Month: November 2023
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Beyond 10,000 Steps: Realistic Step Count for Health Benefits
Read More: Beyond 10,000 Steps: Realistic Step Count for Health BenefitsThe common belief that one should aim for 10,000 steps daily for optimal health is a marketing strategy originating from a Japanese company during the 1964 Olympics. While walking is beneficial, healthier step targets can be more modest, with research suggesting benefits level off around 7,500 steps. You don’t need special devices to track steps,…
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From Binge Eating to Balance: How to Eliminate All or Nothing Thinking
Read More: From Binge Eating to Balance: How to Eliminate All or Nothing ThinkingI recently wrote an article claiming that the biggest secret to my success in weight loss was meal planning.This is a key component to my success long term and is a simple adjustment you can make to have a big impact. However, the biggest work I have done, (am still doing) is around healing my…
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Half Marathon Training Update
Read More: Half Marathon Training UpdateHave you ever set a goal for yourself? A really big goal? You give yourself lots of time to get there, but you know the goal is a big one and things could go wrong along the way? Setting a Big Goal That is the position we find ourselves in at the moment. We, being…
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Meal Planning for Weight Loss
Read More: Meal Planning for Weight LossThe Secret to My Success “What are you doing to lose the weight?” Many people have asked me what my secret to losing weight is. I think they hope that I have some easy secret to unlock the same for them. Do you want to know what that secret is? If I had to choose…
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The 20-Minute Strength Shift: How to Stay Consistent When You “Don’t Have Time” to Work Out
When you say “I don’t have time,” what do you really mean? Let’s start here: if your life is full, your life is full. No shame, no arguing with the calendar. But in my experience coaching real life people through real life seasons, “I don’t have time” usually means something more specific, like: That last…
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The Teacher’s Summer Safety Net: Stay Consistent Without Losing Your Summer (Ep. 010)
Summer can feel like the ultimate reset button. After months of routines and responsibilities, freedom is tempting. But if part of you worries that summer will undo your progress, you do not need a strict plan. You need a simple summer safety net that keeps you steady, even when your schedule is different. If you…
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Level Up Your Fitness: Why the “Hard” Stuff Gets Easier (Ep. 010)
If tracking your food feels hard, you’re not broken — you’re building a skill. In Episode 009 of Strength for the Journey, I share a real-life story (yes, involving an unexpected tax bill) that reminded me of something I see in fitness all the time: what feels complicated at the “beginner level” often becomes simple…
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