I’m trying to remain optimistic as the bad luck continues to pour over us; however, this post is not about that. This post is about the little non-scale victories. The other day at work was a nightmare. Just a straight up nightmare. I was ecstatic to get to my car and GTFO. Well, y’all – … Continue reading
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Stress Management
Y’all, since last Thursday it’s been hell for us. Let me explain… I came home from work on Thursday and thought the house smelled like crap. I attributed it to the cats using the litter box. Friday – same thing. Saturday morning I went to Target and bought all of the Febreze and bleach ever. … Continue reading
Quick Beef Bourguignonne with Mashed Potatoes
Y’all I just realized I haven’t done a recipe in a hot minute and for that I apologize. With out Polar Vortex here I’ve definitely been in the mood for some Comfort Food. I found this recipe a while ago in a Cooking Light and have slightly modified it to make it my own. It is … Continue reading
Waste vs. Waist
Kevin got me the Fitbit Force Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband for Christmas and I’m in love. Serious love. A down right scandalous love affair. But Danielle, how are you following your own gut and doing Intuitive Eating with Big Brother on your wrist, tracking your every move? Well, I’m not tracking my food with … Continue reading
A Separation of Fitness and Food
As I’m reading Intuitive Eating, 3rd Edition cover to cover I’m falling more and more in love with it. Today has been successful with food. I found out my Grandma passed away in the night shortly before 8am. The first thing I wanted to do was eat, but I asked myself if I was hungry … Continue reading
The Cycle of Life and My Resolution.
It feels like 2013 has barely begun, yet, here I am 2 short days away from 2014 slapping me in the face. 2013 has brought so many ups and downs. So many curve balls. So many tragedies and so many blessings. I sit here wondering what my “Resolutions” will be this year and this is … Continue reading
Making Peace with Food
I’m still reading Intuitive Eating, 3rd Edition and the third principle is : 3. Make Peace with Food – Call a truce, stop the food fight! Give yourself unconditional permission to eat. If you tell yourself that you can’t or shouldn’t have a particular food, it can lead to intense feelings of deprivation that build … Continue reading
Hollywood Recap
Well, I spent my five glorious days in Hollywood. The weather was INCREDIBLE. Here’s my recap! I had a 5:30pm flight out of Atlanta and landed at LAX at 7:30. The view was absolutely stunning when we were landing. My flight was long and boring. I hadn’t seen Kevin is almost 2 weeks and I … Continue reading
Have you ever stopped dieting?
I don’t know that I have. It’s been that mindset for a very very long time. Guys, I don’t really know what the hell I’m doing, but I do know one thing – I’m over “dieting.” So, in the words of Usher, these are my confessions… “Oh girl, it’s a lifestyle change. That’s your … Continue reading
When the tough gets going…
I’m trying to be tough…and say no to booze and yes to running and hell yeah to the best balance ever! Thanksgiving came and went and it was filled with love, family, friends, amazing food and booze. With there being no grey in my gluttony. I overdosed on good times, long distance family, bourbon, my … Continue reading