On May 19, 2024, I started a journey that would change the trajectory of my life. It wasn't just another attempt to right the ship. Two years later, I'm still here. Thanks to the absence of the feeling as though I'm in Food Jail, I've been able to stay consistent without constant feelings of psychological torture. And now, with two years down, I have more confidence in the belief that I've truly changed my lifestyle. While I will stay on a GLP-1 medication until my health ins

This past week, the medical community -- as told by The Lancet Journal -- made a big announcement about the condition formerly known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS. The condition has been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, or PMOS. Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously named polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), affects one in eight women. However, the term PCOS is inaccurate, implying pathological ovarian cysts, obscuring diverse end

This post title clearly doesn't only relate to intentional weight loss or food noise. But I promise... it relates. My best friend, Gauri, and I recently had a lengthy discussion about how our culture has become entirely self-possessed. Less importance is placed on being happy for other people in terms of traditional life milestones (marriage, children, buying a home, new job) OR in terms of less traditional personal milestones (finishing a race or getting healthy, for instanc

Recently, I came across an article written in The Atlantic with a very disturbing title. In the Age of Ozempic, What’s the Point of Working Out? Now, the full article was behind a paywall, and I certainly wasn't going to waste my time with a subscription, or filling out forms for a free trial, to read what I was sure was BS. The title alone reeked of misinformation, and the comment section on Facebook... well, let's just say it did not disappoint. I commented on the social

Content warning: This post discusses body dysmorphia, imposter syndrome, substance abuse, and other intrusive thoughts. If these topics are sensitive for you, please feel free to skip this post. Well, blog. It's been a minute. New year, new age. 2026, and 37. When I started my journey, it was 2024 and I was 35. And while it still feels weird to say the following out loud, I've come so far since then. Woof, I actually felt writing that in my body because I'm still so used to n

Going with a niche topic today, folks. Bear with me. I promise it will be relatable even if you're not in the niche. If you know me at all (or have read this previous post ), you're well aware that performing is my first love that is not a family member, friend, or fur child. You also know that I have a number of loves: writing, content creation, community service, politics, pop culture, plane spotting, food (yes! it's still a love in the most positive way!), and exercise all

A certain former Presidential candidate used a really great slogan in the days of her campaign. We're Not Going Back. Now, while it's no secret to anyone that I've worked on no fewer than seven political campaigns for local Democrats and am the Public Relations Director of the Glen Cove Young Democrats... this piece is not a political piece, in spite of the fact that I could talk about politics as much as I can talk about food noise and obesity advocacy. Kamala Harris' slogan

I had a thought after attending the wedding of one of my closest people over this past weekend. I've waited my whole life to be this fabulous. I tried to banish the thought from my mind, because it doesn't sound humble. I was taught to be humble at all costs, and admitting that I'm fabulous is pretty much the opposite of that. But, for so long, I've felt typecast in my own life. If you're not a theatre person, you might not understand that metaphor, so let me break it down fo

I started this blog with the intent to spread awareness and advocacy about food noise, medical weight loss, and obesity as a disease. How...

Content warning: This post reviews content that is centered around extreme weight loss and workouts as well as diet culture. If these...

Content warning: This post discusses fatphobia, body image struggles, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, and other related issues. If...

Former American Idol contestant Maddie Zahm released a TikTok-viral song a few years ago. She transparently told the world that she'd...

My mother loves to throw around a phrase that I always thought was cliché: "You have to ENJOY LIFE!" Up until recently, it evoked an eye...

I want to start this post with a disclaimer. I still believe in no restrictions. Everything in moderation, especially with a GLP-1! My...

No one knows better than fat people (and former fat people) that an article of clothing with a size tag reading "one size fits all" is...

Content Warning: This post discusses body image, eating disorders, declining mental health, and trauma surrounding societal lack of fat...

Unless you live under a rock, you've probably heard that Anthony and I have a new addition: a 12-year-old rescue Shih Tzu named Maddie....

When I weighed over 300 pounds, I thought I'd be stuck there. Forever. Forever unable to walk up a flight of stairs without gasping for...

In the "before times," I used to talk about a term I coined, "Food Jail." And Food Jail was the exact reason why I never had success in...

I've talked about my grandmother on here before. In my Open Letter to Food , and on the anniversary of her death last year . If you know...