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 12, 2025 | Personal Insights
My mother was an early riser. She believed mornings were the best part of the day, and she passed that belief right along to me. I am naturally a morning person, so it suited me for most of my life. Even when I worked overnight shifts in college, she never quite...
by SjP | Jan 16, 2025 | Food Strategies, Personal Insights, Weight Loss
A few years ago, I went to the movies with a friend. We got a big ol’ bucket of popcorn to share, and before the movie started, it was sitting between us and we were happily sharing it. Then, when the movie began, she casually set the bucket on the floor… on the...
by SjP | Dec 19, 2024 | Commitment, Motivation, Personal Insights
To change, you have to embrace change. I’ve been thinking about this. I desperately want to be healthy, fit, and slender, but cringe at altering my habits. Eating whatever, whenever, and moving as little as possible hasn’t worked, so I need to decide—stay the...
by SjP | Nov 28, 2024 | Personal Insights
I am an inherently positive person. I am also a grateful person. I appreciate the good things in my life, which in turn creates more positivity. It’s a circular connection that helps enforce both characteristics. Why Positivity Rocks Being positive doesn’t mean...
