Weight Gain

Why I Celebrated Gaining 20 Pounds (And Maybe You Should Too)

Why I Celebrated Gaining 20 Pounds (And Maybe You Should Too)

Let's talk about something that made my Instagram followers gasp: I gained 20 pounds last year. And y'know what? I threw a party to celebrate it. 🎉 No, seriously. Look, I get it. In a world where "before and after" photos always show weight loss

Confession: I Turned My Protein Problems into Kitchen Adventures

Confession: I Turned My Protein Problems into Kitchen Adventures

Look, I'll be honest - I used to think "high protein diet" meant endless chicken breasts and protein shakes that taste like chalky disappointment. Like, seriously? THIS was supposed to be my life now? 🤦‍♀️ As someone who spent years as a vegetarian before transitioning to a

Confessions of an Ex-Vegan: The Protein Warning Signs I Wish I'd Known

Confessions of an Ex-Vegan: The Protein Warning Signs I Wish I'd Known

Let me spill the tea about my biggest nutrition fail: the year I thought protein was just a gym-bro obsession. Spoiler alert: I was so wrong. Picture this: Me, circa 2019, living my best vegan life, rolling my eyes at anyone mentioning protein needs. Fast forward three months - my

Stop Freaking Out About Your Pandemic Weight - Here's What Actually Matters

Stop Freaking Out About Your Pandemic Weight - Here's What Actually Matters

OK, let's get real for a second. Last week, I found myself standing in front of my mirror, wondering if my pandemic sweatpants were getting tighter. And you know what? My first instinct was to spiral into panic mode and Google "how to lose quarantine weight fast&