Welcome to ToughBaby
If you’re here, you might be tired of starting over, tired of letting yourself down, and ready to finally move forward.
I know I am.
What Is ToughBaby?
ToughBaby is that strong, resilient version of yourself that’s already inside you.
She’s the voice that cuts through excuses, cravings, and “I’ll start Monday” lies. She tells you what you need to hear — sometimes gently, sometimes with tough love.
She doesn’t let you stay small. She pushes you to stand up and move forward.
The opposite of ToughBaby is PuffBaby — the version of you that buffers life’s realities with self-defeating behaviors, that chooses comfort over growth, softness over strength.
I’ve been PuffBaby for decades. Now I’m working to develop my inner ToughBaby through three core areas:
RESILIENCE • WELLNESS • PURPOSE
Who Am I?
I’m Jane — an everywoman still figuring it out.
I’m in my early 60s. I have ADHD. I’ve tried and failed at countless diets, projects, and plans. I’m exhausted from false starts but still hopeful enough to try again.
For decades, I buffered reality with food, spending, and self-destructive behaviors. I played small and broke promises to myself.
Now I’m pulling my own loose thread: overeating and lack of exercise. That’s my battlefield right now — not because ToughBaby is a weight loss blog, but because that’s where my transformation starts.
What This Blog Is
This is my personal journal, with accountability.
I’ve always journaled. Now I’m doing it here, working through my journey to become stronger in every way: more resilient, proactive, healthier, and purposeful.
I’m writing for myself first. If it helps you, if you want to subscribe and begin your own journey alongside me, that’s wonderful. But right now I have nothing to offer except my honest process.
No programs. No promises. No expertise.
Just regular writing about doing the work.
What You’ll Find Here
- Regular Posts — Short, honest reflections on my journey to develop my inner ToughBaby
- Three Themes — Posts connected to Resilience, Wellness, or Purpose
- Real Talk — No fluff, no perfect life, no answers. Just one woman pulling her loose thread and sharing what happens.
WWTBD?
When life gets messy, when I feel stuck, when I’m about to repeat old patterns — I stop and ask:
WWTBD? (What Would ToughBaby Do?) What is the right choice that I already know?
Sometimes the answer is “take the walk” or “skip the cookie.” Sometimes it’s “rest” or “say no” or “lighten up and laugh.”
My inner ToughBaby already knows what I need. I’m learning to listen to her and follow through.
You can ask yourself the same question. Your inner ToughBaby has answers for you too.
An Invitation
I believe we all have an inner ToughBaby — that strongest, best version of ourselves waiting to be tapped into and channeled.
I’m working to find mine.
If you want to follow along:
- Subscribe to get my posts in your inbox
- Read and comment as I document my journey
- Ask yourself WWTBD when you face choices
- Find your own inner ToughBaby as I find mine
That’s all I’ve got. And maybe that’s enough.
Getting strong for good,
xo Jane