Let me say that one more time, a little louder for the people in the back: you know, the ones making sure they aren’t in the front row in group pictures, the ones wearing a long t-shirt over their bathing suit, the ones skipping high school reunions. YOU ARE NOT A PROBLEM TO BE FIXED!!!… Continue reading You are Not a Problem to be Fixed!
In a world saturated with images of ultra-fit and ultra-lean bodies, the perception of what it means to be "healthy" has become narrow and often unattainable. The situation is not helped by the fact that many of these images are digitally altered, presenting a version of a strong and lean physique that is virtually impossible… Continue reading Redefining what “healthy” looks like
Laurie here, checking in after a bout with a cold that just didn't want to go away. The last two weeks have been a forced hiatus from my usual workout routine. The "old me" would've freaked out about gains slipping away, but the "now me" knows better. Sometimes, you've got to listen to your body,… Continue reading The Power of Pause: Embracing Rest and Recovery
Last Friday's blog was all about learning to love our body - exactly as it is right now. (Here is the link if you want to go back and read it.) However, in a world that bombards women with images and standards about how we should look and act, it can be hard to shut… Continue reading Busting Body Myths: Embracing Health on Our Own Terms
An open mind is like a door to endless possibilities. It's that willingness to try, to explore, to learn, and to grow. An open mind is like a welcome mat for new experiences and discoveries. For years, I had a list of things I despised. Mushrooms, brussels sprouts, yams, lifting weights, coffee, and more. I… Continue reading The Open Mind Approach to Wellness: Embrace Growth and Joy