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My diet is crap but that’s actually what works best for me. . Let me explain. I won the battle with an ED years ago. Tracking calories, macros, etc doesn’t work for me. I get obsessed and think only of food. . So I don’t put a ton of thought into what I eat. I mean I strive to make healthier choices but I don’t stress about it because it will become a big thing. Some days that means I hardly eat anything, like some eggs and Cheezits. Today I ate allllll the food. After dinner (Taco Tuesday!) I ate a protein bar because I was still really hungry. I don’t feel guilty about all the food I ate because my body wanted it. No need for punishment. When I’m hungry I eat, and I eat what sounds good. Sometimes I eat when I’m not hungry but crave something. I don’t feel guilty for that either. I mean that takes the pleasure out of it (which in these cases is the whole point.) . If you have an unhealthy relationship with food, it doesn’t have to be that way. It takes courage to stop the obsession but once I learned to listen to my body instead of obsessing over numbers I became healthier as a whole. . I realize my Cheezits and protein bars diet isn’t the healthiest according to nutrition. But according to my total health, it’s awesome. I feel 1000x better than I did when I obsessed over food. . There’s no perfect model of wellness. You define what works best for you. . . . . #whole #iamwhole #edwarrior #fitnessjourney #journeytohealth
Happy Mother’s Day! . I told @imkrismcd all I wanted was to sleep in. He let me sleep in and also made me breakfast (bonus points!). We spent the afternoon at the zoo where Memphis loved seeing the fishies and riding on this farm train. . Being a mom is 1,000x harder than I ever expected but also 1,000x more fun. Thank you for honoring me with the title of Mom, Memphis. You make my life better by being in the center of it. . #mothersday #memphismom #boymom #memphiszoo #momlife
If you’re looking for a non-coffee way to enjoy the benefits of collagen powder (healthy hair, nails, digestion, metabolism … SO MANY!), I have a new blog post for you! . I tried out two new products from @collagenforher — lemon water and matcha collagen. The link to the post is in my profile. One of these is making it into my daily routine. :) . Do you drink collagen regularly? How do you prefer to use it? . . . . #collagen #collagenpeptides #collagenforher #collagenreview #review #yogamamabear #postpartumhealth #postpartumwellness #awkwardpinky
I never thought I’d be so happy about a failed hearing test. Memphis has fluid in his left ear and can’t hear out of it. He’s never had an ear infection but apparently what I thought was a never-ending cold is bad allergies. I’m feeling hopeful that this hearing issue is what’s causing his delays. This afternoon I’ll take him to get an x-ray of his ear and then the doc will determine whether or not he needs tubes. . We’ve been so stressed about what’s going on with him and I’m celebrating this discovery. I’ve felt lighter since yesterday. While we still don’t know for sure if this is the whole story, it’s at least more than we knew before. . Have a beautiful weekend, friends! . P.S. Can you spy my phone in this pic? I was using it as a timer to take the photo. #instayogitricksrevealed . . . #motherhood #yogamama #shopypg #speechdelays #cowfacepose #memphisyogi #memphisyogis #memphismom #memphismoms #yogaporch
Finished the chalkboard wall in the Harry Potter closet turned playroom under the stairs. . I used 2 coats of Valspar chalkboard paint. One quart goes a long way! I have plenty leftover. If I did it again I’d try 3 coats. When I seasoned it (colored the whole thing with chalk and then wiped down with a dry cloth), it didn’t come as clean as I had hoped. But overall I’m happy with it and I think as Memphis gets older he will be happy with it too. I was told it gets better the more you use it so I think it will be just fine. . We still have some painting to do in the rest of the house and I’ll get that done soon. The holdup has been making a decision in the guest bathroom but I need to just schedule the painters and give myself a deadline or we will have samples painted all over our walls for years. 😂
Morning cuddles with a side of sunburn from the park. . We are hiring a babysitter for the first time ever tonight. I’m a little nervous but excited to go out and spend some time with adults. Since moving here that’s the thing I crave most. That and Chipotle. 😂 . #boymom #snuggles #toddler
I can’t tell you how many times my eyes have filled with tears this morning. We went to group therapy and it was amazing. We all want to be happy and free to be ourselves, and for the first time in a group setting, I felt like Memphis had that freedom. . When I’ve tried group activities for kids his age in the past I’ve felt like a failure because he’s miserable and disruptive to the other kids. We end up leaving early and in a tantrum while other moms stare at me either with sympathy or judgment. . Today we felt welcomed. Memphis had fun and when he wanted to do his own thing, that was ok too. Everyone there was supportive and understanding, a tribe of moms trying our best. This momma is so happy. It was one therapy session of many and I’m not sure which one of us got the most out of it. Usually he’s the one crying when we leave, not me. 😂
 
 
 

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