My Doctor Said, “You’re Fat.” And Then He Cut Me.
Surgery was the beginning of change for me. There it was—right there on the scale. A number I had never seen before on any scale I’d ever stepped on: 241 For me, that number was—and still is—unacceptable. Am I a professional athlete? No. And if I was, that weight would only make sense if a […]
How I Used ChatGPT to Design My Keto Plan and Reboot My Health
Maybe you’re like me and you need a change. It could be a small shift—cutting down on sweets or just paying closer attention to what’s on your plate. Or maybe it’s something bigger. Like what I’m doing now: a complete overhaul of how I see food, how I treat my body, and what I let […]
Cooking Is Fun Again (And This Isn’t a Comeback)
I’ve always loved being in the kitchen. Maybe not always for the noblest reasons—when I was a kid, I mostly lurked nearby to sneak cookie dough or swipe a spoonful of brownie batter when my mom wasn’t looking. But somewhere in those moments, the joy of cooking started to stick. As a teenager, I started […]
First Physical Therapy Session After Back Surgery
Today marked a milestone—my first physical therapy appointment since back surgery. Honestly, I didn’t expect it to come this late. Six weeks post-op feels like a long wait, and I was surprised when my surgeon originally suggested holding off until now. But I’ve been learning the hard way: when you’re rebuilding your body, it’s not […]