The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Outside
When I relocated to south central Pennsylvania after college, one of the first things I noticed was the endless beauty of the region in the…
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On the Road To Wellness: How To Keep a Health Journal
When I was a kid, I received a small, dark blue diary with a tiny gold lock as a Christmas present. I wrote about my…
5 Things to do Before You Check Your Phone in the Morning
Too often, my mornings start off with me looking at my phone while I’m stumbling into the kitchen to make myself a cup of tea.…
Living With an Invisible Illness: The Gifts That Come From the Battles Unseen
In 2005, I went from healthy, active, social, and adventurous, to ill, isolated, embarrassed, and wrecked. My strong, healthy, never-broken-a-bone-or-had-stitches body began failing me and…
Loving the Shape I’m in: A Nutritionist’s Journey Toward Body Positivity
I still recall the first time I had an unkind thought about my body. I was in kindergarten, sitting at my desk. I looked down…
5 Ways to Stay Active and Healthy this Summer
With warm sunshine, fresh air, and loads of fresh fruits and veggies in season, I find that summer is the perfect time to focus on…
5 Ways to Make the Most of Summer Foods
Juicy berries, fresh corn on the cob, cold cocktails by the pool—food is one of the greatest pleasures in life, and never more so than…
3 Ways to Stay Body Positive This Summer
The summer months can be an especially difficult time for people who struggle with their body image. As someone who has had a hard time…
A Guide to Practical Self-Care
These days, the word “self-care” often means “treat yourself.” It means buying that flight, ordering dessert, or binge-watching romantic comedies until the wee hours of…
5 Ways Technology Can Help You Practice Self-Care
I recently posted a picture on Instagram with the caption, “Stop and smell the roses.” Anyone who saw this post probably got the message of…
