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Stop Waiting to Feel Like It
Stop Waiting Stop Waiting to Feel Like It "I don't feel like walking." "I don't feel like cooking." "I don't feel like tracking my food." "I don't feel like going to bed early." Sound familiar? If you're waiting until you feel like it, you may be waiting a very long time. Here's something I want you to hear today... Nobody feels like it every day. Not me. Not your neighbor. Not the person who seems to have it all together. Not the person who has lost 100 pounds. Not the marat

Coach Paris
3 days ago3 min read


No… Really. Are You Doing Everything You Need to Do to Lose Weight?
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

Coach Paris
Jul 204 min read


You Don't Need Another Restart — You Need a Return
Let' return 1st steps You Don't Need Another Restart — You Need a Return How many times have you told yourself: "Monday I'll start over." "Next month will be different." "After vacation." "After the holidays." "When life settles down." Most people spend years restarting. And every restart feels exciting. New planner.New program.New workout.New diet.New promise. For a few days, maybe even a few weeks, everything feels possible. Then life happens. A stressful day. A missed work

Coach Paris
Jun 244 min read


Trust the Process. Do the Work. Stay Calmer.
Trust the Process.... Trust the Process. Do the Work. Stay Calmer. “How long is this going to take?” Probably longer than you want. That’s the truth most people do not want to hear when they start a health journey. We want quick results, immediate change, fast motivation, and proof that every hard choice is “working.” But health and wellness rarely work that way. The people who succeed long term are usually not the people doing the most extreme things. They are the people who

Coach Paris
May 253 min read


What’s Wrong With Me? Why Can’t I Stay Motivated?
What is wrong with me? The Question Almost Everyone Asks At some point in a health journey, almost everyone says: “What is wrong with me?” “Why can’t I stay motivated?” “Why do I start strong and quit?” “Why can everyone else do this but me?” The truth? There is probably less wrong with you than you think. Most people are trying to build a healthy lifestyle using temporary emotions instead of sustainable habits. Motivation feels amazing… until real life shows up. Motivation

Coach Paris
May 213 min read


A Handful Is Not a Serving Size
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

Coach Paris
May 74 min read


Eating Smaller Meals: The Shift That Finally Moved the Scale
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

Coach Paris
Apr 273 min read


Mastering Health Insights Through Tracking: Unlocking Health Tracking Benefits
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

Coach Paris
Mar 164 min read


Why is Weight Loss so hard?
Why? Why Is Weight Loss So Hard? This question comes up almost daily in my coaching practice. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the...

Paris Heinen
Dec 17, 20244 min read


The Power of Patience: Your Key to Health and Wellness
The Power of Patience: Your Key to Health and Wellness

Paris Heinen
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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