Self-Care: Vision Boards

What Is a Vision Board? A vision board is a tool that can help us to visualize a dream that we hope to realize. It can help us to be more positive and motivated to achieve our vision for the future. I’ve created a little one here that uses recent photos that make me feelContinue reading “Self-Care: Vision Boards”

Loving Yourself Healthy

I first heard about this concept while listening to the Mindset programming on the 99Walks app. You can read a bit more about this app here: https://lindawbrowning.com/2022/12/10/habits-exercise-walking/ There is useful material in every section of 99Walks, but the listening section is particularly helpful. These are similar to podcasts which you listen to as you walk.Continue reading “Loving Yourself Healthy”

Coursework: Understanding Obesity Unit 1 of 3

In order to understand the struggles of maintaining a healthy weight, I tried several classes on the website and app, Coursera. Most of their training is free unless you need a certificate. For some, you can even take the exams and write the required essays without paying any fees. So this is what I did.Continue reading “Coursework: Understanding Obesity Unit 1 of 3”

Dealing with Weight Gain

Maybe you’ve enjoyed your holidays a little too much. Maybe you’ve been sidelined due to an injury or illness. Maybe a stressful situation was a factor in your unintended weight gain. But whatever the reason, the key is to address the weight gain and not look at it as a failure. It is a partContinue reading “Dealing with Weight Gain”

Problem Solving

I have recently begun a new journey, but not the weight loss journey that 45 million Americans embark upon annually (1). For my journey, there are few guidebooks, maps, or reviews from those who have gone before me. Yet, it is to a place where most of us long to be. Where do you goContinue reading “Problem Solving”