by SjP | Mar 20, 2025 | Motivation, Personal Insights
When I was in college, I worked at a gas station selling cigarettes for 80¢ a pack. When the price jumped to 90¢, customers swore they’d quit smoking when it hit a dollar. Yet, when that day came, almost none of them actually did. Their “hard line” wasn’t as hard as...
by SjP | Mar 13, 2025 | Food Strategies, Thoughts
It’s pretty easy to eat healthy when you’re in a controlled environment—your own kitchen, meal prepping, following your usual routine. You know what’s in your fridge, what’s on your plate, and there aren’t a ton of surprises. But life usually doesn’t happen in a...
by SjP | Mar 6, 2025 | Motivation, Personal Insights
Years ago, I read that our bodies are always working toward perfect health, and I believe that to be true. Our bodies are wired to heal. When I get a cut, I don’t have to think about the intricate biological processes at play—my body just knows what to do. If I get a...
by SjP | Feb 27, 2025 | Food Strategies, Personal Insights, Tips & Tricks
My niece is on a health journey, and as a result, she looks and feels amazing! Naturally, I had to ask what she’s doing to get such great results, and here’s the lowdown: She’s cut way back on sugar throughout the week and is eating less processed food in general....
by SjP | Feb 13, 2025 | General Health, Mental Health, Thoughts
I have a good friend who’s single and doesn’t have kids. She’s close with her friends, goes to church weekly, and adores her brother’s family, who she sees every couple of months. We meet up for lunch every few weeks. She retired last year, and...
