We’re standing in the doorway of September. Summer days still linger, yet autumn is inching its way into our lives—and wardrobes. It’s one more variable we can add to our current list. (Don’t we have enough of them?) When my oldest son was a senior in high...
Weight loss vs. weight maintenance are very different animals. It’s almost easier to be in the camp of losing pounds rather than maintaining equilibrium. Almost. There are 3 simple strategies to help end yo-yo dieting and give you the confidence you need to stay in your happy...
In last week’s blog, I mentioned water intake, slower eating, and increased movement. Did you pick up on the fact that I never suggested WHAT to eat? This week, I invite you to look at all the habits you are living into throughout your day. The...
My current summer (now that it’s official!) read is “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. I’m working on improving a few of mine—slowly—one at a time. A simple one: Do It Now. If a task takes less than 5 minutes, I’ll do it. I find that I...
When you boil it all down, getting fit is really very simple. Here’s the secret: Create a habit that leads you in the direction of improving your health and fitness level. Once you master it, add another one. Repeat. Continually. Creating—and maintaining—your unique health and fitness program is a...
Commitment: the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose. Today, I’d like you to consider what you are committed to that is all about you. Yes, that’s right. It is YOUR time to focus on YOU. No, this is not about being selfish or self-centered. This is...
Happy First Week of 2019! Now that the celebrations are a fond memory, I am ready to settle myself down and focus on a daily routine that brings me even more peace and joy. Easier said than done, right? We schedule our lives so carefully, yet...
I recently got a call from my son who started a new job as a rehabilitation therapist in conjunction with a chiropractor. He is learning lots of information, including the in’s and out’s of being a small business owner. His routine for cooking meals, working out, and...
It’s the time of year when I feel the need to let go of things in my environment that no longer bring me joy. Relax; I’m keeping Mr. Non-Compliant and the dog. Over the years, I’ve collected books the way Imelda Marcos collected shoes. (However, I...
I read an article last week about the obesity rate in the United States. According to the report covering 2015 and 2016: 40 percent of adults and 18.5 percent of children are obese. The numbers have not gone down since prior reports and actually, have...