Bonnie Matthews

Our bodies ebb and flow with our lives. They move with us when we are happy. They expand with us when we are sad. They are often a reflection of what is happening, inwardly and outwardly.

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Am I absolutely out of my mind? I hosted my very first "Get Bon" Retreat for a group of women from all over the country who I've never met. They come to learn how to cook my healthy meals that...

I used to have panic attacks in elementary school during gym class. I remember standing in line for the 50 yard dash relay being so scared that my stomach hurt, my palms sweat, and my heart was...

It’s the beginning of Thanksgiving week and here in Baltimore, the leaves are changing. It's a time to reflect and 'nest!’ Who doesn't love just laying around after a big meal, covered in blanket...

How many times have you gone to the store and convinced yourself that you can fit into something that just was plainly too small? How many times have you struggled in the dressing room with a...

How many times have you said "Oh, I'll just start eating better on Monday." And then Monday rolls around and folks invite you out to have drinks after work, and the next thing you know there are...

Someone told me that the planet Mercury is in retrograde the whole month of August. That means that Mercury starts spinning in the opposite direction! That is incredible. Astrologers say that this...

I wrote my last blog about my neighbor Brian and I cooking together. I've had so much fun teaching him how to get healthier through foods that are yummy and fun to make! In the process he's gone...

It's 4:53 a.m.

I can't sleep. My body's clock is all confused. My doctor told me no gym and no physical work for 30 days. I'm devastated. I have a back injury which is a result from a...

The hardest part of being skinny to me is finding balance. It was almost easier being over 265 pounds, despite me being on my way to a heart attack. Time didn't matter. What I ate didn't matter....

During the time I started this path of weight loss and wellness, I was also coming out of a 7 year relationship with my former partner. I was devastated with the breakup. It was unexpected. For...

I'm always looking for new things to play around with in my kitchen. I think I like the names of food just as much as the food itself! Take freekeh, for example. How can you not like a grain...

Dear Doctor Oz,

I want to personally thank you for making me a Wellness Warrior. You have enabled me to do exactly what I wanted to do, which is to share my weight-loss story...

This is one of my favorite original recipes that is great year round. It's low-fat, flavorful and a big hit with guests! The variations on this recipe are endless!

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Good morning folks! Many people have asked me some great questions about my 130 pound weight loss journey through facebook. I am sharing the answers here! Keep the questions coming!

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Arm yourself with the right weapons to attack your weight loss goals carefully and safely. Be your own warrior. Be your own secret weapon! 

1. Attitude:...

That's what I call myself sometimes. Yeah, I know, funny right? Well, I have to laugh at myself because if I don't, who will? I felt like a gerbil in the beginning of my weight loss journey 2...

All week since my segment aired on The Dr. Oz Show I have heard such great feedback from viewers. Thank you for all your positivity! I am going to do my best to give you encouragement each week so...