I can remember thinking about food differently than other people did from a very young age. I was a latchkey kid, and there were plenty of afternoons when I came home to an empty house. Food became comfort. Something to look forward to. Something to do when I was alone. And apparently, I was goodContinue reading “Before the First Shot: The Weight-Loss Story That Started Long Before GLP-1s”
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10 Scent Hacks to Smell Amazing All Day — Featuring Sol de Janeiro 68
https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3bfa4469/photo/amzn1.shoppablemedia.v1.8803d25f-bee6-498a-803c-552906e57113?ref_=aipsfphoto I love perfume, body sprays, lotions… basically anything that makes me smell good. And Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 68 has become one of those scents I keep reaching for. But here’s the thing: if I’m spending money on fragrance, I want to actually smell it for more than 20 minutes. Over time, I’ve learnedContinue reading “10 Scent Hacks to Smell Amazing All Day — Featuring Sol de Janeiro 68”
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A Kid at Heart
What does it mean to be a kid at heart? To me, being a kid at heart means you see the wonder and excitement in little things – like dandelions. To an adult, this is an ugly invasive weed. But to a kid it’s either a wonderful flower that you can blow into the windContinue reading “A Kid at Heart”
Reflecting on Life’s Journey and Decluttering the Soul
Early this morning, I found myself awake at 3 a.m., lying in bed and reflecting on the path my life has taken over these past fifty years. I realized that much of my personality—and even my choices—have been shaped by a foundation rooted in scarcity. Let me explain. Growing up, money was tight. My dad’sContinue reading “Reflecting on Life’s Journey and Decluttering the Soul”
You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for? Health, happiness and wholeness for my entire family. I wish for them to only seek to approval of our God and not of people and society’s “norms”. I wish for my children to not waste another minute of their lives trying to fit in,Continue reading
Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? It really depends…. Have I been running ragged and feeling overwhelmed? Sometimes a lazy day is just what is needed to refill my cup and re-energize me. However, too many lazy days make me feel blah and unproductive. I suppose there is a difference in aContinue reading
The Apostle Paul
When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why? I know many have answered Jesus, and certainly Jesus would have been considered successful. However, I think of Paul and how he remained calm and joyful and continued to spread the good news to people all while beingContinue reading “The Apostle Paul”
The Benefits of a 24 Hr Fast
In our fast-paced world, where food is often abundant and easily accessible, fasting may seem like an odd practice. Yet, for centuries, various cultures and spiritual traditions have incorporated fasting into their rituals, both for its physical and mental benefits. In recent years, science has begun to validate many of these ancient practices, showing thatContinue reading “The Benefits of a 24 Hr Fast”
What principles define how you live? I try to remember that everyone is fighting some kind of battle. Kindness goes a long way and you never know when your interaction with someone might be a turning point in their day. Make it a positive one!
Joy in Progress 