I’ve been going back and forth with myself about whether or not to write this post, but I’ve finally decided that it’s time to share my perspective on the matter: For those of you who don’t know, I’m currently in school to become a chiropractic physician– emphasis on the second word. Yes, chiropractors are physicians. … More A Chiropractor Does More Than “Crack Backs”
If you would’ve asked me ten years ago where I thought I’d be now, my answer would’ve described something vastly different than what my current season of life looks like. I was gearing up to go to college, planning to study engineering at Purdue. What did I end up doing? Not that… Looking back, I … More Day in the Life
In working with clients, I hear a lot of stories about other people making unsolicited comments about their weight, whether well-intending or not. These could include things like:”You look good!” or “You look so much better!” or “How’ve things been going? You look different!” The same is true in times of struggle, whether a person … More Unhelpful Comments
I enjoy experimenting with new style trends, though I’m probably the furthest thing from a fashionitsa — I usually only buy one or two “trendy” pieces each season and even still, I tend to prefer my favorite old comfy clothes. A colleague even once pointed out that the classic “Alexandra style” is a striped top … More An Ode to My Favorite Jeans
I was a runner for most of my life. But for a long time, the sole reason for my running was fear: fear that my appetite would be greater than my energy needs, fear that I’d consequently gain weight, fear that I’d become less attractive, fear that I would become less valuable, deserving, or lovable. … More Cutting Back On Exercise Won’t Make You Gain Weight
