Spring is coming! Whether you are thinking of a Spring Break getaway or feeling the body image pressure because summer looms on the horizon, you will be blessed by the series we are doing here at Compared to Who? for the whole month of March. We've called it "March...
Heather Creekmore
Hope for Exercise Bulimia: Allison’s Story
This is Allison's story of exercise builimia. I met Allison at a north Texas MOPS group last month. She was gracious enough to message me after the meeting and share with me her story. I wanted you all to read it and be encouraged too. There is hope. Great hope. It's...
Is it Time to Stop Blaming Barbie?
"Finally, Barbie will look more like us!" The radio DJ exclaimed. "This will help little girls feel better about themselves. It's so great for them." She gushed. But is it true? Will the new, curvier Barbies--or their darker skin or shorter stature...
No One Knows I Worry About My Body Image
I was scrolling through Pinterest one day and found the Christian Body Image Awareness Quiz. Out of curiosity, I took the 5-Day Email Challenge and it confirmed something I already kind of knew: I have a problem. No one would be able to tell, but I struggle daily with...
Make My Heart Believe
For the better part of my life, my relationship with food, diet, exercise, and my body has been . . . complicated, to say the least. I’ve been through seasons of “plans” — i.e, Hallie’s path to less jiggle - seasons of “intentionally zero plans” - i.e., Hallie says...
Enjoy Life!
About a year ago, a woman who I love and respect sat with me and listened as I shared all of the perils of my current life as a 25 year old female. I had no idea what I wanted to do for a career (despite plenty of searching), all of the good guys were taken and I was...
Best Christian Workout Songs
Here's the reason I'm writing this list of the best Christian workout songs: A few years ago when the song Gangnam Style topped the charts, my eldest son was in kindergarten at a local elementary school. His gym teacher found this particular tune to be an asset to the...
I Have an Eating Disorder
Today's post is written by a friend--a very courageous friend who thought it best that her name be left off of this vulnerable confession. Like the author, I too struggled with an eating disorder when I was in my teens and twenties, yet I didn't have anorexia or...
Building Your House: A Faithful Mom’s Guide to Organizing Home and Family {Book Review}
In two weeks I'm moving! Just like last January. Yes, you read that right. I moved a year ago. Now, I'm moving again. And, no, this is not something I enjoy doing. But, what I am looking forward to is being in our own home, once again. And, being organized. Oh, don't...
Consider This When Making Weight Loss Resolutions
Did you make some weight loss resolutions this year? I bet you did. Tis the season for that sort of thing, right? Just yesterday I heard a Christian radio announcer read a story that said the top new year's resolution for many will once again be exercise more....