Things I Swear By — The Blog

Honest reviews and real life stories from a newly retired gym owner, CrossFitter and goldendoodle mom in Wisconsin 🌿

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Showing Up: The Woman I Was Always Meant to Be

I was never one to be outgoing in my womanness. Then 2004 happened — and a woman called about losing weight, and changed everything. This is the story of Martha, and me, and the life I was afraid to want.

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A Love Letter to Lorraine

A personal tribute to my late mother Lorraine Large — the feisty, loving, independent woman who shaped everything I am. This is her story, and mine.