If your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, you’re pretty much on the bandwagon with the rest of the U.S. given that the most popular resolution amongst U.S. citizens was to “lose weight,” according to USA.gov here. Source I’m usually wary of anything the majority of the population [...]

It’s Friiiiiiddaaayyyy and a long weekend!!! <— that’s me shouting with glee if you couldn’t tell! Instead of writing an actual post this morning, I’m going to draw your attention to a write-up about my twin and my health journey here at the Skinny Scoopers’ website.  Hope you enjoy it! In the News MSNBC‘s “When [...]

Updated TGIF!  So I read this article in That’s Fit here yesterday that discussed “white lies.” The given example is: a mom is on a diet, takes her daughter to get an ice cream but chooses not to get one for herself — not because she didn’t want one.  When her daughter asked her why she [...]

Is it the age of innocence or the age of bitchiness?  Ahaha, I kid, I kid.  I’ve noticed a little blog trend going on right now.  Some are feeling a bit defensive about their eating habits.  Ok “defensive” really isn’t the right word, so let me rephrase that.  Some bloggers are expressing their passion for, [...]

Hold the press! Last night I had a revelation.  It was one of those moments where if it had been depicted in a movie it would be pouring rain and I’d be running towards someone or something just to break down, fall to the ground, throw my hands up and choke out between sobs, “It’s [...]

While the physical evidence of my unhealthy-time in history is limited to a few photos and videos, the emotional remnants are the ones with the lasting impression.  It’s those intangible things that I wish I could grab hold of and chuck out the window. These deep-rooted feelings of insecurity and inadequacy poke their demonic little [...]

We’ve all been dreading this word, but I have to say it…GYM.  I know, I know.  Immediately you groan and images of sweat and grossness are conjured.  Come on guys — exercise is an integral part of maintaining your health.  Here are the five ways I’ve learned to keep myself going back to the gym [...]