​Wellness Blogs 

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

Turn it UP! Turn Off the TV... Turn Up the Music The Simple Change I Didn't Know I Needed A couple of weeks ago, I made one little change that has completely shifted the feeling in my home. I turned off the TV and turned on the tunes. I have always been someone who likes background noise. For years, that background noise was usually a television show I had already seen a hundred times. I wasn't really watching it. It was just...there. Then one morning I decided to start my da

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

Choose~ Powerful Word Choose: The Most Powerful Word in Health and Wellness What is the most powerful word in health and wellness? Some people might say motivation. Others might say consistency, discipline, habits, nutrition, or exercise. I disagree. I believe the most powerful word is choose. Every single day, we are faced with hundreds of choices. We choose whether to hit the snooze button or get up and move. We choose what goes into our grocery cart. We choose whether to d

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

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

Healing environments You Can't Heal in the Same Environment That Keeps Triggering You One of the hardest truths about health and wellness is this: You can't keep surrounding yourself with the same triggers and expect different results. That doesn't mean your environment has to be perfect. It doesn't mean you need to move, quit your job, replace your family, or throw away everything in your kitchen. But it does mean you need to take an honest look at what is constantly pulling

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

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

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

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.

The Power of 13 offers a practical habit-building framework focusing on small, consistent steps, habit stacking, accountability coaching, and support groups to create lasting, personalized wellness.

Build lasting healthy habits by starting small, focusing on consistency over perfection, using habit stacking, and leveraging Coach Paris’s flexible Power of 13 framework with support from coaching and groups.

Transforming Your Life Through Coaching: Discover Life Coaching Advantages When I first considered coaching, I was skeptical. Could someone really help me change my life? The answer surprised me. Coaching is not just about advice; it’s about transformation. It’s about unlocking your potential and creating a life you love. If you’re ready to take control and make meaningful changes, coaching might be the key you’ve been searching for. Understanding Life Coaching Advantages Lif

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