Carrie Saum
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Carrie Saum Articles
Visiting my family in the Sierra Nevada foothills is one of the great pleasures of my life. I get to work, cook, and play while my amazing folks keep an eye on my kid. My inspiration and productivity skyrocket when I'm able to step away from my version of the daily grind and get a little refocused and centered. The food I make tastes a little better, and I move a little easier without a three-year-old constantly in tow.
Read...In February, you gave me that soul-punching gaze again and told me it's okay to eat bread while we obtain Our Best Bodies. You lost 26(!) pounds and you eat bread every damn day! I feel how miraculous this is for you because you've probably made bread evil, along with All The Carbs and fat on your body.
Read...I can’t promise this will cure everything that ails you, but it’s a good start to a new year if nothing else.
Read...Okay, so the world feels like it’s ending. I know it does because I have facebook and I read the news and I’m on this planet.
Read...You are more than a body; you are more than your achievements and goals. Here are three resolutions that have nothing to do with your body.
Read...In an age where we are isolated but still technologically connected, this is important. It’s okay to be alone. It’s okay to be unoccupied.
Read...On a whim, I grabbed some feta cheese at the store and fresh parsley. Then a few sweet peppers, cucumbers, garlic, yogurt, dill and mint found their way into my cart, as well. What transpired was nothing short of an absolute inspiration.
Read...On a practical level, being my own guru means that I trust myself. I can forgive myself when I make mistakes, and not get stuck in cycles of shame and despair. I can ask for help when I need it, and seek out important support like professional therapy and support when I can't get out of my own head.
Read...For the first time in my life, I was lost after leaving Evangelical Christianity. I watched the shores of everything safe and familiar wash away.
Read...Apparently, there's a thing happening in Houston this weekend. A sportsball game of some sort and people are super excited about it.
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