And the dangers of aspiring toward any number less. — If you haven’t said it yourself, you’ve likely heard someone make a comment like, “Only 12 more pounds to go before I reach my goal weight.” Ah, the almighty goal weight. It’s a number most everyone seeking to shed some pounds has in mind. …

Chronicles of a professional. — Warning: The material you are about to read contains graphic language and will likely generate some disturbing visuals. My good god. I’m on my sixth consecutive day without having a bowel movement, and I feel like, well, shit. This is not atypical for me, though. I’ve dealt with constipation for…

Sometimes, it’s okay to feel a little sorry for yourself. — We’re all susceptible to losing our minds right now. Parents are begging for a break from their always-on children. Couples are growing more irritable around their significant others by the day. Socially-distant visits with extended family are becoming more of a pain than a pleasure. But I’ll be honest. Some…

No, it’s not by ordering a garden salad with dressing on the side. — Okay. Before we dive into things, I want to be fully transparent about the unhealthy — no — the appallingly disturbing and self-destructive relationship I once had with food. For nearly 15 years, each day went one of two ways. I either: restricted my calorie intake to that of a…

I urge you to ask yourself this one question. — My dearest body critic, I know. Today was supposed to be different. Yesterday, you felt so excited to begin your journey toward having that beach-ready bod. You had an entire workout mapped out. You swore you’d abstain from any sweet stuff, any greasy stuff, and you pushed the wine and…

The only thing you need to do is stay at home. — The hot question of late is, “What new hobby or skill are you taking on while in quarantine?” Every time I hear it, my skin gets clammy, and I make every conscious effort to not give off a death stare. …

When you’re feeling bored, sad, or anxious, you can also feel in control. — People are finding all sorts of ways to stay preoccupied and make the most of their newly-isolated livelihoods these days. They’re partaking in group video chats, practicing at-home yoga, playing board games they didn’t even know they had, and re-watching all five seasons of Breaking Bad…for the third time. However…

Taylor Swift’s voice does more than just make pretty love songs. — Miss Americana debuted on Netflix in January, and it’s taken Taylor Swift “lovers” and haters alike by quite the beautiful storm. Being the openly unapologetic fangirl of hers that I am, several people have approached me over the weeks to “confess” their newfound appreciation for the Artist of the Decade…

We’re all capable if we look in the right place — I’ve always been one of those people who felt a need to prove my worth — not so much to myself, but to those around me. My compulsion to be “awesome” sprouted when I was a child. I had an older brother who shined at every fucking thing he did…