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When Will I See Results? Lessons from the Acorn
Starting a new diet or an exercise program, we often wonder, "When will I see results?" Or "When will I lose 10, 20, or even 100 pounds?" "When will I see those toned arms or 6-pack abs?" "When will my blood pressure, blood glucose, or cholesterol be back to normal?"...
Detour Ahead – How to successfully navigate life’s setbacks
“DETOUR AHEAD” reads the sign on my route to work. This road, IN 26, has been closed for the past six months due to ongoing construction. It now takes me an hour to get to work instead of the usual 45 minutes. Unfortunately, it also means I lose 15 minutes of sleep...
10 Ways Exercise Can Improve Your Quality of Life
What is quality of life? We often hear of "improved quality of life" in different contexts. For example, a job may promise an improved quality of life. Or a medication may be touted to improve your quality of life by treating a specific condition. Or you may have...
10 Tips to Prevent Exercise Injuries
Earlier this year, I sustained an injury to my right shoulder from exercise. Twenty years of regular exercise, and this was the most significant injury I ever sustained. What could I have done differently to prevent this? Watching fitness enthusiasts, whether in...
12 Ways to Avoid Exercise Burnout
“What is the secret to exercising regularly and consistently? I know exercise is good for me, and I feel great when I exercise regularly. However, I get tired and bored after a while. Day by day, I find myself drifting away from a life of regular physical activity....
Are You Performing the Right Exercises for Your Personality Type?
Have you ever wondered why some people start an exercise program and stick with it while others quit along the way? Why are some people very passionate about their exercise routines while others cannot find the motivation to exercise? The truth is, you are more likely...
10 Tips for Flourishing as an Introvert
The primary reason for this blog post, "10 tips for flourishing as an introvert", is to shed some light on the mechanisms of the introverted brain. The second reason is to help introverts function optimally, as introverts often seek help because they do not understand...
My Big Five Test Results
About me Here are the highlights of my Big Five Test Results. Now, why did I decide to share this? I see many women struggling with their identity and engaging in self-doubt. And I have been there. One of the most significant ways we can show love to ourselves is...
Change your Mindset towards Exercise
I used to be that lady who would drive around the Walmart parking lot for 10 minutes, looking for a parking space close to the entrance. God forbid that I park further and endure the 5-minute walk to the door! Unfortunately, many women follow this trend that...
Exercise: A Path to Better Health for Women Over Forty
How is exercise a path to better health for women over forty? Let’s consider this. If you are a woman in your forties or older, you, or someone close to you, has at least one of these conditions: 1) Prediabetes/Diabetes 2) High Blood Pressure 3) High Cholesterol...
I use my smile to conquer my challenges
Please watch this video titled “10 Powerful Reasons to Own Your Smile.” Here, I give you 10 reasons why smiling is very important to your health and well-being. I also introduce why practicing these affirmations, titled, "I Use My Smile to Conquer my Challenges" daily...
Intermittent Fasting: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you are in the beginning stages and wondering if you should be on a diet, please read “Which Diet, if any, is Best for You”? If you are further along and are convinced that you should be on a diet but wondering if intermittent fasting is right for you, please check...
Which Diet, if any, is Best for You?
Which diet is the best one for you? It is amazing how many types of diets you can find online, in print, and everywhere else. It is pretty easy to follow one diet until another one comes along that promises even more impressive results. But, as you may have realized,...
Meal Replacement Products: Yay or Nay?
As a physician and health coach, I am often asked about meal replacement products, including shakes, powders, energy bars, and performance enhancers. Now, do you absolutely need meal replacement products? The answer is no! Not if you know all the appropriate servings...
14 “Plus” Reasons to Consider Intermittent Fasting
First, what is Intermittent fasting? It is an eating schedule that alternates periods of eating with periods of fasting. Some people call it intermittent fasting diet, but this is not a diet per se. It is more of an eating plan. You should consider intermittent...
12 Reasons Every Woman Over 40 Should Strength Train
Strength training involves exercising muscles against resistance to build muscle mass, strength, and endurance. Incorporating strength training into your health and fitness regimen will help create a healthier, happier you. Strength training not only builds stronger muscles but helps build a stronger heart and a smarter and more confident you. If you are a woman over 40 and on the fence about strength training, here are 12 reasons to make you jump over that fence.