Self-Talk and Strategies for Work-Life Balance
Rebalance with Ready-to-Eat Foods after a Long Weekend

Rebalance with Ready-to-Eat Foods after a Long Weekend

Rebalance with Ready-to-Eat Greens and Fruits

Despite my best intentions, my meals got sloppy over the long weekend. My balance of the foods got off, and I had too much fruit and too many higher calorie density foods, such as nuts.

This is a normal part of getting off balance for me. Today, I am readjusting. When I went to the store, I prioritized fresh greens and fresh fruits that are ready to eat, so I can find a sense of balance again.

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Living Under Seige: Winning the Battle

Living Under Seige: Winning the Battle

Living Under Siege: Face Failure

The battle to center my own health and wellness has been a lifelong one. For years, I failed against the pull of rich, unhealthy foods. No matter how much I wanted to live a healthy life, I was living under siege and could not find a way out of this battle.

Facing failure has meant acknowledging how deeply these foods impact me. I had to reject society's messages of moderation around these foods and had to leave them behind altogether.

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Change: Just Start Someplace

Change: Just Start Someplace

I have lost half my weight and have maintained that weight loss for several years. While I now eat a fully plant-based diet, I ate some animal products for a while when I was first starting out, and I was comfortable doing so.

Entering the plant-based world does not need to be an all-or-nothing decision — especially if it is going to keep you from making healthy changes in your life.

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