Posts Tagged ‘#progressnotperfection’
How Are You Motivated To Make Change?
What makes you want to change? Is it something inside that just clicks? Is it something someone says to you? According to The National Library of Medicine in their article, On what motivates us: a detailed review of intrinsic v. extrinsic motivation, there are two ways to get your motivation. Intrinsic motivation – this involves performing…
Read MoreMy Losing Battle With Sugar and Journey to Redemption
I’ve always had an insatiable sweet tooth. Birthday cakes as a child, late-night ice cream binges while studying, daily candy fixes to get through stressful and long work days – sugary foods have been my crutch for as long as I can remember. I justified it as harmless…until the pre-diabetes diagnosis came seemingly out of…
Read MoreStrength Training for Beginners: Build Lean Muscle and Boost Metabolism
Starting a strength training routine can seem daunting, but it provides immense benefits for weight loss, blood sugar regulation, and metabolism. Building lean muscle mass helps the body burn more calories and utilize blood glucose efficiently. Follow these tips for beginners to start sculpting muscle and torching fat through strength training. Start with Bodyweight Exercises…
Read MoreThe 5 Pillars I Use With My Clients to Meet Their Health Goals
For anyone who is new to my work, you may not know that I am a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. I help people lose weight permanently and avoid taking medication for conditions they can improve through lifestyle and nutrition changes. I use a five pronged approach, or as I refer to them,…
Read MoreWhat’s the Word for 2023?
Did you choose a word for 2023? I did. My word is COMPLETION. I have a habit of starting lots of things but never bringing any of them to full completion. That includes choosing a word at the beginning of the year. But 2023 will be different. This word came to me in a moment…
Read MoreSalt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
One of my favorite very guilty pleasures is salt and vinegar potato chips. I rarely have them. However, if they’re available and near me, they aren’t safe and neither is anyone who comes between us. I’ve found a healthier way to enjoy the taste of these tart and salty delights. Here ya go…you’re welcome! As…
Read MoreWho’s Ready For A Challenge?
Spring is here! But you already knew that. The days are getting longer. You already knew that too. Did you put on a few pounds over the winter? Even if you’re lucky enough to have maintained or even lost weight (if that was your goal), did your exercise suffer in the cold, dark, dreary winter?…
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