​Wellness Blogs 

Relax and Enjoy Take the Stress Out of the Holidays The holidays are supposed to be joyful — yet for many of us, they feel like a marathon of shopping lists, events, and obligations. We’re often pulled in so many directions that by the time the big day arrives, we’re exhausted and can’t remember the last time we truly enjoyed a quiet moment. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to do it all.  Less can truly be more. The holiday seaso

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

Joyful movement Joyful Movement: Finding Holiday Peace Through Motion The holidays bring excitement, emotion, and sometimes a little chaos. Between the shopping, cooking, family gatherings, and work deadlines, movement often slips to the bottom of the list. But here’s the truth — movement isn’t one more thing to do; it’s the thing that helps you handle it all better. Movement Is Medicine When we move, our bodies release endorphins — those feel-good hormones that help reduce s

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 Your Body Feels Like a Stranger When Your Body Feels Like a Stranger Have you ever caught your reflection and thought, “Who is that?” Maybe your clothes don’t fit quite the same, your energy feels off, or the things that used to work for you suddenly… don’t. You find yourself wondering when your body stopped feeling like yours. I’ve been there — more than once. After 25+ years of maintaining my weight within two pounds, I thought I had it all figured out. Then came metab

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

Find a advocate Living (and Thriving) With Metabolic Syndrome By Coach Paris, Always On Your Side Coaching There’s a moment in everyone’s wellness journey when life throws a curveball—mine came in February 2024. After 25 years of maintaining my weight within two pounds, tracking my food, moving my body, meditating, and eating clean, my body decided to change the rules. Despite doing everything “right,” I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome —a cluster of conditions that put

My 25-Year Journey Through Weight Loss, Metabolic Disorder, and Hormone Imbalance

Holiday Pitfalls Holiday Pitfalls: How to Navigate the Season Without Derailing Your Health Goals Ah, the holidays. A season of joy,...