Birthdays come and go but there is something that is always with us and for me, that is my mental health. You literally do not do one thing in your life without it. So, we all have a state of mental health. Some are better at controlling and using theirs than others. For many, many … Continue reading The Biggest Gift You Can Give Yourself? Protecting Your Mental Health.
Category: Health
The Top 20 List of Things I Love
Mental health is so important for us to be aware of. For me, something that really helps when I am feeling signs of depression and anxiety is to think about the things that I really truly love and that make me happy. Here is my top 20 list. Things I love… My partner. Jeremy makes … Continue reading The Top 20 List of Things I Love
Staying Cool
Summer. Such a glorious time of year. Everyone hates summer but it sometimes feels like it. I don’t get hot-per-say. That doesn’t mean I did not once know the pains of heat. In fact, I was so hot-natured I froze most of my friends out as a teenager. One of my favorite things to do … Continue reading Staying Cool
Let’s Talk (Fat Talk & Age Talk)
How old is old? When you look in the mirror and see your mother? Myself next to my Mom Birth to 17- Fear/responsibility/Fear/being a child 18-24- Feelings of Depression/loss/immaturity living like there was no tomorrow/size crippled me to not living 24 – 31- hope for the future/getting my education/falling in love/moving to a new place/losing … Continue reading Let’s Talk (Fat Talk & Age Talk)
Exercise / Posture / Modifications
Well, here we are back to talking about exercise. As an infinifat, there are a few tools you absolutely need: a yoga mat, an exercising ball, a sturdy chair, some 5 to 10 lb. weights, stretch bands, and plenty of water when you work out. It is important to have tools that fit your body. … Continue reading Exercise / Posture / Modifications
My Fibromyalgia Story
Fibromyalgia is still one of those diagnoses that is not highly approved of. Many doctors do not recognize Fibromyalgia as an actual diagnosis. Fibromyalgia is found by a Rheumatologist which can also diagnose you with forms of arthritis. Fibromyalgia IS real and I was diagnosed at the age of 13. By the time I hit … Continue reading My Fibromyalgia Story
Fear In Picking A New Doctor
There is nothing more frightening for fat folks than having to go to the doctor. Especially if it is a new doctor. Honestly, the one good thing about covid was the telehealth options. I was able to find two new doctors this way and then when I had to see them in person it was … Continue reading Fear In Picking A New Doctor
Stress – The Silent Killer
Stress is bad for you, we all know this. Most of us as humans know some form of stress. We know that some of us let stress build up till we explode but do we really understand what it does to our bodies? Stress and anxiety often go hand in hand. The build-up of stress … Continue reading Stress – The Silent Killer
Happy (3rd) Anniversary To Me!
Here we are on March 25, 2022. To you, this date may not mean too much but to me, it is the day that I officially began this blog. 3 years ago I was so scared and so in awe of how my boyfriend had so much faith in me that he bought me my … Continue reading Happy (3rd) Anniversary To Me!
Mental Health tips and tricks that no professional will tell you …
PSA. Please do not take this too seriously. It is meant to be a (for me) talk about some things that have really helped me over the years, no matter how bad they are. Mental health is a broad topic. There are so many different ways to handle one person who has numerous mental health … Continue reading Mental Health tips and tricks that no professional will tell you …
Finding Evie 