Growing up in a large family of strong personalities is a blessing and a curse. The blessing – children grow up with a close-knit network of loved ones who mold them into people. They absorb lessons from the people around them and learn how to navigate life. The curse – children grow up with a…
Author: Hailee
I’m in my 30s, and I am originally from RI but am currently living in CT with my husband and daughter. When I’m not working from home or writing, I love to cook, read (as if I ever have the time), spend time outdoors, and fuel my passions as a horror movie buff. I have an undergraduate degree in psychology and journalism and a master's degree in psychology, both of which influenced my decision to start this blog and the content I include in it. I love to write, and this blog is exactly the creative outlet I cherish!
“Not My Zoo, Not My Monkeys!”
Stress is one thing that absolutely contributes to weight gain. When cortisol levels increase in response to stress, we store fat. So let’s look at one way that I have handled (or rather, poorly handled) a recent bout of intense stress. While this question is one that all people can relate to in some way,…
Vulner(ABILITY)
Due to some overwhelming family drama in recent months I embarked on an unprecedented “self-care” journey. I like to think of myself as a pretty well-adjusted person, but being hit with a proverbial avalanche of bullshit since November 2018 threw me into such deep depression coupled with intense anxiety that I knew I needed help. …
My Favorite Version of Me
A popular true crime podcast that I regularly listen to inspired me recently to stray slightly from my normal blogging content and discuss something a little more personal. One of the podcasters mentioned that when she was young, she was told that she “worships on a throne of doubt.” And this struck me – hard…
Weight for it…
That one moment. The moment when everything clicks into place and you finally find the motivation to begin working on yourself. Suddenly your desire to change what you see in the mirror means more than the 1am craving you tried (and failed) to fight. Your need to climb a set of stairs without becoming short…
Facing the Photos
There is nothing more horrifying than looking back at old photos of myself. At least, this is true in my own experience. When it comes to my body and my relationship with it, the time period between ages 6 and 28 are “The Dark Ages.” And while most people go through an awkward stage during…
Ready…Set…Go!
As we all know, it’s important to make good choices, particularly when it comes to food. Whether you’re at the beginning of your fitness and/or weight loss journey, if you’re currently working on it, or if you’re just maintaining your weight you know that it is absolutely crucial to be aware of what you’re putting…
Let’s start at the beginning…
I have been thinking about starting a blog for quite some time. The problem was – I didn’t quite know where to begin. Would anyone even care what I have to say? Are my experiences really that interesting, or will they fall on deaf ears and trigger the inevitable eye-roll from all of the people…
The “Love Weight” that we don’t love…at all
Let’s talk about love, baby. Or to be more specific, “love weight.” I’m talking about the pounds that so many of us pack on when we become comfortable in a relationship. In my personal opinion, this is an important topic for me to cover because I have an extensive history with it. In fact, when…
I'm Hungry & Everything Hurts... 