Why? Although there’s a few exceptions to the rule, generally speaking, any solution that creates an additional problem in the process of resolving one shouldn’t be considered a viable option. What does this have to do with our health goals and habits? Glad you asked! Just because you can do something to move toward your…
Tag: healthy habits
Do I Believe In “Sugar Addiction?” {Vlog}
👉🏼Chatting about how the idea of “sugar addiction” is misleading at best, harmful at worst.👉🏼Discussing the concept of pedestal foods and how they can perpetuate the idea of the addictive properties of food.👉🏼Food restriction can lead to just as much bondage as overindulgence with pedestal foods.👉🏼The ultimate goal is freedom from the yo-yo cycle of…
The Only Way Around Is Through!
Whether you struggle with food guilt / the ability to allow yourself to eat foods you have labeled as “unhealthy,” or with self-trust / portion control with “trigger” foods, The only way around is through. Meaning that, avoiding them is only going to make things worse. It is not a long-term solution. If anything it,…
Don’t Forget That Small, Imperfect Steps Still Add Up!
If consistency with healthy habits is something you struggle with, remember you don’t need to do all the things all at once! And you don’t need to have it all figured out for it to be beneficial. Striving for perfection can keep us from actually implementing. Just get started in whatever what you can and…
What To Do When You Have A Food Craving
Anybody else cringe when you those infographics on what to eat when you’re craving something? Like no… a Brazil nut and some spinach are not going to make me stop craving chocolate cake! 🙄 Now don’t get me wrong, I definitely believe that our body does give us cues when it’s missing something. But sometimes…
Finding Balance With Food Boundaries
Just a reminder that my first book, The Savior’s Heart: Lessons of Truth From The Gospel of Mark is now available for purchase here! Ordering your signed copy through my site helps cover the costs it took for publication—and supports my work in the cost of publishing future books too! I have many ideas on my…
Steps For Behavior Change + Renewing The Mind
Just a reminder that my first book, The Savior’s Heart: Lessons of Truth From The Gospel of Mark is now available for purchase here! Ordering your signed copy through my site helps cover the costs it took for publication—and supports my work in the cost of publishing future books too! I have many ideas on my…
#GiveMe30HabitProject 12.01.2020 {Circle Prayers}
Welcome to the 24th habit in the #GiveMe30HabitProject!! See this post for all the details and backstory! This month’s habit is to pray over the same things daily! Things have understandably been tough for all of us this year. So much has happened that we never could have seen coming. I think it’s important for…
#Moderation365 Mindset Tips For Thanksgiving Day
Just a reminder that my first book, The Savior’s Heart: Lessons of Truth From The Gospel of Mark is now available for purchase here! Ordering your signed copy through my site helps cover the costs it took for publication—and supports my work in the cost of publishing future books too! I have many ideas on…
Why I Don’t Prescribe Meal Plans
Just a reminder that my first book, The Savior’s Heart: Lessons of Truth From The Gospel of Mark is now available for purchase here! Ordering your signed copy through my site helps cover the costs it took for publication—and supports my work in the cost of publishing future books too! I have many ideas on…
#GiveMe30HabitProject 11.01.2020 {Ask Jesus}
Welcome to the 23rd habit in the #GiveMe30HabitProject!! See this post for all the details and backstory! This month’s habit is to include the Lord in your day to day life by learning to “ask Jesus!” I recently listened to the book Walking With God by John Eldridge on Audible. I’m struck by how poorly I…
The “Action Harvest”AKA The Behavior/Outcome Hierarchy
The Behavior/Outcome Hierarchy… what exactly does that mean and how can we use it? Not every decision you make or action you invest in carries the same amount of return for the time, effort, and mental energy spent. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you don’t occasionally plant the lower yielding crops, but only that you…