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Let’s Talk Carbs…My Journey

Happy New Year Everyone! I made a post a while back about losing 25lbs in 3 months on keto/carnivore diet. It was so great to get down to a better weight and fit in my clothes better. I was on cloud 9, then autumn came. This meant pumpkin spice lattes, cookies, breads, real sugar and… Continue reading Let’s Talk Carbs…My Journey

Trauma Colored Glasses

Have you ever tried to help a family member or friend recognize they were making questionable decisions but they didn’t understand? You warned them that they were headed down a rough road, but they were comfortable with the world their rose colored glasses presented. We as humans can very often see the world through optimism… Continue reading Trauma Colored Glasses

Challenge Accepted

This is my first monsoon season I’m experiencing in my new state Arizona. It is quite amazing how the morning can start a blistering 100 degrees just for the afternoon to be in the 70s with rain storms. I must say I very much enjoy the crazy, unpredictable weather. I find myself gazing at the… Continue reading Challenge Accepted

Processing Anxiety- Personal Story

This was my journal entry after processing. “I get anxiety when my son is asking me contant questions, whining, screaming, or overwhelming my senses in general. Why? After doing some digging/processing I realized my father bombarded me with questions, screaming, belittling, and anger as a child. My body shuts down like it did as an… Continue reading Processing Anxiety- Personal Story