Category Archives for Healthy Lifestyle
11 Months Post-Fired: Kitty Breaks Permitted
It’s been 11 months since the day I was fired. The pace of work has been intense, but lightened by kitty breaks.
Continue readingMeet my Role Model for Healthy Aging
The Five Journeys are about building a life of fulfillment over a lifetime. And here’s my role model for healthy aging – my mom.
Continue readingIs it Possible to have a Balanced Life? A Look at the Four Burners Theory
Is it possible to keep all four burners (work, family, health, friends) lit? Or must one burner be extinguished to be successful?
Continue readingCelebrating Four Months of Freedom
It’s been four months since I was fired. This last month I discovered the joys of a flexible schedule and got myself back on the health track.
Continue readingThe Great Fasting Experiment: Surviving a 7-Day Fast
A 7-day fast is a great way to regain control over your eating, shed some pounds, and launch a fasting regimen. But it’s a test of endurance for sure.
Continue readingThe Secret Relationship Between Time and Happiness
Time management tools, the science of timing, and understanding the tradeoff between time and money can lead to real happiness.
Continue readingSmiling on a Monday Morning: A Recap of Week 1 of Semi-Retirement
What happens after your career comes to a crushing end? Expect week one to be a tumultuous ride on the emotional rollercoaster.
Continue readingSurprise! Early Retirement is Here…Kinda…Sorta
What happens when you lose your job in your 50s? If you’ve prepared well, you can enter the world of S-FIRE (Semi-Financially Independent and Retired Early).
Continue readingIs a DNA Diet the Answer to your Dreams?
Can your DNA hold the answer to a healthy weight? This review of Habit walks you through the test, the results, and the nutrition plan. Take this sneak peek inside before you decide if an expensive DNA diet is right for you.
Continue readingSeven Award-Winning Super Duper Flavorful Whole30 Recipes
Announcing our Healthy 7 Awards for the best Whole30 recipes. Find out the winners of our Best Comfort Food, Best Soup, Best Freezer Stash Food, Best Chili, Best Instant Pot Recipe, Best Side Dish, and Best Summer Meal!
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