Spring fairs have come and gone, and I am finally feeling like I can begin to write and share again after a very stressful season. If anything, it has shown me exactly what I need to focus on to grow and move forward. So, here's the life update - The magic number is 288. I have lost 288lbs. That is insane, magical, and I am so proud of how far I've come. The work really paid off when I was so skeptical of even considering this journey. And not just weight loss either, but reclaiming my...

Again, on a personal note, which I hope is relevant to others as well, so please read on. This weight loss journey has been nothing short of incredible, and I mean that in so many ways. The good, the bad, the absolute horror - all the ways! What I thought was going to be a very huge shift physically, ended up being the most transformative chapter of my life. Yes, the physical shift has been insane, but the mental, emotional, and even spiritual growth cycle of this journey has been even more...

The first step in creating the life we want is taking responsibility for the life we have. It's easy to accept our strengths, the things we're proud of. It's easy to move forward when we feel good and can see the path clear before us. But what about the things we can't control, the parts of ourselves we don't like, and when we're at our lowest and we can't see how to move forward? Most will look to blame themselves, others, circumstances in general, which inevitably will keep us stuck. But...