If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to focus on your health, let this be your gentle reminder: You don’t have to be perfect—you just have to be willing. “So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.” — Psalm 31:24 A strong mind and heart are your weapons. This journey is about growing in grace, rising with light, and moving in love—one intentional step at a time. That’s why we created Living with HOPE: Health On Purpose Everyday— a Christ-center

It's Not a Work Out, It's a Work IN! Ready to unlock the secret to your health goals? It's NOT about working OUT — it's about working IN! Romans 12" 2 says, "Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." That's the game-changer! Every healthy choice is a high-five to God, shining for His glory and your family's legacy. Join Living with HOPE to transform your body and soul! 💖

Living with HOPE: Health On Purpose Everyday This year, try a fresh perspective to empower and renew you: Living with HOPE — Health On Purpose Everyday. When we invite God into our health journey, everything changes. Every choice we make — to think positively, eat nourishing foods, move joyfully, and rest purposefully — is an act of worship. Success doesn't happen by chance, it happens on purpose! As St. Ignatius of Loyola said, "Work as if everything

Stepping out of your comfort zone can be scary and well, UNCOMFORTABLE! However, the benefits of stretching yourself and overcoming obstacles are countless. Growth is part of life, and you grow the most when you’re younger. It’s easier to get complacent in the routines and rhythm of life as you age. If you want to TRANSFORM your health and fitness (or any area of your life!), you need to CHALLENGE yourself. And the bonus? You’ll be surprised at the fun and confidence it brin

Why is it important to love your body TODAY and just the way you are? Your body is a unique one of a kind masterpiece that allows you to do amazing things! Our bodies allow us to walk, explore the world, dance, laugh, cry, sing, be present with others and live a life we love. How often do you think of what you LOVE about your body? Rather than focusing on what we don’t like about our bodies, what if we shifted our focus to what we do like? Pivoting toward positive thoughts an

We’ve made it through the second week of 2024! Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions this year? Although made with good intentions, the follow-through is what gets us. Watch for some tips to help you stay strong and keep your resolve! Have faith in your potential! I do! You got this!

You’re a loving, caring person - so why do you need boundaries? If you’ve made it to midlife, you’ve unfortunately experienced the need for healthy boundaries. As a starting point for healthy boundaries, be firm but kind and be assertive. Guard your heart and mind so that you can be who God meant you to be. This video shares examples from Talk Space and Psychology Today on setting healthy boundaries to protect your peace at the holidays and for life. Love and respect yourself

Here’s some ways to divert those sweet cravings on Halloween and beyond: 1. Stop starving yourself! Make sure to keep your body nourished with whole, healthy food, especially lean proteins which will make you feel more satiated. That way you’ll be less likely to binge on sweet treats. 🙂 2. Know the sneaky power of sugar Sugar tastes good! It’s also incredibly addictive. Many processed foods are scientifically engineered for us to want more. Know the power of sugar before you

You can do hard things. Motivational speaker Les Brown says that “If you do what’s easy, your life will be HARD. However, if you do what’s HARD, your life will be easy.” When you take the easy road of procrastination, avoidance or ignoring, the challenge ONLY gets bigger. But when you take the INITIATIVE and practice CONSISTENCY, life is always easier in the long run and your health will be better for it! Watch the video for 11 reasons YOU should do hard things. 🙂 Remember w

Growth and a positive mindsets go hand and hand and are key to better health. With a growth mindset, you try harder, you WANT to learn new strategies, you’re resilient, you learn from feedback and seek out help when you’re stuck. Optimism is foundational to a positive mindset and focuses on the good things in life rather than the bad. People with a positive mindset may use strategies like gratitude, reframing negative events or circumstances, and savoring what went well whic

Although we’ve all heard about the dangers of too much sun, the World Health Organization reported that there’s actually more risks to your health resulting from very low levels of sun exposure! Some risks of not getting enough sun include musculoskeletal disorders, mental health issues, a possible increased risk of some autoimmune diseases as well as certain cancers. Here’s 8 health benefits of moderate sun exposure: 1-Improved mood 2-Bone Health 3-Enhanced Immunity 4-Better

As we celebrate July 4th this week, know that in health, there is freedom! When you are healthy in mind, body, and spirit, you experience a freedom that knows no bounds. Health breeds optimism, hope, clarity, and peace. How does good health contribute to YOUR sense of freedom and well-being? What one small, healthy action you take this week to move you toward your health and wellness goals? When are you going to do it? How are you going to hold yourself accountable? You can

Don’t give up on your potential! It’s never too late and you’re never too old. The choices you make TODAY in how you think, eat, move and sleep shape your health no matter what your age.This is especially important in maintaining our quality of life as we get older. Watch the video for more! James Clear, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book, Atomic Habits, says, “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you want to become.” Each and every second you

Movement is medicine! Regular, moderate activities, such as brisk walking, have been associated with increasing life expectancy by several years. For example, 150 minutes of exercise or more each week increased life expectancy by about 7 years over those who didn't do regular moderate exercise! Watch the video for some simple hacks to fit daily activity into your busy lifestyle!

Have you made any New Year's Resolutions this year? How are they going for you? Unfortunately, many people have given up on their New Year’s Resolutions and hopes for an improved life within the first month! What will be different in 2023 that will make those changes stick ~ even for a lifetime? And how would your life be different if you never had to experience the frustration, anger, low self-esteem and anxiety that come from not achieving those resolutions? This year could

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! If you want to stress less and truly enjoy this holiday season, Mayo Clinic suggests these five strategies: 1) Move 2) Breathe 3) Be positive 4) Laugh 5) Express Gratitude. Watch the video for details and bonus strategies from Advocate Health.

Muscle is the currency of aging well. There are two ways to build muscle - through nutrition (specifically protein) and through resistance (strength) training. Many people over 40 do not eat enough protein. As we get older, we need more protein due to sarcopenia - the loss of muscle tissue as a natural part of the aging process. To retain and even increase muscle, consider increasing your protein to 35% of your daily food intake.The current recommended daily guideline is to e

What’s the hype about HIIT and why should you make it a staple in your exercise program? HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. Healthline states that HIIT workouts involve short bursts of intense exercise followed by alternating low intensity recovery periods. Workouts are short - lasting only between 10 and 30 minutes. There’s so much hype about HIIT because it is one of the most efficient and effective workouts you can do.

Halloween brings the joy of trick-or-treating for kiddos and the temptation of candy for adults. What's so bad about our sugary snacks and are they really treats or subtly tricking us to want even more? The problem is we aren't meant to enjoy sugar in concentrated amounts that we find in processed foods. Most Americans consume 17 teaspoons (71 grams) of sugar a day! The WHO recommendation is to consume no more than 6 teaspoons (25 grams) per day for women and 9 teaspoons (36

Halloween brings the joy of trick-or-treating for kiddos and the temptation of candy for adults. What's so bad about our sugary snacks and are they really treats or subtly tricking us to want even more? Evolucion has hard-wired every single person on the planet to want sugar. This is how we have survived for millenia. The trick of this treat is that not only is sugar readily available, it's now highly processed and concentrated. Did you know - 80% of people in the U.S. are me