Today is “Organize Your Home” day. Normally that would (a) inspire me to overhaul my entire house at least one closet, or more likely (b) ogle Pinterest, home magazines, and the Container Store to admire other people’s organized spaces, or maybe even more likely (c) just feel depressed at how messy my own home feels. However, today I […]
Word of the Year
With a new year comes a chance to reimagine life, to reflect on the past year and decide how to improve in the year to come. I have seen people choosing their “word of the year” to help define and focus their vision for the year ahead. I thought today I would share MY word […]
Week 30: Creative Countdown
Do you love the anticipation and excitement that comes from counting down to a big event? Pinterest has been swamped lately with advent calendars, and they are all gorgeous. From large wall displays to small desktop versions, from elegant ornaments to simple yet beautiful paper crafts, from expensive price tags to free DIY versions, they all […]
Be kind. Be gentle. Be forgiving.
Hello, friends. I’m guessing that most of you, like me, try to be very kind toward others. You are generous, giving, and sensitive to the people you interact with. It is not something you have to work especially hard at. You just do it because it is who you are. Why is it then that […]
Week 29: Better than Yesterday
Trying to lose weight during the holidays can get a little discouraging. However, I am reminded that we should strive for progress not perfection, and that helps me smile. Rather than struggling to adhere to strict guidelines, we simply need to try to improve in small ways. Here are ten little things we can do […]
In All Things, Give Thanks
Today is a bright, crisp fall day. The sun is shining, the wind is blowing, and the air is invigorating (AKA downright chilly). It makes me feel happy, energetic, and rooted in blessings. My greatest blessing is my family. I didn’t necessarily recognize how wonderful they were while I was growing up, but as I […]
Week 28: Holiday Weight Loss Survival Plan
The holidays are quickly approaching, and I find myself getting excited about shopping, baking, decorating, and family get-togethers. And I wouldn’t be honest if I didn’t include eating on the list of things I’m looking forward to. I am a currently about five pounds behind my 80 pounds in 80 weeks schedule. I got a little […]
Week 27: Controlling Portion Size
We all know that to lose weight we need to eat healthier foods, but we also need to pay attention to portion size. Lots of restaurants serve delicious salads, but they are huge (and they also sneak in some high calorie ingredients between the greens). As an example, Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad contains 1390 calories and 97 […]
Spreading Joy through Gratitude Cards
Have you ever watched a child laugh, and even if you try not to, you find yourself smiling and laughing along? Sincere happiness is one of those things that is hard to contain; it is contagious. Lately I have been focusing on thankfulness and have been keeping a gratitude journal. What I have learned as I reflect on […]
Week 26: Tell Your Body “Thank You”
Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows it is not easy. It takes a lot of dedication and motivation, and it requires work every day, day after day. After a few weeks, the excitement of starting a new lifestyle wears off, reality settles in, and many people often give up. With that in mind, if […]
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