When was the last time you went to your doctor and felt heard? It’s been a while, right? Ever since being diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2013 my new normal includes spending plenty of time in doctor’s offices and seeing…
I Finally Did it!
After years of thinking about it, wavering back and forth, and holding off on enrolling for far longer than I should have, I am pleased to announce that I am starting classes today with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)…
How I Quit Sugar (Without Really Trying)
We are a week into the New Year—the time when a lot of those resolutions begin to slip by the wayside. I know, I’ve been there, thinking to myself, ‘I’ll start that clean eating routine…tomorrow’ and ‘I’ll get back to…
Thyroid Yoga Functional Nutrition Intensive: A Recap
This is turning into quite the Wellness Week here on Living in Steil, with the introduction of the Thyroid Yoga Functional Nutrition Intensive earlier and then Heather’s incredible story of surviving mesothelioma. I am excited to give you all a…
Nibbling on Nuts (and Other Healthy Snacks)
In the past, I’ve posted a lot about my love of all things sweet. To keep with this year’s goal of focusing more on my health, I realized that I needed to make significant changes in my diet. I have…
Sayonara Sugar – One Month Mark
I wanted to give you all an update on how I am doing with my sugar detox. It has been one full month since I swore off sugar. I feel like this is a huge accomplishment and I am proud…
Sayonara Sugar!
Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am addicted to sugar. I’ve always had a sweet tooth – but in recent years, especially after thyroid cancer, I realized this was a habit that I needed to kick. Just to give…
An Eating Epiphany
With a new month approaching and a looming birthday in the not-too-distant future (where I will inevitably be one year older, and I hope wiser!), I am dedicating the month of October to a self-imposed healthy eating challenge. I realize…
