Jen's Blog

Have you ever had a doctor tell you to "just lose weight" or "just exercise more"? As if you didn't already know that? If you've felt frustrated by well-meaning advice that completely misses why you're struggling, this message is for you. A recent conversation gave me profound insight into why many doctors don't understand why it's difficult for some to create lasting healthy habits, even when they know exactly what to do. The Surgeon's Frustration Last week, a retired surgeo

How many times have you created the perfect health plan, only to abandon it when life got messy? If your answer is "too many to count," I have liberating news: you don't need a perfect plan. As we approach the New Year and everyone starts planning resolutions, there's a more effective approach. Author Michael Bungay Stanier puts it perfectly: small experiments trump strategy. Why Perfect Plans Keep You Stuck We love perfect plans because they feel like control. Mapping out ev

I had a day recently that was a powerful reminder of a simple but freeing truth: it's all made up anyway. That might sound strange at first, but when you really see this, when you realize that so much of what stresses us out or makes us feel off track is just a story in our minds, it can change everything. Let me tell you what reminded me of this a few days ago. When Perfect Plans Fall Apart It's getting cold where I live in Utah. Coming from Texas, I'm not equipped for mount

Let's talk about something so many of us experience but rarely stop to notice: the amount of time, energy, and brainpower we're wasting when we're spinning in our minds about our health and weight. If there's one thing everyone can relate to, it's how busy life already is and how much competes for our time, attention, and energy. Life is so full. We've got work, kids (whether little ones or grown adults), maybe aging parents, volunteer commitments, plus all the daily tasks th