"Holiday-proof" your self-care and sail through temptation at events, by focusing on the people (not the food), planning ahead, hunting for primal foods, fighting pressure with positivity, and keeping a glass of water in your paw 🙂
Category: Challenges
My No-Car Challenge: Maybe Permanent?
My October challenge for myself was not to use a car. For at least 30 days, I could only walk, ride my bike, or take Metro or the bus. This Honda CR-V was perfect for our 3-year assignment on the…
The Whole30: Changing Your Relationship with Food
For my monthly challenge in September, I chose to do a Whole30, which I had never done all the way through before. Our older son Alex got married in August, which meant riotous celebration and vigorous dancing to Latin music…
$10 and 30 Minutes a Day: My Healthy Food Challenge
If you've been reading my posts, you know I'm still catching up from the spring (!). So here is my report on my healthy food challenge during March and April 2019 ... People often tell me that they would like…
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I Tried Keto, Part 2: I Liked It, But …
I'm finally getting back on track with this blog, as I described last week. So although it's August 13 today, I'm now reporting on my own January challenge, which was to get into ketosis for a week and try it…
I Tried Keto, Part 1: What’s it all about?
Suddenly "Keto" is everywhere. I even saw these Slim-Fast Keto bars this week at my local Giant supermarket: What is this new fad, and what's the science behind it? Quick background in case it's helpful: Foods contain three macronutrients (substances…
Your Fierce 2024 Self
January is a good time to think about what we want to achieve in the coming year.  (I hope your January challenges are going well!) An even longer-term perspective can also be useful. It's an interesting exercise to relax with a…
What’s Your January Challenge?
A new year inspires us to new beginnings. Holiday feasting is over, and in the northern hemisphere, the darkest nights are behind us. Even though winter has just begun, the days are lengthening and sunlight is beginning to return. Now…