because I don’t want to drop them half way to go to the gym. Yesterday I was banging things out! Project for dad Prepped GOTR lessons for this week Vacuumed and cleaned my room Washed sheets [...]

Intuitive Eating Out

bristol seafood dinner

I’m hesitant to post this, only because it makes me vulnerable and to many people it will make me seem extremely insane. However, I think many will relate and I hope it causes them to question their current habits and perhaps realize how things could be different. I’ve gotten lots of positive feedback from opening [...]

What Constitutes a Binge?

Binge. That word is associated with shame, embarrassment, disorder, and guilt for me. It’s actually a diagnosable type of eating disorder, now, which hasn’t always been the case. Bingeing is (very loosely) when you overeat but do not purge afterward. [image source] As I work through my emotional eating, I’ve been steering clear of the [...]

Intuitive Eating

I apologize for not having updated you on my emotional eating struggle yet, but each day and each week are so different that I feel I may speak too soon. There are a variety of things I’m doing to help myself, including finding a counselor here in St. Louis. Ultimately, I think that intuitive eating [...]

Guest Post: Studio Eats Intuitive Eating Challenge

studio eats intuitive eating challenge

Hey guys! I am SO excited to have jamie from Studio Eats guest post today. The same day that I posted about my struggle with emotional eating, she offered to include me on her 21 Day Intuitive Eating Challenge emails and they have been a Godsend. I’m doing quite a few things to repair my [...]

11 Updates & Vigilant Eats Discount

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Hi everyone! So astounded by the love on this morning’s post! Seems like a lot of people are feeling the same way. Good to know I’m not alone in that. I went to work with my dad this morning which was super interesting. I’ve gone and stayed in the waiting room before, but never actually [...]

My Current Struggle

embrace the journey

I’m struggling right now. (source) I’ve been writing this post for a few weeks, but kept editing and waiting as I tried to figure things out in my head. I don’t want anyone to think that I claimed innocence or ignored some of the comments to be rude, but rather I was working through some [...]

Why Paleo Wasn’t For Me

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I got into Crossfit. I said I wasn’t going to go Paleo, then I kind of did. I suppose I was a hypocrite. Or human. Or maybe you shouldn’t believe anything I say. Except for this post….this post is true. I didn’t start trying Paleo meals until after learning the ins and outs.. I read [...]

Snack Mode

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The Love Grown Hot Oats winner has been announced! Check out the original post to see if you won! **************** So Friday morning I woke up later than expected and only had time to scarf down this quick banana and almond butter before I had to take my mom to get her car. (It was [...]