Grateful for Health
Gratitude is a powerful emotion and mindset characterized by appreciation, thankfulness, and acknowledgment of the positive aspects of life. It involves recognizing and being thankful for the blessings, experiences, and relationships that contribute to our well-being and happiness. Gratitude plays a significant role in promoting both physical and mental health, as well as overall well-being,... Continue reading→
Monitoring Progress
The Scale is a super useful tool for gauging weight loss progress, but it's not the only way to track progress. Consider some of the following ideas to track your health and fitness progress with no scale! **Fitness Trackers and Wearable Devices:** Devices like smartwatches and fitness bands can monitor your daily steps, heart rate,... Continue reading→
Set a New Goal
Is it time for a goal reboot? Here's a structured approach to help you create meaningful and achievable goals: **Reflect on Your Values and Priorities:** Start by considering what truly matters to you. Reflect on your values, passions, and long-term aspirations. Aligning your goals with your core values ensures they are personally meaningful and motivating.... Continue reading→
Building a Support System
Establishing a robust support network for healthy living has been shown to enhance life and lengthen lifespan in many studies. Maintaining motivation, accountability, and consistency in your wellness journey and having people who believe in and support you is prime, but what do you do when some of those people don't feel how you feel... Continue reading→
Staying Motivated
What do you want? Now what do you really want? How can you realistically get there? How will you feel when you achieve your goal? What will you think, how will you sleep and move through the world? Below are some ideas on how to stay motivated, but the truth is, motivation comes from our... Continue reading→
Managing Cravings
Understanding Cravings: In his book, Atomic Habits, James Clear says that a craving is a sense that something is missing. It is a desire to change your internal state. Cravings can arise from various factors, including physiological, psychological, and environmental influences. Physiologically, our bodies may crave certain foods due to hormonal fluctuations, nutrient deficiencies, or... Continue reading→
Consistency Before Complaint
You know, changing lifestyle habits to better health and wellness is definitely not a walk in the park. It takes dedication, patience, and, above all, consistency. Yet, sometimes, we find ourselves feeling frustrated and wondering why "nothing is working" despite our efforts. But here's the thing – before we throw our hands up and blame... Continue reading→
Difficult-Difficult vs. Difficult-Easy
Quick, grab a shovel. Start digging a hole. Dig, dig, dig. The hole serves no purpose. You’re not burying a time capsule or planting a tree. You’re just… digging. It’s hard work. You’re sweating, mopping your brow. It’s difficult work. And it sorta feels productive. But in truth, you’re shoveling to nowhere. “Shoveling to nowhere”... Continue reading→
Hunger is Not an Emergency
We live in a world where convenience and instant gratification reign supreme. Fast food chains, vending machines, and food delivery services cater to our desire for immediate satiation, offering quick fixes to appease hunger pangs at a moment's notice. However, this culture of instant accessibility to food has led many of us to develop a... Continue reading→
Notice and Name
In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to become disconnected from the signals our bodies send us. Rushing from one task to another, our minds often race ahead, leaving our physical sensations trailing behind. Mindfulness, a concept rooted in ancient contemplative traditions, has gained significant traction in modern psychology and wellness practices. At its core, mindfulness... Continue reading→