Mid-Scroll Musings

Every Monday, I log into each of my kids’ school accounts (as them) and check their teachers’ agendas for the week. The teachers are technically required to update each class period. In reality? That’s… optimistic. But Mondays usually give me something, even if it’s incomplete. And I can typically see what tests or quizzes might be coming up, as well as what assignments are due this week. Then I dig into their modules . Because when teachers aren’t updating agendas, the assi

It’s early, and nothing is indicative of what’s going to happen down the road, but getting started can feel both hopeful and scary. So here’s my honest observation from week 1. Week One Takeaways (lowest dose) 1. I Lost 5 Pounds The scale dropped about five pounds in the first week. We’re likely not talking about fat loss. It's probably a mix of reduced bloating, inflammation, and water weight. But considering I spent the entire month of January ‘back on track’ and couldn’t t

One of the biggest questions people have (and honestly, one of the most confusing parts) is how to actually access GLPs. Your doctor doesn’t think you’ll qualify, or doesn’t want to give it to you. You try to get it by prescription and it’s $1000 a month. You see ads all over your feeds for online companies and have no idea what is legit. The decision fatigue is real. So how do you actually access a GLP if insurance doesn’t cover it? I want to share what I did, because I thin

I’ve Always Been “Fit-ish”… But the Charts Never Agreed I have always been someone who is “fit-ish” - I was a competitive swimmer until I was 14, did travel volleyball, and ran and hit the gym as an adult. All this, and my size has ranged from a 10-14 over the years. Never truly ‘fat,’ but always somehow overweight according to the charts. The Lab Result That Changed Everything Just before turning 40, my fasting glucose was 99. This is still technically “normal” but for me, i

Memory boxes made by campers at ComfortZoneCamp Losing a parent is a wound that doesn’t heal the same way as other loss. It doesn't seem to ever close, and when it re-opens, it can even challenge you in new ways. For a teen, grief often shows up in flickers — sudden silence, frustration, withdrawal, or bursts of emotion. As the surviving parent (or caregiver), you may feel both inadequate and fiercely protective. Somewhere in the middle is the work: holding space, speaking tr

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