Every year, December 27th is a reminder to me of how far I’ve come, and how far I have left to go. Five years ago today was my first day of eating disorder treatment. It feels like both a lifetime and a second ago. I was 16, afraid, angry, and really just broken. I walked in the door of the doctor’s office and started what I thought would be a quick, few month-long process. Never did I think that five years later, I would still be battling ED every day. But, I also never thought that I would be able…
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Continue Reading*This post may contain affiliate links Happy Friday everyone! Kicking the weekend off with an absolutely delicious breakfast over here! I’ve teamed up with Pete and Gerry’s to make a recipe from Jessica Merchant’s (@howsweeteats) cookbook, Everyday Dinners! I decided to make the Embarrassingly Easy Breakfast Tacos, and they lived up to their name. Ready in just 10 minutes, these tacos were so fluffy and flavorful, thanks to Pete and Gerry’s eggs! P.S. Pete and Gerry’s is hosting an #ElevateYourEggs giveaway this month, and the winner will receive a $250 gift card, a year’s supply of Pete and Gerry’s eggs,…
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Continue ReadingHello sweet friends! As many of you may know, February 22-28 is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week! It is a week dedicated to raising awareness and helping those whose lives are affected by eating disorders. For the last four years, I’ve battled with anorexia nervosa, you can read more about my story here. It has been the most difficult part of my life, but I am incredibly grateful for the recovery that I’ve experienced and God’s grace in bringing people into my life who help me every day to continue overcoming my disorder. It is my mission to do everything…
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Continue ReadingMy friends! I can hardly believe this crazy year is almost over. I’ve been doing so much reflecting over the past few days, and while there were a lot of horrible things that happened this year, I’ve also been trying to focus on good things that happened. So, as a fun way to close out this year on JP, I wanted to share a big list of some of my favorite products and things this year! Everything will be linked below, and I’ve split it up into categories so it’ll be easy for you all to find what you’re looking…
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Continue ReadingHere is the story, in bits and pieces, of my battle with anorexia nervosa. Eating disorders are real, horrifying illnesses that desperately need to be addressed and discussed more frequently. By far the most helpful thing to me during my recovery was hearing stories of other people who had gone through the same thing. Because of this, I see it as my responsibility to share what I’ve been through in hopes of helping others who are struggling. If you or someone that you know is in need of help, the National Eating Disorders Association has incredible resources and information. You can also call their…
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Continue Reading(February 28th, 2020) National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. 7 days of the calendar year that are dedicated to bringing awareness and help to disorders that affect millions on every single day of the calendar year. I might share parts of my journey throughout this week, but first, I want to say this. Every year, I am amazed and inspired by the courage and vulnerability of those who share their stories during this week. I am also always saddened that so many people share this hard journey. I also want to honor all of the people who are struggling silently. You…
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Continue Reading(September 2019) Hi everyone! I just spent some time catching up on everything I’ve missed on here (Instagram) in the last week, and I was struck by just how encouraging this community is. Post after post, reminding their people that they are loved, teaching important lessons, and sharing their hearts. Reading all of these had me feeling really inspired to share what’s been on my heart lately. So, here goes. If you are struggling, with an eating disorder, with depression, with anxiety, with anything else, you need to know that you are STRONG. The battles that happen on the inside,…
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Continue Reading(July 2019) Hi my people! I hope that Tuesday is treating you well lately I’ve been struggling with ED thoughts/body image a lot and in all honesty, I am so tired of it. But I often feel like there’s nothing else that I can do to get rid of this. I always hear people talking about how important it is to love your body. This phrase has always been confusing for me, because no matter how hard I try to, it is really difficult for me to love my body. So, I am instead choosing to try to SHOW love…
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Continue Reading(August 5th, 2019) Hey people! July was National Ice Cream month🍦 but I forgot to post about it, but better late than never right?! Ice cream is one of my favorite foods. But it’s also one of the foods that has caused the most stress for me over the last few years of recovery. •4 years ago, I could go out to get ice cream without a second thought, I had no regrets about it. I can now see just how free I was, in terms of food, at this point in my life. . •3 years ago, I could…
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Continue Reading(February 22nd, 2020) Hello my friends! Happy February! Today, we’re going to chat about an important topic: defeating the winter blues while you’re in college! In my opinion, wellness and health extend so far beyond food; mental health is so important and is a critical part of overall wellness. I don’t know about you guys, but for me, the most difficult part of moving to a new state has been adjusting to the weather. When I was looking at school, nobody told me that Michigan gets CLOUDY for 5 months every year. I didn’t realize how much of a sunshine-lover…