Meet Brooke. Like many women that we interviewed for the More Than My Numbers project, weight and the number on the scale had a big hold on her. In Brooke's story, she bravely opens up about that number on the scale consuming her while she struggled with anorexia. Her...
Liz says I Am More Than My Numbers
Meet Liz. Liz's story around numbers is a common one: weight. It's a number that almost every woman struggles to make peace with, embrace, or love. And while her number is a common definer, her story is her own. Get to know why this full busted woman is learning to...
Why I Started the More Than My Numbers Project
Hey there. It's Kimmay 🙂 I'm the creator of the More Than My Numbers project. This project has been on my heart for years. And with the help of an all-female production team, brave participants, amazing sponsors, and a lot of determination, it's finally here....
Kait Says I Am More Than My Numbers
Meet Kait. She was our first More Than My Numbers participant, and her story had us in tears during the shoot. Her raw vulnerability and willingness to show up and share her numbers and her struggles are so inspiring. As a person who has been diagnosed with several...
How to Date Yourself (Whether or Not You Have a Partner)
I have been in a committed, monogamous relationship with a wonderful man since 2006. That's over a decade, folks. When people talk about long term relationships and marriages, they often say "don't forget to keep dating each other" or "keep things fresh" or "try new...
Hurray for Four: Ways to Keep Promises To Yourself
Have you ever made a New Year's resolution that didn't stick? Or did you vow to make a change in your life but lost the motivation to keep up the hard work? We've ALL done it. What is it about breaking promises to ourselves? It's so easy to do, and feels so bad. What...
How to Lovingly Reveal Yourself
There's a shift happening. Can you feel it? It includes a level of transparency, of vulnerability, of revealing the truth. It started with things like reality TV and social media - which have backfired into a scripted reality and only sharing perfect images and what...
Reflecting Back and Looking Forward
Someone very dear to me admitted something tough: she hates New Year's Eve. She said she often cries during the countdown. And when friends say "oh, you're crying because you're so happy!" she is actually crying because she's upset. When I asked why, she really...
The Power of Not Being Polite
Have you ever had someone ask, “How are you?” and basically walk away before you could answer? Or, have you asked someone this question and then they go into a long spiel about how they feel, and you regret asking because you are actually in a rush? This, friends, is...
Giving Thanks for the Tough Stuff
Thanksgiving is almost here and I'm stumbling upon lots of articles and blog posts about gratitude and giving thanks. There are so many awesome practices out there for recognizing, cultivating, and expressing thanks. It's great! A few I have found or discovered...