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For Days When You Look in the Mirror and Don’t Like Your Body

March 29, 2018 by Courtney

I’ve always struggled with my weight. I wrote about it a long time ago here on the blog and well it’s pretty much 9 years later and the same ol’ story. I grew up comparing myself to my super thin sisters and since I was always the “curvy” sister due to my unique eating habits (ie. my ability to rapidly eat a bag of potato chips in one sitting), I’ve always felt frustrated with my weight. I have had a few years in my life, where I was thin and fit. But most of the time, I’ve just struggled with it. Do […]

3 Months From Now – You Will Wish You Had Started Today!

February 28, 2018 by Courtney

Today is the perfect time for a change! The sun is setting later and making the days longer and spring is just around the corner. As the birds begin to chirp and the flowers begin to bloom – change is happening outside our windows. And now it’s time for a change inside too! If you always think, “someday I’ll begin.” Then today is your someday! And if you are like me and you regularly think – “next month I’ll begin” or “next Monday I’ll begin” – a new month is here! Here’s our chance. Who says you can’t start something […]

Introducing Women Living Well’s 3-Month Habit Trackers

February 18, 2018 by Courtney

I love spring! Things that look dead – come alive. It’s a time for rebirth and renewal. Soon, the flowers will bloom, the winter coats, boots and gloves will be shoved to the back of the closet and the kids will be off for spring break. Many of us made new year’s resolutions and by February 1st, we had given up. I find the months of January and February very hard months to jump start anything new in my life. In Ohio, it’s cold, dark and cozy and all I want to do is eat a big bowl of comfort food […]

“Your Health” Webcast Replay & Extra Resources

February 21, 2014 by Courtney

I just love today’s webcast featuring Clare Smith from Peak313.com. If you have not heard her speak before I think you will be REALLY encouraged by her Godly message about our health. Her keynote runs for the first 20 minutes. Then Karen Ehman from KarenEhman.com and Janelle from ComfyInTheKitchen.com join me on the couch for a discussion about our health and weight struggles. (if you cannot see the video – click here) Here are some extra resources from Peak313.com 30 Minute or Less Clean Eating Dinners 15 Easy Meal & Snack Weekly Prep Ideas 4 Ways to Give Your Daughter […]

Why Is Being Disciplined So Hard?

April 9, 2012 by Courtney

I come from a family of thin people – Mom, Dad, and both of my sisters all seem to have this ability to eat everything in moderation…then there’s me – the baby of the family! I do nothing in moderation lol! Since I was little, I was the one who couldn’t squeeze into my sister’s hand-me downs and when I’d eat out of a potato chip bag they’d say “mom stooooop her.” lol!!! Cause there was no way I was stopping myself! (Now I know that you are looking at the picture above and thinking that I look just fine…but look […]

Healthy Living & WLWW Link-Up Party!

January 3, 2012 by Courtney

Something that TERRIBLY frustrated me in 2011 was how blogging, homeschooling and keeping my home completely took over ALL of my healthy habits. Running on the treadmill and eating right were a huge struggle last year. In previous years, I’ve consistently exercised and I’ve remained on track with the help of my real-life friend Clare – but last year – I was very random. I dropped out of Clare’s class, I randomly exercised, randomly participated in Weight Watchers, randomly did “The Shred” workouts, and randomly over ate! I’d say stress is to blame for my inconsistencies…and that stress has also led to me being a less than Gentle […]

Discipline is Key!

May 10, 2011 by Courtney

I am being featured over on Reshaping It All today!!! Here’s how it begins: In Chapter 3 of Reshaping It All, it says “I’ll hang onto the back of your bike for a while, but soon you’ll be riding alone. There is a place of freedom, when the trying just becomes living. It becomes smooth sailing from that moment on, when you finally have wings to soar.” For me, this is what “65 Days to Reshaping It All” is all about. I feel like this website is holding the back of my bike while I practice doing the right things. […]

Guarding Against Gluttony In Our Lives

May 6, 2011 by Courtney

Janelle, from Comfy In The Kitchen, has been my Friday guest now for 8 straight months! Some of you have written and asked – “how does Janelle stay so thin when she cooks such tasty homemade food?” Janelle’s answer “moderation“. Below she openly shares her struggles with food and what she does when it starts to take over her life. “A lot of gluttony is born of boredom. Life is not satisfying or stimulating, relationships feel empty, and work is boring, but food is always there and tastes so good.” -John Piper Janelle writes: Here are some photos I have taken […]

65 Days To Reshaping It All

April 30, 2011 by Courtney

I’m super excited to participate in this 65 day challenge to Reshaping It All! Candace Cameron Bure (formerly known as DJ on Full House) and Darlene Schacht released the book Reshaping It All this past January and it hit the New York Times Best Seller list! Darlene is going to lead us through the book as we apply the tips! You do not have to own the book to participate. Let me be honest, blogging is not figure friendly. I’ve put on a few pounds this winter sitting at my computer desk. Back in January, when I first read the book […]

My 7 Day Social Media Break

March 28, 2011 by Courtney

I’m taking a 7 day break from being social on social media to spend time with these wonderful people above! I will be back next Monday but while I’m gone, I would love for you to visit my friend Clare. Clare just started blogging at the beginning this year. She is one of my real life friends – we’ve co-led bible study together, lived in the same neighborhood and she was my fitness trainer for years. She inspires me greatly and I hope that she inspires you too! Clare left a message for you:Hi everyone! I’d like to thank you […]

Quick, Easy and Healthy Homemade Marinara

January 14, 2011 by Courtney

Today Janelle from Comfy In The Kitchen is guest posting – she writes: “This recipe comes from my dear friend Mindy…we have been friends for literally our entire lives…our parents are friends and our mom’s were pregnant with us at the same time! What a blessing it is to have a life-long friend. She also comes from an Italian family who loves to cook! Mindy made this dish for me at my house a few years ago and left the recipe…Since then, I have made it over and over. It is so simple and so Bellisimo (as she would say)! […]