When I started my wellness journey, I did not realize how mentally taxing it could be.  I understood it would potentially push me physically and mentally, but when you get deep into the journey, it can begin to mentally take a toll.  This isn’t a bad thing, but you may reach a point where you… Read more

During a wellness or weight loss journey we can get so caught up in being successful that we are extra hard on ourselves.  We can try so hard to get everything right. Everything must be logged. Workouts can’t be missed. Calorie goals must be met. Weight loss targets must be hit each week or month. … Read more

When we get our bodies into a rhythm this can impact our appetite.  This includes when we exercise and it’s impact on our appetite.  Similarly, the activity we do, intensity and other factors can play a role in our appetite.  Exercise can also impact and help control our hunger and appetite.  While controlling hunger and… Read more

Often, we don’t consider how our stress impacts our eating habits.  Stress can play a role in so many areas of a wellness journey.  When it comes to eating, many people, including myself, tend to emotionally eat.  This means when we are stressed or feeling good it can impact how much and how often we… Read more

During a wellness journey there are times when your body and mind feel overwhelmed by the constant focus on getting your life right. Often, we get so focused on every aspect of our life choices that we forget to enjoy the moment. We spend so much time focusing on whether we’re eating right. Are we… Read more

At the beginning of a wellness journey, we may not think about how sleep quality will impact us, aside from feeling tired when we go to exercise.  As we work on the 1% rule of getting a little better each time we exercise, this can be the same for sleeping and eating.  When we sleep… Read more

As I write this I just finished my second half marathon in less than a year.  I never thought I would write or say this. I never considered running any distance because of my physical health. As my physical health improved, I began challenging myself to try harder things. I learned that part of my… Read more

As we go through a wellness journey, we’ll notice that we feel differently at different times of day and seasons.  As the weather changes, it can impact our mood and how we feel physically.  Our body’s natural rhythms change weekly, monthly and throughout the year. This can physically and mentally take a toll on us.… Read more

As we begin a wellness journey, we’re so focused on getting to the gym or watching how much we eat that we find our moods shifting.  We become so caught up in becoming who we want to be that we forget to enjoy our lives.  This is common when we dive into a wellness journey… Read more

Goals are important to supporting your weight loss.  That’s why when you begin your weight loss journey, you start by identifying your reason and your goals.  Setting your SMART goals helps define what you want to accomplish and how you will track your progress.  However, your goals need to be supported.  Building systems help you… Read more