Recently I watched a Thyroid webinar series hosted by Dr Izabella Wentz. One of her recommendations that she discusses in that series is to create a medical history, a summary. Doing this work can sometimes allow us to see what has caused or triggered our conditions. As I go through and create mine, I become…
I was scrolling through my online photo album recently and came across a picture of me that looked really good. The picture is dated March 2012 and was one of my “before” pictures for a HIIT challenge from one of my coaches. I remember the photo being taken and remember looking at it with sadness…
Welcome back! I know, I know. It has been a really long time since I posted in this blog. I more or less took that long of a break from a dedicated health and wellness practice, too. That is not to say that I let everything slide, just that it was not the main focus…
Ten years ago, I walked into a yoga studio for the first time. And fell in love. I was at home and comfortable with myself in a way I had never felt before. My soul sang. The “type A” voice in my head shut up and listened. The voice of the teacher was clear and…
Originally posted on MosaicStarfish.com Yes, I have been ‘Scoping.’ For quite awhile now (find me @Driftseed). And I love it. Come on over and check it out. We’ve been having a lot of fun. This week, I have been participating in a ‘rolling scope summit’ with a few of my friends. Find us using #Essentialife.…
Two weeks ago yesterday, I got married. It may sound all goofy and slobbery, but it was the happiest day of my life. I was (am) so clearly, blatantly, loudly in love that it was bouncing off the walls and radiating everywhere. I was, to say the least, lit up. Giddy. Drunk on the whole…
In May, May 10 to be exact, I made a commitment to myself to get back in shape. I set a weight goal (lose 55 pounds) and a time frame (by December 31, 2015) and went about my business of eating pizza and cookies. Pizza, I like. Cookies, not so much. They were apparently my…
One of my favorite DIY products is the deodorant I create in my kitchen. Why in my kitchen instead of simply going to the store? Because when deodorant is made in my kitchen, it contains no aluminum zirconium, no parabens, and no propylene glycol. What it does contain is coconut oil, shea butter, baking soda,…
Hi! It’s me. Back again. For another DSD. Why? I want to go further. The needle moved very little the last round. And I want to explore some options, but I want a clear slate from which to do it. Having the group of folks going through it with me while I clear the decks…
Did ya miss me? I miss me. I started a new job back in January and have a lot less available time these days. But, I miss writing, I miss your comments and interaction, and I miss my health. My health has declined significantly since starting this job. Long days of sitting, compressed in a…
If you follow me on Instagram then you are aware of my recommitment to self. You followed me through my 2014 journey, 100 Paleo, then 90/10 then 80/20 …. near the end of the year I was somewhere around 60/40. Then I took a few trips and played the “well, I am on vacation” game….…
It is that time of year when I start feeling the need for a refresh, a rejuvenation, a cleansing. Out with the old, in with the new. Throw open the windows and bring in the sunshine and fresh air! Even though I live in the north and we are still bathed in snow and cold,…
