Ever have one of those days when your favorite pants don’t fit right? Look at yourself in the mirror and declare yourself fat, ugly, lumpy, saddlebag-ridden? Would you say those same words to a stranger or a friend who told you their pants didn’t fit well or feel right? I’m betting you wouldn’t. Be kind…
Soften Saturday: Letting Go of Perfect
My entire life, I’ve tangled with perfectionism. Two things happen for me: I put off doing something at all because I know I can’t do it perfectly or I feel like a failure when I do something to less than my vision of perfection. Recently I’ve been working on being softer with the idea of…
Soften Saturday: I Wish You Could See What I See
Today’s Soften Saturday is a guest post from my friend Mandi at The Disciplined Life. She’s new to blogging, but dang, she’s insightful! She’s also a wonderful Zumba instructor and personal trainer, mom and wife. Oh, and healthy eater, she’s an awesome healthy eater! Click on over and check out her blog! –Johnna I Wish…
Soften Saturday: No Labels Necessary
I was recently asked what my diet is called. My response isn’t tidy, there isn’t a concise label for how I eat. I’m gluten-free by medical necessity, avoid most dairy but tolerate some goat and sheep cheese in small quantities, eat eggs from hens I know, consume 20% or less of my sustenance from packaged…
Soften Saturday: A Trip Down the Stairs
This week’s Soften Saturday is a guest post from my friend Tina, who writes at It’s A Journey…from Princesshood to Beyond. I met Tina a few years back at the gym, where she straight up said to me one day, “I wanna know your story. What’s your deal? How’d you get here?” I’m guessing she…
Soften Saturday: Pretty Is As Pretty Does
This week’s Soften Saturday is a guest post from Iris of The Daily Dietribe. I first knew of Iris as the co-author of The Essential Gluten-Free Baking Guide and have enjoyed learning about her other skills, including her health coaching and hypnotherapy offerings. She’s a savvy gal with a great perspective on healthy body image. …