I caught this slightly crazy but totally funny video on For Every Mom late last year. (You'll get the gist after the first fifteen seconds.) GBwELzvnrQg Why is it so funny? Because it's true . . .at least for me it was. A few years ...
The Real Cure for Comparison
For the past 23 days my family has suffered from an evil virus that causes sore limbs, scratchy throats and tentative stomachs. This bug's intentional cruelty is evidenced in how it waits until one victim feels well before it tackles ...
Rachel And Leah: Three Lessons Leah Can Teach Us About Beauty and Body Image
I used to believe that Genesis 29:17 was the meanest verse in the whole Bible. Leah's eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and appearance. (ESV) How could God tell us that Rachel beamed with physical beauty while Leah lacked ...
The Secret to Losing Weight…Hint: It’s Not in Your Fridge, it’s in Your Heart.
There's a big secret to losing weight that doesn't have anything to do with carb to protein ratios, Crossfit workouts, or eating like a caveman. It has to do with love. For the first time, ever, I stepped on the scale ...
Fearfully and Wonderfully Discontent? When You Wish God Had Made Your Body a Little More Awesome
You are fearfully and wonderfully made! You've heard it. You've read it. You have it inscribed on a wall plaque. But, you still struggle with your body image. You don't tell anyone it's not helping. Especially not God! What if he gets ...
Ten Habits of Women With Healthy Body Image
"How She Lost the Weight: Her Secret Revealed!" That headline sucked me in. Every. Single. Time. Unlike the best practices of a celebrity diet plan, if you battle your body image, there are practical things you can do to help. These aren't ...
Three Good Reasons to Tilt Your Mirror
That dress is sooo cute. I bring the hanger to my chin to check the length. Good. Dressing room, here I come! I slip it on and look at the long reflective glass. Wow. This dress is amazing. Have I lost weight? And, then I see it. ...
5 Ways Compared to Who is Different Than Other Christian Body Image Books
I've read lots of books on body image, insecurity, self-esteem--with lovely Christian authors who attack these issues and encourage women who desperately crave healing in this area. Most of them helped me a little. Some, helped a lot. Others, didn't help ...
I Want You To Like Me: Guest Post from Alisha Illian
Super excited to have a guest post from a phenomenal blogger, Alisha Illian and her post, "I Want You to Like Me!" You may not instantly recognize her name, but you've likely read her review of Rachel Hollis' book, "Girl, ...
When None of Your Clothes Spark Joy: Can’t Seem to Tidy Up?
Quick! Run into your closet and pull everything out of it. Then, hug each item and only hold on to the ones that spark joy. That's the Kondo method. It's a nice concept, isn't it. Marie Kondo has taken the world ...
The Battle’s on the Inside: One Woman’s Story of Growing to Worry Less about Body Image Issues
“So when is that baby getting here?” Lovely sentiment when you are pregnant. Which I am certainly not. “Four and a half years ago. But thanks for that.” I literally said this as I gestured to my (almost) Kindergartner. Awkward, right? But she ...
Do You Believe in Magic? Why I Fall for Weight Loss Gimmicks
Everyday I get this terribly annoying message from someone named Chris. And everyday I open it because I mistake it for legitimate communication. I click to see pictures of tarot cards captioned by a few sentences that spew some garbage ...
Compared to Who the Podcast is Here!
This week I launch my Podcast! In episode 3 (which was supposed to be episode four, but alas, I don't know what happened or how to fix it -sigh, technology), I talk about that whole concept of New Year, New ...
3 Reasons Why Losing Weight Should NOT be Your First New Year’s Resolution
According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology (University of Scranton), losing weight is consistently the number one New Year’s Resolution that people make. I think this is a huge mistake. Why? Because it doesn’t work… Statistically, fewer than half of the ...
What Christmas Speaks to My Body Image Issues
Eight Christmas parties in seven days. Fun, right? Can I just tell you that we have some friends who are foodies and, well, wow have I consumed some massive quantities of calories lately. So, this morning when I had the privilege ...
The Birth That Defines My Worth
“Looks like you’ve gained a few pounds.” The dressing room mirror taunts. “I’m sure it’s just this dress. Maybe it’s mis-sized,” I answer it back in my head. “I’ve not been that bad.” I shimmy my way out of the fitted dress ...
