Does the thought of setting a big health goal or making a big change in your life seem overwhelming? Or did you set a big goal this year, but now find that you’re struggling to make progress on it? If so, you’re not alone. For many of us, finding the time and energy needed to…
Weirdly, July 1 is one of my favorite days of the year. I love the possibilities that July 1 brings. It’s the beginning of a new month, but it also signals the beginning of the second half of the year. It’s like a mini-January 1. Which means that it’s the perfect time to review, reset, and…
I baked these loaves of sourdough bread this weekend. They look nice and tasted good, but the process of making them was very imperfect. And by that I mean that no serious, respectable baker would approve of the way I made these loaves. Why? Because I – So, these loaves aren’t going to win any…
This year, I’m focusing on making simple, healthy changes – nothing stressful or unsustainable! One of my goals for the year is to improve my diet by eating at least 30 different plant foods every week – fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains. I got this idea from the book Fiber Fueled by…
The idea for this tool comes from my friend Christina Wiley, author of Juggling Real Food and Real Life, who talks about using “pockets of time” – 15 minutes here, 20 minutes there – to prep real food for healthy meals. I love that idea, and I also love the fact that you can use…
We’ve been talking this month about Mindset Tools – small changes in the way you think and the way you approach making healthy changes in your life. These Mindset Tools can help you reach a goal or do something you really want to do, even if you’ve struggled in the past to make those changes….
If you’ve tried to lose weight, you know how hard and frustrating it can be. Women, in particular, face a lot of challenges related to weight loss. Some of those challenges are physical, some are emotional, and some are social – including repeated messages that remind us how hard it is to lose weight and…
I attempt to keep my stress level under control, and you probably do too. I’m always looking for ways to reduce stress and to limit the number of things that add stress to my life. But keeping stress tamped down is hard, and sometimes it’s just about impossible. Things we can’t control seem to swoop…
Does this sound familiar? You try to exercise regularly, but can’t seem to find the time – or the energy – to make it a habit. You get stuck in an endless cycle of good intentions and frustrating results. Or maybe you’ve given up trying to exercise altogether, because it isn’t worth the effort –…
This month we’re talking about tools you can use as you work on making healthy or positive changes in your life. Whether you’ve set a goal to work on your physical health – such as to eat healthier, start exercising, or get more sleep – or to make a positive change in your family, marriage,…