by SjP | Jun 26, 2025 | Mental Health, Personal Insights
When the Road to Better Health Feels Too Long I told a friend the other day, “I’m not unhappy with the scale these days. But I gained so much that it will take forever until I feel like I’m actually making progress.” She paused. Then she said, “You should write about...
by SjP | Jun 12, 2025 | Mental Health
If you’ve ever felt guilty after eating something “bad,” you’re not alone. If you’ve ever tried to “make up for it” with exercise, skipped meals the next day, or spiraled into self-criticism, you’re not alone there either. Food guilt is something most of us have...
by SjP | Jun 5, 2025 | Commitment, Personal Insights
I started following this great blog. It’s called Health Warriors. I went all the way back to the beginning and started reading the posts in order. And let me tell you — they’re smart, thoughtful, and packed with honest, practical tips about how to get your shit...
by SjP | May 29, 2025 | Personal Insights
Years ago—long before Facebook took over the internet—I joined Weight Watchers. Back then, they had an online community, and I became very active in one of their groups. It was more than just a forum about weight loss—it was a daily touchpoint. I would log in several...
by SjP | May 15, 2025 | General Health
I wrote about my sleep issues and my new BiPAP machine a couple of weeks ago. Some nights are still a challenge, and some nights I wake up refreshed and ready to face the day. It’s made me realize how much lack of sleep had been affecting me for who knows how...
