How to Catch a Thought Before It Spirals: My Favorite Neuroplasticity Trick Let me paint the scene. You’re standing in front of the mirror, still a little sweaty from your walk (go you!), and your eyes land on the soft part of your belly. Within seconds, your brain whispers, “Ugh, it still looks the same. […]
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Why “Healthy” Isn’t Always Helpful: Rethinking Wellness for Real Women Let me tell you a quick story. I was standing in the grocery store aisle—cart full of quinoa, low-fat Greek yogurt, organic almond butter, and all the other “healthy” must-haves. A woman next to me was holding a frozen pizza and a bag of
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Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Embracing Progress Over Perfection I used to think perfectionism was a virtue. That it meant I had high standards. That I cared deeply. That I was committed to doing things right. But if I’m being honest? Perfectionism wasn’t noble. It was paralyzing. It was the little voice that told
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Mind Over Matter: How Mental Health Affects Physical Health (and What You Can Do About It) Let’s get one thing out of the way: your brain and your body aren’t on separate teams. I used to think they were. I believed that if I could just lose weight, exercise more, and eat cleaner, I’d
Epigenetics and Weight Management: Understanding the Complex Interplay I’ll be honest—when I first heard the word “epigenetics,” I assumed it was just another one of those fancy scientific terms people used to sound smart on podcasts. But the more I dug into it, the more I realized: this stuff is wild. And incredibly relevant for
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The Role of Fiber in Gut Health and Weight Management: A Nurse’s Perspective If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years as a nurse, it’s that gut health is a game-changer. And when it comes to keeping things running smoothly in your digestive system, fiber for gut health is like the unsung hero we
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Setting Realistic Health Goals: A Nurse’s Guide to Sustainable Change I used to think setting health goals meant going big or going home. You know the drill—new week, new diet, new planner, new rules. I’d decide I was finally going to “get it together,” only to find myself eating cereal out of the box
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Rewiring Your Thoughts About Food and Body: The Neuroplasticity of a Healthy Mindset If you’ve been on the dieting rollercoaster for as long as I have, you probably know the frustration all too well. One minute you’re motivated and feeling good, the next you’re crushed by negative thoughts about your body, food, and the never-ending
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The Power of Rest and Relaxation: Recharging Your Batteries for Optimal Performance As women, especially those of us who’ve spent years in a cycle of yo-yo dieting and weight loss struggles, we’re often told that we need to push harder, do more, and sacrifice our time for health and wellness. It’s no wonder that rest
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The Power of Movement: Incorporating Exercise into Your Daily Routine Let me start by saying something you might not expect: I used to dread exercise. Like, truly dread it. If someone even whispered the word “burpee,” I’d break out into a cold sweat—and not the good kind. For years, I thought of movement as punishment
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