Let me start by saying, I've never loved my body. I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. I'm very self conscience and it keeps me from doing things that I love, like swimming. Trying on a bathing suit is a personal nightmare for me. I know this is a common issue for women who are overweight and also underweight. When I got pregnant, I felt great. I loved every second of it, it was the first time in my life that I felt comfortable in my own skin. I loved my growi

Like many families, we deal with the madness of the holidays trying to split our time so we see both sides of the family. My sister-in-law and I trade off years to host Thanksgiving. This year, dinner will be at my house. We have an open invitation to come for dinner, dessert, family football or just to pop in to say hi. It's important to me that our boys are surrounded by family and have a sense of togetherness. My husband comes from a huge Greek family, Christmas is celebra