by SjP | Oct 16, 2025 | Thoughts, Weight Loss
I’m going away for a week. It’s going to be really hard for me, but if you follow my blogs, you know that I’m not willing to not travel. (Here’s more about that.) The event I’m attending is an annual event, so I’ve known it was coming. I promised myself that...
by SjP | Jul 17, 2025 | Personal Insights, Tips & Tricks
I have a trip coming up in 100 days. Let me be real with you: I’m a very large person, I use a walker, and standing up from a chair is no small feat. My knees hurt. I can’t go up stairs. And when I think about the walking, the car rides, the hotel room setup… it...
by SjP | May 1, 2025 | Thoughts
Two weeks from today, I’ll be heading to Xenia, Ohio for Hamvention—the largest ham radio convention in the world. My sister and brother-in-law run a decorated apparel business, and every year we bring a crew of ten (family and friends) to create custom embroidered...
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 Alisa Bloom | Dec 12, 2024 | Food Strategies
Vacations are a time to relax, explore, and treat yourself—but they don’t have to derail your health goals. When you start intentionally planning and use mindful strategies, you can enjoy your trip while staying committed to a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re focused...