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A Handful Is Not a Serving Size A Handful Is Not a Serving Size Why “A Bite,” “A Little Bit,” and “About This Much” Are Keeping You Stuck If I had a dollar for every time someone told me: “I only had a handful.” “Just a bite.” “A little bit.” “About this much.” “I barely ate anything.” …I could probably retire early. Here’s the truth nobody wants to hear: A handful is not a form of measurement. Neither is: a bite a nibble a taste a splash “just a few” “a little extra” “I was

Smaller meals Eating Smaller Meals: The Shift That Finally Moved the Scale I’m going to be honest with you… I’ve been working on a stubborn 7 pounds, and it was starting to get frustrating. I felt like I was doing everything right: Eating my calories Moving my body Staying consistent And yet… the scale wasn’t moving. Day after day, same number. With all the hormonal and medical changes I’ve had, I kept telling myself to be patient. And I was… for a while. But if I’m being rea

The Power of 13 method builds lasting, manageable healthy habits through 13 small steps, focusing on progress, personalized routines, accountability, and support for sustainable wellness.

Your not stuck You’re Not Stuck—You’re Stalling What’s Really Holding You Back From Getting Healthy Let’s have a real conversation. Because most people say they’re stuck. But they’re not stuck. They’re stalling. It’s Not What You Think It’s not that you don’t know what to do. You do. Eat better. Move more. Drink your water. Get your sleep. You’ve heard it. You’ve probably done it before. So if it’s not knowledge… What is it? The Real Reasons You’re Not Moving Forward Let’s ca

Break the Starting-Over Cycle offers the Power of 13: small, consistent habits, accountability, and realistic nutrition for sustainable weight loss and long-term health, especially in midlife.

No need to restart You Don’t Need a Restart — You Need a Tighten Somewhere along the way we started believing that progress requires a dramatic restart. New month.New Monday.New program.New rules. We convince ourselves that if we can just “start fresh,” everything will suddenly fall into place. But here’s the truth most people eventually discover: You don’t need a restart.You need a tighten. Because most of the time, people don’t lose progress in one big moment. They drift. T

When I first started my journey toward better health, I felt overwhelmed by all the advice and conflicting information out there. But one thing quickly became clear: understanding my body and habits was the key to real transformation. That’s where health tracking benefits come into play. By paying close attention to what’s happening inside and around me, I gained insights that no generic advice could offer. Today, I want to share how you can master your own health insights th

Personalized health coaching with Coach Paris uses the Power of 13 framework to build flexible, sustainable habits, offering tailored support, accountability, and virtual options for lasting midlife wellness and weight loss.

Start March strong by reflecting on winter habits, using the Power of 13 to make small, sustainable wellness changes, and leveraging accountability coaching for lasting success.

Quality food matters Back to Basics for Weight Loss: Eating Enough, Often Enough, On Purpose One of the most common things I see with clients—especially those who’ve dieted before—is this: They aren’t eating too much.They aren’t eating wrong.They’re eating inconsistently . Skipping meals.Waiting too long.Eating reactively instead of intentionally. And then wondering why energy crashes, cravings hit, and decision-making falls apart by late afternoon. This isn’t a willpower pro

Basics Back to Basics for Weight Loss: The Basics You’re Skipping (Even Though You Know Better) At some point in the health journey, most people say the same thing: “I know what I need to do.” And they’re usually right. The problem isn’t lack of knowledge.It ’s the quiet basics that slowly get skipped — the ones that don’t feel urgent until progress stalls. Knowing Isn’t the Same as Doing Most people don’t struggle because they don’t understand healthy habits. They struggle b

Healthy lifestyle items Back to Basics For Weight Loss : Why Simple Still Works (and Why We Resist It) Back to Basics For Weight Loss~ If you’ve been around the health and wellness world for any amount of time, you’ve probably noticed something interesting:There’s always a new plan. A new reset. A new rule. A new “this is the thing that finally works.” And yet…The basics still work. They always have. So why do we resist them? Simple Works — But It’s Not Sexy Eating regularly

What Works For You? You Didn’t Forget How to Lose Weight — You Forgot What Works for You One of the most damaging beliefs people carry into a weight-loss restart is this: “I don’t know how to do this anymore.” But that’s not true. You didn’t forget how to lose weight.You forgot what works for you . And those are two very different things. Past Success Still Counts (Even After Regain) If you’ve lost weight before — whether it was 20 pounds or 100 — that success still matters

Personalized health coaching with Coach Paris builds sustainable habits via small, tailored actions, real accountability, and the Power of 13 framework, supporting lasting wellness and midlife weight management.

Delicious winter foods Winter Foods That Warm and Heal: Eating for Energy and Immunity I know everyone in Colorado is still waiting but when the temperature drops, our bodies naturally crave comfort winter foods — hearty meals, warm drinks, and extra snacks. But what your body really wants in winter isn’t more sugar or starch… it’s warmth, nourishment, and balance. Seasonal eating is about tuning into what your body needs right now. In the colder months, that means foods th

Sweet treats The Truth About Sugar: How Sweet Treats Hijack Your Holidays The holidays sparkle with joy, laughter… and sugar. From peppermint mochas to sugar cookies, it seems like every celebration comes with something sweet. While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a treat, too much sugar can turn a cheerful season into one filled with fatigue, cravings, and inflammation. Understanding what sugar does to your body — and learning how to enjoy it in moderation — can help you

Holiday Balance The Holiday Myth: Why Balance Doesn’t Mean Perfection Every holiday season, we hear the same message: “Find balance.” But somewhere along the way, “balance” started sounding like an impossible equation — one cookie means one extra mile, one party means skipping breakfast, one “off day” means starting over Monday. Let’s be real: that’s not balance. That’s burnout in disguise. Balance Is Awareness, Not Restriction True balance isn’t about splitting your plate pe

Healthy Thanksgiving Thanksgiving: The Most Overeaten, Least Active Day of the Year Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays — family, food, laughter, and tradition. But it’s also the most overeaten, least active day of the year. The average person consumes between 3,000 and 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day — and that doesn’t include the leftovers! Add in a day spent sitting, chatting, and nibbling, and it’s easy to see how one meal can turn into a full weekend setback

Not all calories are created equal Not All Calories Are Created Equal We’ve all heard the saying, “A calorie is a calorie.” But anyone who’s ever tried to live on diet soda, low-fat snacks, or sugar-free desserts knows that’s not the whole story. Calories may measure energy, but they don’t measure nourishment, satisfaction, or how your body actually responds to what you eat. The Quality of Calories Matters Think about it this way — 150 calories of almonds will fuel your body

When Hormones Speak Louder Than Willpower: My Journey Back to Balance Even after 25 years of maintaining my weight, my body reminded me this past August: you don’t outsmart hormones—you work with them. I had been feeling “off” for a while. My energy was unpredictable. Sleep wasn’t as restful. My mood swung between sharp focus and foggy frustration. My body wasn’t responding to food or movement the way it used to. For someone who lives and breathes health, that can feel dis