How Many Mondays Have You Started Over? If you’re tired of beginning again, this might be exactly what you need Can we have an honest moment? How many times have you said… “I’ll start Monday.” Or… “After this weekend.” “After vacation.” “When things settle down.” “Definitely January 1st.” If we got a gold star every time
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Create Your Wellness Plan It’s how you’ll stop starting over! Have you ever noticed how easy it is to jump into a new eating plan or workout routine without really knowing where you’re headed? I used to think the next diet, the perfect meal plan, or a better exercise schedule was the answer. But over
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Consistency Beats Perfection … Every Time! Long ago, I believed that if it wasn’t the perfect time, the perfect workout, or the perfect plate of food, it simply wasn’t good enough. If I only had 15 minutes to exercise, I’d convince myself it wasn’t enough to matter. If I couldn’t eat “perfectly,” I’d tell myself
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When Wellness Becomes Your Lifestyle Have you ever wondered why it feels like you’re always starting over? You begin with the best intentions. This is going to be the week you meal prep, go for walks, dust off the treadmill, or finally start using that gym membership you’ve been paying for. Then…life happens. The
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If you’ve ever thought, “Walking doesn’t really count as exercise…” I’d love to change your mind. Walking is one of the most researched forms of physical activity available. It is: Walking Works More Muscles Than You Might Think Every step activates muscles throughout your body. Lower body: gluteus maximus, medius & minimus (your hips and
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8 Ways to Make the Most of Your New Workout Routine Without Overwhelm or Injury January often brings a fresh surge of motivation to move our bodies—but if you’re new to working out (or returning after a break), the how matters just as much as the why. For midlife+ women, easing into exercise thoughtfully is
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Recently, I went on a friluftsliv walk in the woods—my favorite way to combine nature, exercise, and reflection. Friluftsliv is a Norwegian word that means “open-air living.” It’s less about outdoor adventure and more about slowing down, connecting with nature, and finding peace in simply being outside. That day, I wasn’t just walking for movement;
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Mindfulness for the Christian Heart When running, I am highly conscious of my breath and heart rate. There’s no mistaking the heavy breathing and heart racing as I crest steep Peach Hill. As I go about the rest of my day though, I give little thought to the vital work my heart and lungs do.
My childhood home in Livonia, Michigan, had a phenomenal backyard. Stepping out the back door onto the flagstone path, I would hopscotch my way into nature. On either side of the path were various fruit trees: cherry, pear, apple, and even a small plum tree. The spring blossoms were a beautiful sight! While we often
Our twelve-year-old dog, Riley, hears the word ‘wait’ frequently. “Wait” we command before racing up the steps on his arthritic hips. “Wait” as we scare away the squirrels before opening the back door (arthritic hips and squirrel chasing don’t mesh well). “Wait” (and this is his least favorite) for his beloved ‘special’ treats. He tries
