Have you ever caught yourself negotiating with you own bad habits? It usually looks something like you trying to convince yourself that it is ok to have that sugary snack, or skip your workout, or cut your workout short, etc. In this episode, I discuss this topic of negotiating with bad habits.

We are off to a great start. During the first few weeks of this year, we have all worked together in the group to encourage each other and we are already making great progress. In this episode, I'll share a few updates with you.

You might be pleasantly surprised to find beautiful parks, nature trails, and other scenery in charming parts of the city you live in or a city nearby that you've been overlooking. Explore your surroundings for opportunities to relax, unwind, meditate, and unplug from your busy day to day routine.

Running shoes are not the same as walking shoes. Walking shoes have a more bendable sole whereas running shoes have a stiffer sole. After looking at many lists and reviews of various women’s walking shoes here’s what I found.

Starting the year of 2020, I decided that I want to level up my eating habits. There is always room for improvement, right? Every month this year, I want to try one new fruit or vegetable that I haven't tried before. It can be raw or cooked, doesn't matter. I'm open to suggestions, so feel free to share your favorites with me.

Are you a part of a church or community group? There is a great opportunity to discuss healthier living tips, and explore healthier living together. This is what one of my friends is doing now. Listen to the story that I share on this podcast episode.

Faith has a great question about how to figure out the distance you should start walking and how much time you should spend walking when you're just starting out. We discuss that on this episode, and I share some tips that really helps her out. We decided to discuss this on the podcast, because we are sure it will help many others who may have the same questions about getting started.

It is important to visit your doctor or healthcare provider regularly to make sure that your chronic conditions are well managed. It is easy to overlook vague symptoms when our bodies are off-balanced, and sometimes there are no symptoms at all. This episode is a gentle reminder of the importance of regular checkups.

Sometimes we face extra challenges and need additional motivation when it comes to getting ready to start a new exercise plan. Don't be hard on yourself if this describes you. I want you to know that I understand and that I want to encourage you. So, lets chat about getting ready to get ready.

From a position of gratitude, I discuss wrapping up 2019 and preparing to move into the New Year. It is important to reflect and take the lessons learned into the New Year, leaving all of the baggage behind. Let's collectively start looking ahead and get excited about what 2020 holds for all of us!