How old was I when I started hating my body? I laid in bed last night wondering the question and I couldn’t pinpoint the answer.
My Take on Body Positivity
Category: Health
Learning to Tri- Part One
It was nearly 4 years ago that I was at a cheering station for the Tempe Ironman. I was there to hold signs and encourage the athletes. We were stationed just after the transition from the cycling portion to run. For anyone who doesn't know much about an Ironman, it's kind of insane! First the [...]
Twenty-Seven in 27
Am I really 27? I am. Most days I feel like I am much younger, too unaccomplished and as terrified as a recent graduate that can't find a job. I often accidentally tell people I am 25. Shouldn't a 27 year old be set on a career path, own more than her car and be able to [...]
What If…
...I were thinner? This is a question I ask myself all the time. What if I were thinner? Would I make a better first impression? Would my day be better without the tugging of tight pants? Would I feel more myself? Would I be happier? I know I am not alone with these questions, even [...]
Women That Inspire Wednesday – A day late, but what’s new?
Maybe it's because I love that she lets the world in on her life, good and bad. Maybe it's because she is the type of business woman I always believed I would be (but have yet to become). Maybe it's because she has found a way to balance career success with family success. Maybe it's [...]
What Is Beautiful? What Is Healthy?
Typically I don't engage in issue debates on Facebook. Last week, I read a post about a segment on the Today Show. You can watch the segment and read the article here. My feelings about the post and the conversation that ensued has stuck with me for a few days so I decided to write about [...]
Happily Ever Ashley 