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Choices and Priorities…


Have you ever stopped to think about what an incredible freedom the gift of choice can be? I mean REALLY thought about it in detail?  Here is the thing- REGARDLESS of where we are in life or what circumstance we … Continue reading

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What is a year worth to you?


We are a society that is all about instant gratification.  Fast food, microwaves, instant grits (southerners) , instant coffee, get rich quick schemes (that never work FYI), and the list goes on and on and on. Many people want a … Continue reading

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Are we “once a year”-ing ourselves into metabolic destruction??


I hear so many times a week “Oh Erin you and Ben are just so fanatical about sugar and eating right and obesity and exercise and Plexus.” Yes, we are.  We surely are.  Why?  Well it is no secret we … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary To Me! WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG???!!!


On this day a year ago, there were a lot of thoughts going through my head. Flashback to about six weeks before –  I was not happy with my physical health.  I was a few months out from back surgery … Continue reading

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DO NOT miss this event!


Ben and I have been members of the OAC- Obesity Action Coalition– for a few years.  This is a wonderful non-profit geared towards awareness of obesity-related issues and weight bias and stigmas and education about the disease of obesity. Members … Continue reading

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Want to know the secret of how to lose weight permanently?


Before we talk about how to lose weight permanently, let’s get one thing straight.  DIETS DO NOT WORK.  Period.  I do not care what diet you try, you may in fact lose 10-20-40-50-even 100 pounds.  The problem?  Once you come … Continue reading

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Very tough choices and the blessings that come from doing things God’s way and not our own!


For those who are not in Ben and I’s closest inner circle, you are probably not aware of the huge changes that have transpired in our lives over the past year, and especially the past seven months.  We have made … Continue reading

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Moderation?


“Sure I love cake, but in moderation.” “Of course I still buy Oreos, but I only eat them in moderation.” “I love to have a drink every now and then, but only in moderation.” “I love popcorn when I am … Continue reading

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As 2014 begins, set amazing GOALS! Do not make RESOLUTIONS!


Every December 31 and January 1, all we hear and see is tons and tons and tons of information about your NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION!  What is it?  How to keep to it?  What it should be and what it could … Continue reading

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Why do we do this to ourselves as women? Why???


I am a person who was not healthy for most of their life.  I actually spent 35 years being overweight, then obese, then morbidly obese.  It was no fun, believe me.  I missed out on a lot fun things before … Continue reading

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