Early Life Hi! My name is Emily Flanders, but most people call me Emi. My life has mostly been what you would expect from a 23-year-old girl from Texas. I grew up in a middle-class, single-income household. My father was the breadwinner for most of my childhood. My mom cleaned houses and made candles or…
Almost every morning, I have this delicious seed yogurt with my breakfast. I love that it’s packed with protein and fiber, tastes good, and I can make it ahead of time for an easy breakfast. I often top it with berries or slivered almonds, but I also think it would be good with fresh peaches…
James 1:2-4 says, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (NKJV) I will admit that I have not always been good at this. In fact,…
When I was a teenager, I went to the doctor for my irregular menstrual cycle. It had come with other symptoms (weight gain, hair growth on my face, mood changes, etc) and I was concerned. I told my doctor that I thought I might have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. I was told that my symptoms were…
I feel like most of the Christians I know today are under severe spiritual attack. I have heard so many of my closest brothers and sisters in Christ say that they are just beat down by everything that has been thrown at them lately. I’ve heard many of them say (and have experienced myself) they…
One of the things I struggled with the most when I first set out to lose weight was, “What is the best diet for weight loss?” The first doctor I saw regarding my PCOS symptoms shrugged them off, told me I didn’t have PCOS, and advised me to count calories. This method wasn’t effective for…
How does water help you stay healthy? How much water should you drink? What if you don’t like water?
I absolutely love bread and tortillas. I love sandwiches and wraps and quesadillas. I can’t tell you just how much I love these foods. And these foods must really love me back, because they stay with me, hugging my waistline. I’ve found that a diet low in carbs and high in protein and fiber is…
For a long time, my menstrual cycle was out of control. I would go for months without having a period, then bleed heavily for weeks, even months, without reprieve. The first time I brought it up with a physician, my symptoms were dismissed. But when I got a second opinion a few years later, I…
