I grew up as a dancer. I was a twig until I hit puberty (late bloomer)…over one summer, I gained about 20 pounds: both from curves and height. Upon returning to school and dance season, I was constantly asked, “What happened to you?” I spent a few years trying to figure out the answer to […]
Dirty, Imperfect and Whole
You’ve likely heard me say what I’ve been having to coach myself and others to do for years: “major on the majors.” If we aren’t doing what is tried and true, no amount of effort or money we spend on self-imposed food rules and media-driven regimens will bring true wellness. There are plenty of areas […]
Lose big or win big
Recently on a flight, I sat by a middle-aged woman with a dreamy smile on her face. She was traveling alone — heading somewhere exciting, I imagined. I was reading nutrition literature like I always do when I fly to conventions to present. The article I was studying caught her eye and she told me […]