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Wellness Wednesday: Navigating Holiday Conversations About Weight, Body Image, and Eating
Every holiday season, the same uncomfortable moment shows up — a comment about your weight, a joke about “being bad,” or a relative loudly announcing their new diet. But what if you could walk into every gathering this year with calm, confidence, and scripts that stop body talk in its tracks?
This guide shows you exactly how.
Wellness Wednesday: How to Start Planning Your New Year’s Health Journey
Holiday eating doesn’t have to be a battlefield.
If you’ve ever left a family gathering feeling uncomfortably full, guilty, or unsure why you ate the way you did, you’re not alone—but there’s a better way.
This compassionate, research-backed guide reveals how to enjoy every seasonal favorite without falling into the all-or-nothing trap.
The secret? It starts before the first bite.
Wellness Wednesday: The Power of Small Habits
What if the key to transforming your health wasn’t a drastic diet or intense workout plan but something much simpler? The secret to lasting success lies in the tiny, consistent actions we often overlook. Just like a single grain of rice or a compounding penny, small daily choices can lead to extraordinary results.
Wellness Wednesday: Don’t Let the Number on the Scale Deceive You
The scale is a tool, but it’s far from the only one. In fact, it can be misleading and often harmful when relied on as the sole indicator of success. If you're ready to rethink your relationship with the scale and your body, let's explore why that number isn't as important as you think—and how you can cultivate a healthier mindset around weight.
Wellness Wednesday: Committing to Your New Year’s Resolution Isn’t Enough
It’s New Year’s Day, and if you’re like most people, you’re probably thinking about your health and fitness resolutions for the year ahead. Maybe you’ve committed to working out more, eating healthier, or finally achieving a long-term goal that’s eluded you in the past. But before you dive in, here’s something important to consider: commitment alone isn’t enough to achieve lasting change.
Wellness Wednesday: The Power of Perspective
Life is filled with challenges, setbacks, and uncertainties. Yet, the way we choose to perceive and respond to these challenges can make all the difference. Our outlook—whether we choose to "look up" with hope and resilience or "look down" with negativity and defeat—shapes not only how we navigate difficult moments but also how we experience life as a whole.
Wellness Wednesday: Why Weight Loss Is Harder for Some Than Others
Losing weight is a challenging and often frustrating journey for many people, and it's not as simple as just "eat less and move more." There are complex psychological, biological, and behavioral factors that make the process difficult—often more difficult for some than for others.
Wellness Wednesday: Buckle Up! It’s a Long Road Ahead
There is no reason to get down on yourself if you try something for a few weeks and it doesn’t become a habit. It’s supposed to take longer than that! There is no need to judge yourself if you can’t master a behavior in 21 short days. Embrace the long, slow walk to greatness and focus on putting in your reps.
Wellness Wednesday: Focus on the Forest, Not the Trees
If you're aiming for meaningful change, you can't afford to stress over every little decision. Instead, focus on laying a solid foundation first. Imagine your health journey like building a house—you need a blueprint that aligns with the lifestyle you want to live.
Wellness Wednesday: Motivation Alone Isn’t Enough
We often think motivation leads to action, but in reality, taking action increases motivation. It may seem counterintuitive, but you often need to dive into something even if you don’t feel mentally prepared.

