The Scale Was Never Built for My Body
Once a year, Disney gave money back. To the employees who hit the right health metrics. I never passed. Every year, the same result. Every year, the nurse announcing it...
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Why One-Size-Fits-All Wellness Doesn't Work for Brown Bodies
I'd follow the same workout and eating plans as everyone else and still feel stuck. Bloated, exhausted, craving sugar by 3 PM. For a long time, I thought it was...
Are Cravings Emotional or Genetic?
I used to think my cravings were just a lack of willpower. That if I could "just be stronger," I'd stop reaching for the chocolate. But the truth is more...
Visiting NYC and Not Craving Sugar
I spent last week in New York City, walking more than 4 miles a day. Past every bakery. Past every ice cream shop. Past every chocolate store. And for once?...
Why Brown Bodies Hold More Belly Fat: A History Written in Our Blood
The belly fat wasn't new. My mother had it. Her mother had it. And her mother before that. I used to think it was just genetics. It is — but...
The Belly Fat My Doctor Never Explained.
My doctor pointed at my midsection and said "that's the dangerous kind." Then he handed me a pamphlet about portion control and moved on. He never explained why it was...
