Mireille's Journey To Health

REAL, FRUGAL, HEALTHY, and FUN!!!

Nothing But Willpower

It’s the last day of my writing/blogging class.  We’ve been asked to write about our most prized possessions.  I’m a bit of a minimalist and don’t put a lot of value … Continue reading

May 1, 2015 · 3 Comments

Plastic Confessions

Before After Ok, so here I am.  I have introduced myself as a girl who struggled with body image, did terrible things to be skinny, and discovered a healthy lifestyle.  … Continue reading

April 30, 2015 · 16 Comments

Embrace Your Healthy Fears – Let Them Be Your Greatest Strengths

We all have fears.  Fear is only bad when it holds you back.  When it drives you forward, it can be your greatest strength. Let your fear of a wreck … Continue reading

April 28, 2015 · 9 Comments

The Ab Wheel – A Brilliant Simple Machine

The ab wheel is an absolutely brilliant piece of equipment.  It’s simply a wheel with a rod through it.  I bought this one here in the picture for my husband … Continue reading

April 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

Leaving Your Personal Trainer — Training Yourself

Almost 3 years ago, while living in North Carolina, I decided I wanted to do a show. A bikini competition.  I wanted to get my body in the best shape of … Continue reading

April 24, 2015 · 8 Comments

Note To All: Eat Your Greens

Bring on the kale, collards, turnip greens, Swiss chard, spinach, mustard greens, broccoli (sort of a leafy green), lettuce, and cabbage.  Gardening season is upon us and my spinach is … Continue reading

April 23, 2015 · 4 Comments

EEEK!!! You Found Another Pound! … Or Maybe 2!

Ok, so there you are in your bathroom… naked… about to shower.  You notice the bathroom scale.  Think to yourself, ‘I think I’ll check my weight.”  Or, maybe you check … Continue reading

April 22, 2015 · Leave a comment

Somedays You Have To Hold On A Little Tighter

The following is a conversation via text messaging between my mom and I from yesterday morning. Mom: Diana called yesterday afternoon and told me how much better Grandma was doing, but … Continue reading

April 21, 2015 · 2 Comments

As Kids We Ate – Part 2

Our writing assignment for today is actually a great follow up from my last post, As Kids We Just Ate.  Almost like a part 2.  Today, our prompt refers back … Continue reading

April 20, 2015 · 3 Comments

As Kids We Just Ate!

Alright, so I’ve mentioned before that I am taking a blogging/writing class at the moment.  We get a new prompt and twist every weekday.  It’s been a fun challenge so … Continue reading

April 18, 2015 · 5 Comments