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My story may be different than most, but it is important to be just the same. I gave up refined sugar 43 years ago – cold turkey. I lost 100 pounds within four months. 

I am now 73 years old. When I was in my mid-50s, my metabolism slowed down a bit, and I had a major problem with “portion control“. So ‘ eating clean’ (Healthy fats, healthy grains, fresh green veggies, no processed foods, only grass fed beef, pasture-raised chicken, wild-caught fish), was not enough.  My total cholesterol…

“When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.”– Helen Keller

“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer

Whether you’re online, listening to a podcast, going for a run, or just shopping at the grocery store, it seems like meal delivery services - Services that deliver a box of fresh, pre-portioned food and recipes right to your doorstep - are popping up EVERYWHERE. 

As a new mom, deep in the hustle of trying to have it all and juggle about a bajillion tasks each day,  I decided to try out a handful and I thought it would be fun to share the experience with our community. 

Ultimately all of…

“In every change, in every falling leaf there is some pain, some beauty. And that's the way new leaves grow.” ― Amit Ray

“Wherever you go, there you are.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn

“The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.”― Matthew Walker

Fun fact: for every inch the head moves forward in posture, its weight on your neck and upper back muscles increases by 10 pounds. So, improving your posture isn’t just about looking better - it’s about decreasing muscle soreness, increasing your energy throughout the day, and better strength and flexibility. 

Lucky for you, there are some really basic exercises you can do to help improve your posture and have you feeling better in no time. Here are a few to try: 

1. Shoulder rolls.…

“I love walking because it clears your mind, enriches the soul, takes away stress and opens up your eyes to a whole new world .” -Claudette Dudley ​

"Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence." - Henry David Thoreau