Body Talk

Body Talk

What is your relationship with your body like?

For most of my life, I hated my body. I would criticize every bit of cellulite, every stretch mark, every wrinkle or blemish. I'd long for a thigh gap or to lose just a few pounds, or that I had slightly bigger boobs or smaller hips.

I thought it was weirdly proportioned, too pale, too pudgy. That my calves were too big and I had cankles, that my thighs were way too thick and my boobs weren't big enough.

And perhaps the craziest part? I have a rocking body - at least based on western standards of traditional beauty. But still, I struggled to love what I saw in the mirror, to have any gratitude for my physical form. That story of not good enough ran deep to my core,  and it was a hard one to shake.

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How to Prevent Overeating This Thanksgiving

How to Prevent Overeating This Thanksgiving

The holidays can be such a polarizing time. Some people love them, and count the days until pumpkin pie and Christmas music, while others adopt more of an Ebeneezer attitude, grumbling about the pumpkin spice obsession and griping about the very same Christmas music others love. 

Whichever camp you fall into, we can all agree that the holidays can be a stressful time, especially for your health. With Thanksgiving a couple days away, I'm sharing a few of my favorite tips to keep yourself feeling happy and grateful – rather than stuffed and bloated – this Thanksgiving.

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    Meditation Beginners: Start Here

    Meditation Beginners: Start Here

    As someone fully immersed in the health & wellness lifestyle, I'm well aware of how pushy this world can get. And while I fully believe in everything I practice and teach, I'm so not the shove something down your thought type, and I'm never going to lie to you about my own wellness struggles. So for all of you meditation beginners out there – this post is for you. I've learned so much from trial and error, and sharing that wisdom is one of my favorite parts of being your wellness warrior. 

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