Yesterday I started my new habit of heading to the gym at 7pm, and it was great! There was no one there!! I got to use the equipment I wanted so easily. I was able to walk up and just start using it rather than standing in line or hovering or figuring out a plan B.

I'm headed to the gym in...

I created something for me, and now I want to share it with you! 

Years ago, I was struggling to start my work day. I was working on imperfecteating.com, felt imposter syndrome, and was dealing with my normal brain issues of not knowing how to start things.

I created 3-2-1...

I am rereading the book You Are a Badass at Habits with one of my clients, and Jen Sincero recommends creating a mantra. It's been a while since I've done this type of work, and it's a great reminder.

We can't just focus on actions, but we also have to focus on our thoughts and our beliefs...

When you're starting a new habit, people expect motivation to feel like high energy. They expect to feel really excited about something...

But starting a new habit is hard. You're asking your brain to rewire. You're asking yourself to do something you've never done before. 

You...

When you're starting a new habit, people expect motivation to feel like high energy. They expect to feel really excited about something...

But starting a new habit is hard. You're asking your brain to rewire. You're asking yourself to do something you've never done before. 

You...

Years ago I learned how to have some dessert without eating all the dessert by practicing having some dessert every night.

I'd mix protein powder with a little almond milk to create a brownie batter consistency, and then I'd eat it straight from the bowl.

Eating enough protein is a...

I'm not really a details person, so the thought of measuring, weighing, and logging food is not appealing to me.

But I know eating enough protein is important.

I aim for 20ish gramas of protein at each meal. 

If I am making a protein shake, the protein powder has at least...

Add pickled red onions to your salad. Tastes like a $17 restaurant salad. 

Well, today was not a bad mental health day but rather it was just a packed day with a full inbox everytime I opened it.

And then some issues around the house that popped up.

And then a pup who desperately needed a bath but we had no dog shampoo.

It was just things piling up one by...

So I have been going to my running class again, which is something I've missed so much since leaving Chicago.

The run isn't pretty. I still have a lot of issues with my knee, hip, and now my foot too, but the doctors and PTs have said to not stop, so I do what I can in class.

I wish...