A while ago I was watching the Oprah 20th anniversary special dvds (judge not) and one of the 6 discs was solely dedicated to issues of weight and weight loss. Many people told their stories about how they did it, the emotional turmoil, the fortitude, etc. One story in particular stayed with me…it was a … More Vision
First of all…I’m ecstatic to be able to write this post, however I’m useless if anyone is looking at me for any kind of tips or inspiration. You see, this here (in the picture) is me. No I don’t normally make a habit of tucking in my shirt, but I was attempting to show off my jeans. … More Size doesn’t matter…unless you’re buying jeans
Over the course of my lifetime I have had many conversations with God. I have never, until last night, had a conversation with the God that dwells within me. Let me first say that I was very hesitant on writing this post. I have not told anyone about it until now and I’m sure for … More A Conversation
I was catching up on my magazine reading last night and I remembered Kourtney Kardashian being featured on this month’s Shape magazine, I wanted to pick it up but having just moved across the country funds are kind of limited and that $5 is a gallon of my bourgie organic milk. So I googled and … More What a curious voice
I remember the day I got told I had an eating disorder. I was completely taken aback and opened my mouth to retort but before I could further explanation came, “You’re a binge eater, non purging type. In the DSM it would be ‘eating disorder NOS.” That’s not otherwise specified. Well…I didn’t even agree with … More …and purge
I just plopped down on the couch to write this and as I started formulating my thoughts I thought I was ready but as I searched my mind for a title, something stirred in me and I was moved. So imagine me writing this crying warm, wet, happy tears. I’ve been keeping a secret from … More Priceless Gift
Our image of ourselves are often skewed by the media and what it deems beautiful. Our little girls grow up thinking that if they are not a size zero, no one could possibly love them. It’s so unfortunate that we don’t love ourselves enough to see the beauty in our bodies. 1. Since you started … More Body Image: Dubb on Dubb
Whoever said God works in mysterious ways was NOT paying attention. In case you don’t really read my blog, I’ve been on this whole rollercoaster with my weight this weekend/week. I didn’t even realize I was actually losing anything until yesterday. Anyway, so BFFK sees my blog post from yesterday with my 5k goals and … More God is NOT a mystery
Earlier today I wrote that post and I was feeling really down, honestly, because its something I just cannot figure out. Then…something happened. Deeds sent me a picture that I’d sent him a while ago near the beginning months of us-ness. He said it was one of his favorites. I’d sent it to him as … More Where its due
I looked for a picture more perfect than this, with a black girl…but, nothing gave me what this one did-so I had to keep it. It started innocently enough, I wanted to write a blog about this thought that I had this week. I came to the realization that thin doesn’t mean better. I know … More self rev
Sincerely, Jess 