Little changes for your body, mind and spirit.
I have a simple pleasure that helps me learn new things and it is good for my body, mind and spirit. Watching YouTube videos is my new simple pleasure. When I am working in the kitchen, which seems like always these days, I like to watch a video. I like learning something while I do […]
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What’s making you smile today? What’s today’s simple joy? One of my simple joys is slowly sipping a cup of hot tea before the busyness of the day. One of yesterday’s joys was a long video chat with my kids and granddaughter. I am finding that during this current pandemic these little joys are vital […]
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How are you handling the disruptions to your life? I think we are all curious about how other people are coping with this pandemic. We’ve never been through something like this before. We want ideas on how we can cope. Let me tell you how I am coping. I am applying my little steps to […]
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This pandemic is hard. When I read the latest virus stats, I feel little waves of anxiety washing over me. How do we cope? Could we really have an attitude of gratitude? When I think about what I don’t have I can feel pretty miserable. Our spring trip to see family in the U.S. was […]
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Do you reward yourself with food? I’ve been choosing a little edible treat for years. It’s a habit that goes way back. Back to when I was 3 and my Mom bought me a treat at the grocery store for good behaviour. I’ve been rewarding hard work and good behaviour with a little indulgence for […]
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Do you need hope and peace during this pandemic? It’s scary to see people reacting with panic, fear and anxiety because of the Coronavirus. Our world is a crazy place right now. I just felt that I needed to touch base with you my friend. We are all searching for hope and peace and I […]
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“I’m on vacation so I can eat anything I want”. That’s a lie I used to tell myself! Maybe you can relate? But now I have a plan, smart strategies, to help me make good choices no matter where I am. When Don and I go on a little weekend getaway I make plans […]
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Hey friends! It’s so easy to get discouraged as we plod along on the path of health and well being. It’s tempting to start another diet. I’m still struggling with those extra pounds that crept back on. It’s not fair that weight goes off so slow and comes back on way too fast! Last […]
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Do you need a grab and go snack? I made one this week that is nutritious, iron rich and delicious! As an added bonus it’s high in vitamin C, which means the iron is well absorbed. That’s a winning combination! My grab and go snack is homemade trail mix. A great formula for homemade trail […]
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Do you know the best way to help iron be absorbed by your body? Do you know there are some food combinations that actually reduce the amount of iron absorbed too? I had an appointment with a dietician and I learned so much! The dietician explained that food combinations could increase or decrease iron absorption. […]
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Are you a minimalist? I’m not. But recently I’ve been inspired to downsize. To take some time and ask; are these things really worth storing? Do I use this item regularly? Which ones bring beauty to my home? Could someone else use this? I’m learning through this downsizing process that little steps to health encompasses […]
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Ever get in a breakfast rut? I do. I just make the same thing every morning because it’s easy. But this winter I’m breaking out of my breakfast rut! I found a new favorite breakfast. Did you hate oatmeal when you were a kid? I bet you loaded it with brown sugar or maple syrup […]
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