Jordan Parker

10/01/2024

When you're in the midst of the struggle, it's easier to focus on the negative. We get caught up in how hard life feels instead of training our brain to look for the good in all things.

The research on practicing gratitude blows my mind. Science would love to claim the credit for this practice to enhance mental health, physical health, and overall well being but Jesus showed us how to practice gratitude far before scientists began researching it.

This a simple but effective tool to change your mindset.

09/01/2024

Let's be honest, which one are you?

Having a negative mindset is a learned behavior that we have the opportunity to change with some practice. The experiences you've had in your lifetime shaped whether you tend to lean more towards having a negative or positive mindset.

Do you want to change your mindset?

08/01/2024

My body hurt. I remember crying after carrying a basket of laundry downstairs. I sat and had myself a pitty party. (Genuinely a big fan of those) I felt betrayed by my body, again.

I had endured life with type 1 diabetes and now my doctors are saying “this is just the disease process”. I sat and cried. I thought “how am I supposed to just accept that this is my life now?” I was 29 and my life felt over.

I won’t tell you it was easy or that I saw immediate results because it isn’t and I didn’t. It takes complete commitment and an understanding of why you’re doing this. It’s not for the immediate result but for the wholeness it comes with and for your future.

It’s taken over a year to lose 65lbs. I’m not at my desired weight yet but now I eat, move my body, and heal because I LOVE my body not to punish it.

07/01/2024

I tried going gluten free 2-3 times before I successfully made the switch. Every time I overwhelmed myself. I found it extremely difficult to find substitutions for the things I loved and the longest times I made it through was because I was under eating and starving.

As a type 1 diabetic I’ve struggled with disordered eating for as long as I can remember. Every decision I make is surrounding the foods I’m eating. Developing disordered eating was bound to happen, eventually. The statistics are actually scary when it comes to women with T1D and disordered eating.

In May of 2022 when I finally committed to the change in diet, I was at my lowest. I was depressed, anxious, miserable and the heaviest I’ve ever been. I had went to every specialist that would see me. Had every test ran that insurance would cover and every appointment left me feeling ashamed and defeated. One day, I watched a video that made me roll my eyes. This super fit gym guy said, everything is hard. Pick your hard. Being over weight is hard. So is losing weight. Divorce is hard. So is fighting for your marriage. Life is inherently hard friends. I knew I needed to hear it and it’s truthfully where a tiny ounce of motivation came from.

If you’ve been considering going gluten free but feel overwhelmed or frustrated with doing so, take a breathe and know the results and relief I feel since cutting out gluten is worth every tear I’ve shed.

07/01/2024

06/01/2024

Hi friends it’s been a while! I always keep this page as a backup since FB tried to get rid of me in 2023 but I’m considering sharing more here about the lifestyle changes I’ve made to lose 65 lbs and how I’ve change my mindset — I don’t have a ton to share yet but I have really BIG and a little scary goals I’d like to hit this year and could use help from you all.

Social media is my full time job but unfortunately I don’t make a full time income anymore. It’s a part of social media that I don’t like to talk about because if I’m being honest, I’m disappointed in myself for not doing more than I have. Most platforms changed their algorithm and made earning money more difficult for content creators. My personal page grew really quickly and now it’s completely stopped. As frustrating as it is, my concern is all the women we’re missing. All the people who are tired of suffering alone with chronic illness who need community. So, in true Jordan fashion, I might’ve fallen but I always get back up.

I am so excited to see where this goes.

06/01/2024

Usually when I tell people how I lost 65 lbs as someone with chronic illness I get no response or “I could never it’s too hard”. So, I made it easier for you. 😘

Customizable meal plans that include snacks and a grocery list coming soon. 👀

22/12/2022

I potentially have an episode going live tomorrow morning if I don’t chicken out and cancel it 🥴 it was a difficult topic. So hit me with your questions for our next Q+A episode so I can record it before Christmas!

I give shout outs on the episode if I answer your questions!

12/09/2022

When you bolus for lunch right before getting in the bathtub so now you’re stuck being attached to make sure you receive all units on board. 😅

23/08/2022

I spent my first day home alone swinging in this hammock. I’d say it’s a win.

23/08/2022

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

21/08/2022

The truth about life with diabetes? It’s unpredictable.

I didn’t do anything out of the normal or unusual today but my blood sugar for the last 24 hours has only been in rage 2%.

This roller coaster I’m riding today is far from done as I am climbing again. It can be exhausting, anxiety inducing and even painful.

Did you know that people with chronic physical illnesses are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety or depression as their physically healthy counterparts — and for specific health conditions, the rate is even higher.

21/08/2022

The two coolest girls 😎

21/08/2022

Todays garden picks! I never imagined I would like gardening as much as I do! 🥹😍

18/08/2022

Any other parents READY for school to start? 😵‍💫😅 hello 1st + 5th grade!

17/08/2022

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NORI! You are so loved.

15/08/2022

Cheese is investigating why my cucumbers look so weird.

15/08/2022

When I started this Instagram I made sure all of my photos had filters and that my feed was cohesive with all the same look. I didn’t post for a while because I felt so defeated that my content wasn’t “getting enough views”. The things I love don’t get a ton of engagement and then it hit me, others don’t have to love it but I do. Goodbye filters.

12/08/2022

Look at the newest addition! I am obsessed!

11/08/2022

I got into my car and hit my arm on the side of the door in the process. 😭

10/08/2022

We went to my favorite place yesterday! Look at these cuties!

09/08/2022

Cuties