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Are Your Genes Sabotaging Your Weight Loss? The Truth About Nature, Nurture & Epigenetics Hey there, friend! Let’s dive into something that totally blew my mind when I first really dug into it: how much our surroundings actually mess with our genes. I know, right? It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but […]
The Benefits of Journaling: Reflecting on Your Thoughts and Emotions Well hello there, friend! Pull up a chair, grab a cup of whatever makes you happy, and let’s chat about something near and dear to my heart: journaling. As a registered nurse, you might think my world revolves around charts and vital signs (and okay,
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The Role of Nutrition in Weight Management: Making Informed Food Choices. Hey there, friend! Let’s talk about something I’ve learned a ton about over the years, just as someone trying to navigate this crazy world of food: the role of nutrition in weight management. It’s way more than just counting calories, trust me on this
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Mindful Eating: Tuning In to Your Body’s Hunger and Fullness Cues Hey everyone! Let’s talk about something super important, something that’s honestly changed my relationship with food: mindful eating. It sounds simple, right? Just pay attention while you eat. But trust me, it’s a whole lot more than that. And it’s definitely something I had
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The Impact of Processed Foods on Your Gut and Overall Well-being Hey there, friend! Let’s have a little heart-to-heart about something super important: processed foods and how they mess with your gut health and your overall well-being. As a nurse, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact what we eat has on our bodies. And honestly,
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Reclaim Your Rest: Practical Tips for Deeper Sleep Hey there, friend! So, you’re looking to dive deep into the land of better sleep, huh? Awesome! Because let me tell you, reclaiming your rest? It’s like discovering a superpower you never knew you had. And trust me, as someone who’s pulled more night shifts than I
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Unlocking Your Genetic Potential: A Nurse’s Introduction to Epigenetics and Health Hey everyone! Gather ’round, because today, we’re diving into something truly fascinating, something that shifted how I even think about health. As a nurse, I thought I had a pretty solid grasp on genetics – you know, the blueprints we inherit from our parents.
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Ditching Diet Culture: Cultivating a Positive Body Image and Self- Acceptance Let’s have a real heart-to-heart today, shall we? As a nurse and, well, someone who’s struggled with my weight for three-plus decades, I’ve got something pretty important to share: ditching diet culture and finding your own amazing body image. It’s a journey, trust me,
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Creating a Personalized Self-Care Toolkit: Discovering What Works for You Hey there, friend! Pull up a chair, grab your favorite cozy blanket, and let’s have a little heart-to-heart about something super important: creating a personalized self-care toolkit. As a nurse, and yeah, a busy mom in my 40s, trust me, I’ve learned a thing or
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Shifting the Focus: Embracing a Health-Centered Approach to Weight Management (Emphasizes Health Over a Number on a Scale) The Scale’s Siren Song: A Trap We’ve All Fallen Into Let’s be honest, haven’t we all been a little too obsessed with that number staring back at us from the bathroom floor? I know I have. As
