Change is a pesky notion. For many folks, the biggest challenge in changing their eating habits isn't money, time, or education; it's reframing their connection between food and love.

Although Grandma's passion had led me to the power of food, not all of her recipes were healthy. I kept her gusto and the love that she put into her cuisine but ditched the ingredients that bought her a one-way ticket to arthritis, diverticulitis and a host of other inflammatory conditions. I also ditched my own addictions and compulsions around food, especially sugar.

My mom always said I liked to stir the pot with a glittering spoon.

Don't shrink to meet the expectations of others, grow to become the person you want to be.

I am so frickin' cool and delicious and pretty and witty and sharp! I love every inch of me! Who wouldn't?

No matter how you feel, you made progress today.

Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days ahead.