Author laura

Sitting, Waiting, Wishing, Hoping.

As much as I’d like to think it, I can’t will anything to happen. If I could, I’d have everything I wanted; the body I want, the hair to match, kids who aren’t constantly bickering, and the bags under my… Continue Reading →

She sets the city on fire

I love that song, by Gavin DeGraw, every time I hear it I turn it way up.  What’s that saying? Some days I can conquer the world, and other days I put laundry in the oven.  Yup, pretty much. Tomorrow… Continue Reading →

Actions speak louder than words – I’m struggling

  I broke and cried the ugliest cry this morning. I tend to carry a lot on my shoulders and I just couldn’t anymore. I’m overwhelmed. I slept terrible last night (or didn’t sleep really). I did my respective drop… Continue Reading →

Nothing but a LOVE struggle

Today reflected a large amount of questions, thought, and opportunity. We had a morning here, let me tell you.  Woke up late, unfinished homework from the weekend, missed the bus…spilled breakfast you name it, it happened.  While I was on… Continue Reading →

Feeling Preppy

While my main focus with this blog is weight loss, it involves your entire life.  I’m a mom with three kids, two in various activities. I don’t have the luxury of just dropping everything for the gym and focusing on… Continue Reading →

Push it

I dragged myself out of bed this morning at 4:45am…got dressed, put my shoes on, and left for the 5:30am spin class.  It’s been a while! . It’s so early but I knew it would be my only opportunity to… Continue Reading →

Week-end recap

It’s been a busy few days! I’m feverishly reworking my website, getting the kids organized to start school, and the laundry pile never seems to end! Total full mom mode! We had a great time on Friday night at the… Continue Reading →

My mission: Turn my fantasy into reality

What do you think about when staring out the car window? I had every intention of blogging while I was away. I even started writing a little, while I was on the beach, but I wanted to wait, and I’m… Continue Reading →

One year – Up, down, and all around

This year has been nothing but a roller coaster. My youngest turns one in less than a week. It feels like some sort of victory – we made it. The sleepless nights, bottles, lots of firsts. And then I’m sad…. Continue Reading →

Balancing

I spent much of my day head buried in work with my stressors swimming around in the background. It’s all about choices. Are my circumstances going to change if I’m stressing about it all day? No. So why put myself… Continue Reading →

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