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A little planning and a snack ahead of time can completely change our grocery shopping experience.
How to make grocery shopping more enjoyable
Grocery shopping used to be my least favorite part of the week. I hated how long it took, that I almost always forgot something, and that I felt like I was spending more money than necessary. While … more
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Building new habits is challenging, but it can get a little easier when we stack them with ones we already have.
Habit stacking
Most of our decisions throughout the day are automatically made because of our habits. I often realize that I don’t consciously remember choosing to initiate or complete a task, but I got it … more
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Effectiveness and efficiency are both very important factors in how I choose to exercise and improve my health.
Prioritizing efficiency with exercise
Time is one of the greatest limiting factors when it comes to maintaining or improving our health. We only have so much of it each day, and it can feel daunting to spend it on exercise. It’s … more
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Having the discipline to slow down is challenging, but with practice we can get better and better at it.
How to achieve goals that last
If you’re anything like me, you may find yourself feeling anxious from time to time, wishing you could accomplish things faster. Whether it’s a health and fitness goal, work task, new … more
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Committing to walking has been one of the simplest, yet most life-changing decisions I’ve ever made.
The power of commitment
In March of 2022, my husband and I challenged ourselves to take a 45-minute outdoor walk every day for 75 days. We committed to taking our daily walk regardless of the weather, our schedules, or how … more
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While grocery shopping is not one of my favorite activities, pre-planning my meals for the week allows me to make less decisions each day, and that is something I very much enjoy.
Making health decisions easier
Moving toward our health goals, like all other parts of life, requires us to make many decisions each day. While this is something we are used to, that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Choosing … more
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The benefits of exercise go much deeper than what you can see on the outside. Something as simple as a small walk (bonus points if it’s with a dog) can change your entire day for the better.
Beyond the physical: overlooked exercise benefits
We often think of exercise as something we should do when we want to lose weight. While that is one potential benefit of exercise, there are so many others that get looked over and forgotten about. … more
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Hiking is one of my favorite forms of exercise to do when I am traveling and exploring new places.
Exercise while traveling
Having a trip coming up is one of the most fun things to look forward to. While packing all of your necessary items, the thought of exercise probably crosses your mind. You may ask yourself, … more
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It is in the smallest challenges that our biggest lessons can be learned.
Believing it's possible
This past fall, my husband and I took a day trip to Long Island. While I attended a baby shower, he found a nearby beach to explore. When he came back to pick me up, he mentioned that he gathered … more
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We will get caught in the comparison trap, and when that happens, focus on returning home to yourself.
Staying focused on ourselves
Do you ever catch yourself looking at someone else wishing your life looked like theirs? It’s so easy, especially in today’s age of social media, to believe someone else has it easier … more
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Grabbing a set of dumbbells and moving to a low-traffic area is a great way to manage feeling overwhelmed in the gym.
Overcoming gym anxiety
Going to the gym can be one of the most anxiety-producing activities. When I first started going to the gym by myself, before I had any formal education in exercise, I remember feeling very nervous, … more
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In moments when I don’t know what’s next, I always come back to evening walks with my husband and my dogs to process my thoughts and build momentum on what’s to come.
What to do when you don’t know what’s next
Moving toward health is seemingly easier when we know what goals we would like to work toward. When we know what we want, we’re able to reverse-engineer those goals, break them down into … more
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