Let’s talk for a moment about the belly. You know the one. That soft little pooch that no matter how many crunches and kettle bell raises you do, it’s still there. The one that jiggles when you laugh, and straight-up sasses you in the mirror. And while we might blame tacos (fair), hormones (definitely fair), or that thing where your…
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Perimenopause is a party. The kind of party where you’re not sure if you are going to laugh, cry, or throw your bra out the window. If you are between your 30s and early 50s and find yourself teetering between yelling irrationally at something (or someone) and crying at random commercials, then welcome to the party! You are likely strapping…
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For literal MONTHS, I have been on a weight loss plateau. It had gotten to the point where I was starting to accept that this was where my weight was going to stay. I blamed it on my hysterectomy. Despite me blaming the hysterectomy, I still believe it was the best thing I ever decided to do. But nevertheless, I…
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Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. There are zero expectations. You just spend the day with family and friends, talking, and hanging out. Sometimes you even pass the time with games (at least in our family). I love hosting, but especially love hosting Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving foods are my favorite! If you are gluten free or have people attending your Thanksgiving…
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Never in a million years did I think I would be closing out 2024 with a total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingectomy. But after spending well over 500 days in pain and with such intense nausea every single day, I was willing to remove anything and everything that could take that away. Trust me when I say, there were days I…
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