by Allison Mitchell I became acquainted with Thin Within in 2009. I had just stopped participating in the Weigh Down Workshop and had experienced weight loss. The Thin Within principles did not...
Being Honest With Myself
Some of you reading this may have just heard of Thin Within. Some may have done a few of the studies and others may be "Veterans". No matter where we are on this journey, in order for this way of...
Positive – My Word for the Year
I follow a blog where the writer has shared that each year she asks God to give her a word. This word is her focus for the year. For the last couple of years, I have followed suit and asked God for...
Facing Challenges/Keep Practicing
“If you faced any challenges in this last month, raise your hand!” Let’s imagine that all of us who read this are in a big room together and I just said that first sentence from a podium. Glance...
Expect Miracles instead of Making Resolutions
One of my favorite Christmas songs is “Mary Did You Know” written by Mark Lowry and one of my new favorite renditions of this song is the one performed by Danny Gokey (see it here: Danny Gokey -...
This Christmas
I have been noticing that my heart has felt different this Christmas season. I am more focused on others. I am looking forward to time spent with my family. I am not tense or nervous or insecure...
It’s Not About Food?! (A Christmas Miracle)
It’s the week of Christmas and guess what? I’m tired of food!! I know! It sounds crazy! Who would ever get tired of eating or tired of food? Now that I can eat anything that I want, sometimes...
Come To The Manger
STOP. Take a M O M E N T. ~~~~breathe~~~~ Christmas is next week and I’m sure most of us are trying to finish up all the last minute preparations, cooking, gift purchases and wrapping. Some...
The Snowball Effect
We just got hit with a massive snowstorm here in Colorado! I awoke to 10 inches of snow on the ground and another 2 inches have fallen in the last 3 hours alone. It didn't look like it was going to...




