After forty nine years on the planet I've learned a lot. I've learned to embrace my fears. I've learned about forgiveness and resilience. I've learned the importance of growth even when I'd prefer stagnation. I'd thought I'd learned acceptance around loss of relationships and how to rebound. Spoiler alert: I was wrong. I'd mastered the listed lessons, but there was one I'd not yet ... Continue Reading
I exercise intuitively.
My exercise routine has gone through many changes over the years. I started out a more traditional weight lifter. I explored yoga and other non-weighted options. I discovered my love of balance work: I found my calm through walking: Ive realized, more than anything, my body craves movement in the same fashion I live the rest of my life: INTUITIVELY. It knows ... Continue Reading
An 8 year old’s guide to intuitive eating.
The 4 tips below are a gathering of snippets of conversation with the Tornado. All ideas are hers. I've transcribed as stated except for her words PUKING SUCKS which I chose, repeatedly, not include... donuts with a spoon?! intuitive. Mindful eating changed my life. Whatever you choose to call it---mindful? intuitive? theraputic?--it works for me. I've chosen not to tell the Tornado ... Continue Reading
I exercise intuitively.
I instinctively crave play-filled fitness. I became an intuitive eater long before I tapped into the notion of intuitive exercise. For some reason I was able to trust my body's "knowing" with regards to food, yet was slow on the proverbial uptake with heeding its messaging about movement. I created a workout plan. I followed said plain. Period. I'd fallen in love. I never wanted to ... Continue Reading