Shame on me! I have not been diligent with keeping my blog updated. I will be the first to admit that I tend to do all of my sharing on social media on Facebook and Instagram. In December 2017, after a year-long battle with my weight and a slow decline in my health, I finally started […]
2017
Goodbye 2017! Hello, 2018!
My 36th year of life. Goodbye 2017. Hello, 2018. And just like that, at the stroke of midnight, we said goodbye to 2017. As I reflect back on my 36th year of my life, I’m extremely grateful. 2017 brought some unexpected twists and turns. 2017 was weird, challenging, tragic and an eye-opener. The dynamics of […]
A Dogs Love Can Have Healing Powers
A dog can be your best friend while in recovery. I just read an article about The Role of Assistance Dogs in Recovering from Substance Abuse. Individuals in recovery from drug dependence can find alternative methods such as through emotional support animals, animal-assisted therapy, and service dogs. These animals can help recovering addicts in other essential ways, such as establishing […]
Weight gain, inflammatory issues & food intolerances
Do you have food allergies or food intolerances? Have you ever been tested? Are you gaining weight for no explainable reason? Do you find it hard to lose weight, regardless of what you do? Are you experiencing inflammation, joint pain and bloating? Do you get enough sleep, eat healthily and stay active, but still feel […]
Closing out 2017, ready for 2018
2018 is coming! What if.. everything you’ve been through & you’re going through right has been preparing you for a Dream Bigger than you can imagine?? 2016: Caterpillar 2017: Cocoon 2018: Butterfly As we close out 2017 and start thinking about all of the things 2018 holds for us, I want to challenge you. Challenge […]
Sobriety is possible! If I can do it, anyone can!
Sobriety is the greatest gift I’ve ever gave myself! I will never forget my sobriety date: October 25th. Why? Because it’s my husbands birthday. Today he celebrates his 41st birthday and today I celebrate the greatest gift I could have given him, our marriage, our family and our future – MY SOBRIETY! I think recovery […]
What is Anxiety? Join my 21-day anti-anxiety challenge!
Anxiety is a Mother F*@$!%r! Anxiety has disrupted my life as far back as I can remember. What causes anxiety? Where does it stem from? I’ve suffered from severe anxiety since I was a very young child. I remember breaking out in hives at age 4. I was always nervous, worry-prone and fearful of everything. […]
It’s much easier to stay SOBER than it is to get SOBER!
726 days Sober 7 2 6 Days — 1 year 11 months 3 weeks 4 days — 103 weeks + 5 days — 62,726,400 seconds — 1,045,440 minutes — 17,424 hours ………………………. since I took my last sip of alcohol! It is much easier to STAY sober than it is to GET sober! It’s funny […]
Live like you were dying! I went skydiving!
I went skydiving. Live like you were dying! Have you ever wanted to do something scary, something totally out of your comfort zone? Or have you watched others do something like going skydiving and told yourself that you could never do such a thing? That was me. I was terrified of heights and never once did […]
Seeds of Change Certified Organic Mushroom Simmering Sauce Review
Is eating organic worth it to you? What are your eating habits like now vs. as a child? I will never forget my 18th birthday. It was the day I found out that I was going to be a Mom. I was raised in Northern California. People were health conscious in that area. Finding healthy […]