As parents, we know that our children are watching us. So what we’re doing has never mattered more. Maybe you know your kids can see you scrolling on Instagram and you know you need to stop, but you take that extra few minutes anyway. Or worse, maybe you’re numb to the conviction. Or maybe you …
I typically do not endorse “What I Eat in a Day” videos or content. I’m certain that the vast majority of the people consuming it have disordered eating and are watching to compare, copy, or covet. And I don’t want to contribute to that. However. I have been wanting to share an example of what …
Today’s topic is simply me adding my agreement to the reality that it’s not only OKAY, but BEAUTIFUL to actually “look like” you had a baby. Every woman is so incredibly different in every facet of pregnancy. Some women get stretch marks. Some don’t. Some gain a lot of weight while pregnant; others struggle to …
In the first several weeks after having my baby boy, I remember wondering, “How am I ever going to be able to cook meals again, let alone have time for it?” My case was unique in that I was on bedrest after severe tearing, so even standing up took great effort and was very painful …
Now about 2 months into our solids journey, I’ve learned a lot, let go of a lot of expectations, and cleaned up a looooot of food out of my sweet babe’s hair and rolls. It’s no secret that I enjoy cooking and learning about nutrition, so when I say this journey has been FUN, I …
For me, it’s a “going back”. Maybe for you, it’s a “staying faithful there”. Or maybe it’s going there for the first time. Wherever you are in your journey with Jesus, the secret place is an important part of it, and Jesus makes that clear. Today, I have a song on my heart about Going …
God has been revealing a lot about this topic to me, by His Spirit and Word and through theologians, so I wanted to share what He has been showing me. “For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). These famous words of Jesus implore us …
Trigger warning: This post will discuss eating disorders, body image, and weight. It has no intention of triggering, but if you are easily triggered or tempted by these topics, feel free to skip this one. While I loved my pregnant body and didn’t struggle overly with the added weight, I was a little nervous about …
First, A Letter to My Newborn Son – On Feeding Cradling your tiny body in my arms We’ve both shed literal blood, sweat, tears You’re hungry. You just want to eat. You’ve never done this before. Neither have I, baby. I know I’m bigger and stronger and I’m supposed to know what I’m doing and …
If you missed my update post (spoiler: I’m pregnant with our first baby!), catch up here. Pregnancy and eating disorders are an interesting mix. Let’s just say they don’t go together like peanut butter & jelly. After starting real recovery from anorexia in December 2019, I have now gained upwards of 80 pounds and, since …