​Wellness Blogs 

Fall Produce Fall Produce: Eating With the Season There is something about fall that makes food feel different. The weather cools down, the slow cooker comes back out, soups start sounding good again, and suddenly apples, squash and roasted vegetables are everywhere. And I am here for it! Eating seasonally doesn't mean you have to completely change how you eat or only buy produce grown down the street. It simply gives us an opportunity to change things up, add variety and tak

Why? WHY AM I NOT LOSING WEIGHT?! No, I am not talking about me this time! 😂 But I hear this question ALL THE TIME. “I’m eating healthy.”“I’m exercising.”“I’ve been really good.”“Why am I not losing weight?!” And my first response is usually: Let’s take a look. Not because I don't believe you. Not because you need another crazy diet. And certainly not because I think you need to eat 900 calories a day and exercise for two hours. But sometimes what we think we are doing and w

Whites Vs Whole Grains Limit Your Whites: It's Not About the Color of Your Food Power of 13 #12: Limit Your Whites — Sugar, Salt, Rice, Flour and Pasta When I wrote The Power of 13, number 12 was simple: Limit your whites. But I want to make something very clear. I didn't say eliminate your whites. And I definitely didn't say don't eat white foods. Cauliflower is white. Onions are white. Garlic is white. Potatoes are white. Greek yogurt and cottage cheese are white. There are

Protein Protein: More Than a Number to Hit Lead With Protein—and Build Around That! This week, I am starting a higher-protein, lower-carb way of eating, and I am putting my energy into being very intentional about what I put in my mouth. I am weighing and measuring my portions. I am tracking everything—the bites, licks and tastes included! Why? Because it's time. I have set a goal. I have made a plan. And now it's time to follow through. And here's something I think is import

Build a sustainable wellness routine by adopting manageable habits (Power of 13), setting realistic goals, embracing consistency, prioritizing mindset, and seeking support for lasting health success.

Healthy fats Healthy Fats: Why Fat Isn’t the Enemy #8 in the Power of 13 is Learn about and incorporate Healthy fats each day. For years, fat was treated like the villain of nutrition. Low-fat everything filled grocery store shelves. We were told to avoid butter, skip nuts, watch the avocado and choose anything labeled “fat-free.” But here's what we know: our bodies need fat. The conversation shouldn't be about eliminating fat. It should be about understanding which fats we'r

Build a flexible wellness routine with baseline, backup, and bounce-back plans. Use simple habits, adaptable meal prep, and support like coaching and groups for lasting, real-life success.

Build sustainable health habits with Coach Paris’s Power of 13: simple fitness, habit stacking, realistic nutrition, mindset coaching, and support via accountability partners, groups, or virtual coaches.

Protein supports energy, appetite control, and muscle health, especially after 40. Incorporate protein in meals and snacks using simple planning, personalized intake, and coaching for lasting health benefits.

The Power of 13 promotes building small, manageable habits for sustainable wellness, emphasizing consistency, personalized plans, accountability coaching, and virtual support for lasting health improvements.

Its not what you know It's Not What You Know... It's What You Do The other day I had one of those honest conversations with myself. Not the kind where I make excuses. Not the kind where I tell myself I'm "too busy." A real conversation. I grabbed a notebook and made two columns. What I Know and What I Actually Do. It was eye-opening. I've been coaching health and wellness for more than 25 years. I've maintained a 65-pound weight loss for over two decades. I've written a book.

Could you do more? No… Really. Are You Doing Everything You Need to Do to Lose Weight? There are days when I catch myself thinking, “I’m doing everything right. Why isn’t the scale moving?” Maybe you’ve had those thoughts too. The funny thing is, after 25 years of coaching, I know better. I know the questions to ask. I know the habits that matter. Yet every once in a while, I have to pause and take an honest look at myself. Am I really drinking enough water? Have I been as co

Build a sustainable healthy routine by starting small, anchoring new habits to existing ones, embracing consistency over perfection, using habit stacking, tracking progress, and leveraging accountability coaching, including virtual options.

Focusing Are You Focusing on the Right Thing? Last night during our in-person gathering, something came up that stayed with me. We were talking about health, goals, follow-through, and the things that keep us moving forward—or make us feel as though we are failing. The conversation reminded me how often we become so focused on reaching one specific number that we completely overlook everything else we are accomplishing. Maybe it is a number on the scale. Maybe it is a clothin

Empowering Stop Waiting The Version of You You Keep Waiting to Become Stop Waiting I'll be happier when I lose the weight. I'll buy new clothes when I lose the weight. I'll take the vacation pictures when I lose the weight. I'll join the class, go to the party, start dating, wear the swimsuit, and put myself out there... when I lose the weight. I hear versions of this every single week in coaching. And I understand it because I have lived it too. Somewhere along the way, many

Smart plan Smart Planning for Better Decisions: Mastering Decision-Making Planning Techniques Making decisions can feel overwhelming at times. Whether it’s about your health, career, or personal growth, the choices you make shape your future. I’ve learned that smart decision-making planning techniques can transform how you approach these moments. When you plan thoughtfully, you gain clarity, reduce stress, and increase your chances of success. Let’s dive into how you can harn

The Food Industry Wants You Hungry The Food Industry Wants You Hungry Have you ever opened a bag of chips planning to eat a few and suddenly realized half the bag is gone? Or found yourself craving something sweet an hour after breakfast? You are not broken. You are not lacking willpower. And you are certainly not the only one. The truth is, the food industry has become incredibly good at creating foods that keep us coming back for more. Foods Are Designed to Be Hard to Resis

division Healthy Eating Isn't Hard — Unlearning Is One of the biggest misconceptions in health and wellness is that people struggle because healthy eating is difficult. I don't think that's true. At its core, healthy eating is actually pretty simple. Eat more vegetables. Eat enough protein. Drink water. Pay attention to portions. Limit highly processed foods. Move your body. Get enough sleep. None of those concepts are complicated. So why do so many people struggle? Because h

reflection Celebrating the Journey Instead of Criticizing the Road Every year on my birthday, I give myself a gift. Not a present wrapped in pretty paper. I give myself the gift of reflection. For many people, birthdays become a time to focus on all the things they didn't do. The goals they didn't reach. The weight they didn't lose. The projects they didn't finish. The promises they made to themselves but somehow left behind. I have learned that approach doesn't serve me. At

Protein Rich Why Protein Changes Everything After 40 There comes a point where health stops being just about weight loss. After 40, your body starts asking different questions. Can you maintain muscle? Can you recover well? Can you keep your energy steady? Can you stay strong, balanced, mobile, and independent as you age? And one of the biggest pieces of that conversation is protein. Not protein bars. Not trendy shakes. Not “gym bro” nutrition. Real protein. Enough protein. C