As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect on all the amazing discoveries that have made life just a little sweeter, healthier, and more intentional. Today, I’m sharing my favorite finds from this past trip around the sun—spanning everything from skin care and supplements to transformational books and programs. Let’s dive in!

The Joy Jar

Let’s start with a simple yet transformative tradition: the Joy Jar. Here’s how it works: each time something wonderful happens, write it down and pop it...

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Summary

What is kaizen??

It's a Japanese term for 'continuous improvement' and it relies on small, incremental, consistent changes that lead to potentially massive improvement and transformation.

Both research and my own experience shows, this is by far the MOST effective strategy for long term weight loss. 

How can it help with weight loss?

1. When you set small, manageable goals, you experience the dopamine rush of quick wins. Leading to greater motivation to keep going instead of the discouragement that...

Because sometimes you just need some simple guidelines to fall back on...

1. Thou shalt treat thy body the way it deserves to be treated.

2. Thou shalt not go back for seconds.

3. Thou shalt move daily.

4. Honor thy veggies and thy fruits. 6 servings per day to be exact.

5. Though shalt not covet sugar and alcohol.

6. Though shalt drink half your body weight in ounces of water daily.

7. Though shalt not kill... the entire pie. Watch those portions ;)

8. Though shalt bring the joy.

9. Thou shalt not steal from thy sleepy time.

10. ...

Oh hey holiday season, where'd you come from? Oh, out of nowhere?? Yeah... sounds about right!

Ya'll (yes, I say "ya'll")... I cannot believe we are already in November. I cannot believe we are 2 months away from 2019. And I cannot believe that between now and said new year, the average American will gain 10 freaking pounds! 

Guys... we've got to raise the bar this year. We've got to do better, we've got to be better, we've got to set a better example for the next generation. And we've got to stop normalizing the holiday weight...