Life Lessons From The Baby Left On a Doorstep

  On December 24, 1989, I was found on a doorstep. The Doctors assumed I was about 2 days old- so, for 28 years, December 22nd has been my birthday- and that, it shall remain. This is my favorite story- the in depth explanation of my adoption story. If you have any questions about adoption, the Safe Haven law, or … Read More

36: FOOD FREEDOM SERIES, Episode 4: “Clean Plate Club”

This is one of my favorite topics surrounding food! Were you raised to always clean your plate before leaving the dinner table? Do you feel guilty throwing food away?  What about if you spend a ton of money at a fancy restaurant? How do you feel about leaving food on your plate there? This one’s a good one!  Make sure … Read More

[Food Freedom Series] Episode 5: Starvation Mode

    Does starvation mode exist? Is your body really holding on to extra weight because you’re not eating enough? We’re talking all about that today. We also dive deeper into the metabolism. How eating less isn’t necessarily the answer to weight loss, how feeling hungry doesn’t mean you’re losing weight, and what to do if you’re hungry all of … Read More

[Food Freedom Series] Episode 4: Clean Plate Club

  You were probably raised to clean your plate. There are starving children in Africa after all, aren’t there? Ever wonder if you should stop eating at a specific time in order to lose weight? Should you eat carbs after 7pm? Are you allowed to eat dinner at 10pm? Listen more to find out. If you’re not hanging out with … Read More

[Food Freedom Series] Episode 3: Carbs After Dark

  Carbs are so bad. And after dark, forget about it! Right? Ever wonder if you should stop eating at a specific time in order to lose weight? Should you eat carbs after 7pm? Are you allowed to eat dinner at 10pm? Listen more to find out. If you’re not hanging out with us over on Facebook yet, jump in here. … Read More

[Food Freedom Series] Episode 2: Macros

  Ever wonder if you’re eating macros? Or like, how do you eat a macro? In this episode of the Food Freedom series, we’re talking all about macros: what they are, how you know what’s a macro, and how this was one of the most liberating experiences of my dieting history. If you haven’t listened to episode 1 of this … Read More

[Food Freedom Series] Episode 1: Calories

  Episode 33 of The Confidence Project Podcast is also Episode 1 of an undetermined number of the FOOD FREEDOM series! There’s a lot of bullshit to sift through out there when it comes to food. And exercise. And happiness. And weight loss. And confidence. So, I’m answering some of the most common misconceptions, some of the most confusing parts … Read More

32: The Sane Approach to Thanksgiving

Do you REALLY think you’re overweight because of Thanksgiving? Do you TRULY believe you still have 20+ pounds to lose because each year you overeat just on Thanksgiving? This is a year round issue, my friends. I, for one, am exhausted by the amount of crap all over the place about how to handle the Holidays. Eat this, not that.  … Read More