In my last post, I talked about my recent success with habit tracking and scaling back habits. Today, I want to dive into a habit that is going very well, but previously had been a long-time struggle for me—eating too much takeout. The negative health and financial impacts caused by eating too much takeout are devastating. The average American household spends thousands of dollars a year on dining out. It’s…
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Scale Back Your Habits
Read moreI am in the midst of the most successful month that I have had in 4 years. These last few years, I have been struggling to get my life in order. Remaining consistent with basic habits was a challenge for me. I could not build…
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How to Control Blood Sugar With Gestational Diabetes
Read moreDuring my twin pregnancy, one of the first things that my doctor told me was that I was at increased risk for gestational diabetes. Gratefully, I did not develop this condition, however, through the pregnancy I remained mindful of the risk factors and worked to…
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A Simple Formula for Weight Loss
Read moreIf you haven’t read my post, The Simple Equation for Fitness, read that before you read this one. In that post I talked about the fundamentals of weight loss and gain, as well as my personal history with the topic. It is a critical precursor…
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The Simple Equation for Fitness
Read moreLet’s talk about physical health, particularly our physical bodies and body weight, also called fitness. I could write a novel on this topic, you know. I have run the gamut on it. In my lifetime, I have been everything from obese all the way to…
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On Starting Over Again with Self-Kindness
Read moreDuring this first year of twin motherhood, my physical wellness has slipped away once again. Mentally and emotionally I’ve done remarkably well. I’ve been hit with obstacle after obstacle during these 12 months but I’ve handled it all with grace. I’ve remained present. I’ve enjoyed…
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The Stages of Mindfulness
Read moreThe Stages of Mindfulness ❈ P𝕒𝕪𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔸𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟: Be aware of your surroundings. Use your senses to bring you more deeply into this moment. What do you see? What do you hear? Be aware of your body. Be aware of your breathing. ❈ 𝕀𝕟…
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Naturally Boosting Your Immunity // Nature > Chemicals
Read moreThe issues of health and immunity are hot topics right now for obvious reasons. Navigating the decisions that we make for ourselves and our families at this time in history can be incredibly difficult and overwhelming. Over the course of the next few weeks, I…
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5 Health and Wellness Tips for Winter
Read moreWinter is a polarizing season. People either love it (coziness, holidays, decorations galore) or hate it (cold, cold, and more cold). But if there’s one thing people can agree on, it’s that winter should be a time of comfort (and alright, a little overindulgence). Between…