One of the ways I make it through the afternoon slump (or morning slump, or any time of day slump…) when napping isn’t an option is by working while I walk on the treadmill. Back when the gyms were open, I’d rarely spend my time there actually “working out” except for during the winter when … More Responding Gracefully to the Unexpected
I’m pretty picky about what I allow myself to see on social media. I don’t seek out articles or blogs that show pictures of food, talk about dieting, showcase exercise routines, or talk too much about the nitty gritty details of nutrition. Scrolling through media like this can be addicting, and I know that for … More The #1 Thing That Helped Me in My Recovery
The past few months, I’ve been studying for boards, and it hasn’t been my favorite thing. I’m not the best when it comes to studying for big tests, as I tend to take on the attitude of “There is so much information that I can’t possibly remember it all.” In the past, this would drive … More Being Okay With Being “Okay”
Have you ever heard of the hunger-fullness scale? If not, it’s a linear measure with tic marks ranging from 0 to 10 where 0 is famished and 10 is stuffed silly. Nutrition professionals encourage folks to start eating at a 3 or 4 of hunger level and stop eating around a 7 or 8. “It’s … More It’s Okay to Feel Full
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