Does this scenario sound familiar? You decide to go on a big health kick and “clean up” your lifestyle – and that means getting rid of things. Maybe it’s certain foods (or even food groups) … or maybe it’s “activities” you decide to STOP doing (happy hour, TV binges, etc.). Basically, it’s [...]
It’s the season for setting goals … and in this blog post, I’ve got something that will help you to make your goals a reality! It’s a checklist to stay on-track, no matter what goals you’re working toward. Let’s jump in... 10 Steps to Conquering Your Goals FOCUS & DECIDE. Instead [...]
Are you ready to get fired up!? I hope so, because I want to talk about something GAME-CHANGING for your success. It’s something that creates the backbone of every single one of your “wins” … in pretty much every area of your life. It’s your HABITS. “We don't rise to the level [...]
We all know too much stress is bad for us, right? So we do all the things to help prevent it – we get enough sleep, don’t overschedule ourselves, exercise, eat right, do breathing exercises, etc. etc. etc. And even so, sometimes we find ourselves smack in the middle of a stress overload! [...]
It’s the week of Thanksgiving! And with all of the fun and busyness of the holiday, things can get a little hectic and crazy. Am I right?! Run to this store … go to that place … pick this up … drop that off … get this done … and the list goes on [...]
Do you ever lie awake at night with your mind racing with all of the things you have to do? Don’t you hate that? Or even worse, thinking back on something you wish you’d said, or a situation you would like to go back and change? It could be something that happened last [...]
Have you ever noticed how invigorated you feel after you go for a walk … do some yoga … or even get up off the couch to tackle some chores? There are so many reasons for this “feel good” effect that extends far beyond the mood-boosting hormones that get released when you get some exercise. [...]
Have you heard of the 5-second rule? (No, I am not talking about the 5-second rule for food dropped on the floor.) Call it whatever you want – your motivation, drive, or discipline – but this rule can be a total game-changer in that department. I’ve talked about this in the past, and come back to it [...]
Every month, we feature members of the Inspired Wellness community. Get to know more about Jihan Mercier! What’s your favorite wellness quote? “Keep your squats low and your standards high.” What are some of your favorite exercises? Squats and bicep curls. What motivates you to stay healthy? I think being healthy has many benefits [...]
Since we’ve been talking about cravings this month … and one of the reasons we can have certain cravings is because of the foods we eat … we need to talk about the glycemic index (GI) because it can play a BIG role in your cravings! We don’t generally pay a lot of attention to [...]
