Being an over 40 Catholic mom is a beautiful and challenging journey into mid-life. As you continue to nurture your family, it’s crucial not to forget about your own wellbeing. Taking care of your mind, body, and soul becomes increasingly important as you age. In this blog post, we will explore how to achieve balance and wellness while staying true to your faith. Mind: Cultivating Mental Wellness As An Over 40 Catholic Mom 1. Prayer and Meditation: Start your day with prayer and meditation. This quiet time with God can provide mental clarity and peace, helping you face daily challenges with a ..read more

6 Simple health hacks for women Have you ever wondered how some people you know seem to be either younger or older than their chronological age? I just attended a conference last weekend and listened to Dr. Ryan Lowery. He listed 6 Simple health hacks for women that would increase longevity and reduce your metabolic health. Meaning, you can do certain things to reduce the chronological age of your body so that you can live a longer and healthier life. So, I wanted to share them with you! I’m guessing you are interested in improving your health and living a life with enough energy to enjoy it ..read more

Peace Comes When You Makeover Your Mornings… I know that I have prayed for peace on many occasions throughout my life. I desired peace above all else…but, I didn’t know how to live in it everyday. One of my main ways to try to gain and live in peace would be to pray for it. “God please give me some peace – if you do, I will be able to be more patient, calm, live a happy life, and tolerate the behavior of others. I will be a better person…” I didn’t know then that I was looking at it all wrong. I wanted peace so badly and I was looking for some way ‘out there, outside of me’ to get it. Or to h ..read more

So for 5 years I have been intermittent fasting at some level. And recently, I have discovered how much I really enjoy Alternate Day Fasting also known as ADF. In this post I will describe what ADF is, the benefits of it, and how I myself implement it in my everyday life. Again, I am reminding anyone reading this, I am not a doctor or medical professional in any way. I am simply sharing my own experience, personal research, and what I have learned. I highly recommend you do your own fact-finding and make an informed decision. Consulting your ‘health care’ person is also a good idea. What Is Al ..read more

I have had many questions about my tips for starting intermittent fasting. So, I thought I would share my top tips with you all. Let me say again, I am not a doctor, medical professional, or nutritionist. I am sharing what I have learned and have experienced through my own life and fasting journey. Tip #1 Define Your Goal & Your Why As with any change in life or habit you want to make part of your life, you have to first develop a clear vision of what it is you want to accomplish. Then align your mind up with your goal. Mindset is the most important component to the process. Knowing your ..read more

Fast Feast Repeat By Gin Stephens If you have followed me at all over the last 3 years here on my blog, you know that the intermittent fasting lifestyle & overall wellness are very important to me. On December 26, 2017 at the age 46, I began the journey to physical healing and weight loss I had desired for so long. I began keto combined with intermittent fasting and it changed my life forever. Even though ‘what’ I eat has changed. Intermittent fasting has remained the corner stone of my continued success in my weight management and health journey. My intermittent fasting journey began wit ..read more

We have the great privilege and many opportunities in our life to make a change. We can consciously decide to go in a different direction than the way we have been traveling. I’m going to share with you 7 habits that I have developed over the last few – 20 years that have literally changed my life. These habits have transformed my life so much, & I believe, they could do the same for you if you add one, two, or more into your daily routine. Habit 1 – Wake & Rise Early I have a big family with many children. So, before I put this particular habit into place, mornings were full of anxi ..read more

Amazon has this Zevia Zero Calorie Soda, Rainbow Variety Pack, 12 Ounce Cans (Pack of 24) for just $13.58 when you order online. For years I used to drink Diet Coke several times a day. Thankfully, I have since cut back substantially. This is because I have discovered that the aspartame used to sweeten most diet sodas has so many known negative side effects and I am really trying to heal my body and live a healthy lifestyle. This is not to say that I never ever have a Diet Coke, but it is rare and I know Zevia is the best option when I am craving soda pop. It is made entirely from real, plant ..read more

Clean Intermittent Fasting One of the questions I see from people that have decided to try intermittent fasting is “what can a person consume during the fasting hours?” There are several different opinions out there. But, I believe the best option to model your fasting is from the book Fast. Feast. Repeat. by Gin Stephens. I will share just what I have learned from Gin Stephens and her book and podcasts on clean intermittent fasting. This way of fasting is what Gin has coined the ‘clean fast’. And it really is quite simple. Clean fasting just means that you will only consume beverages that are ..read more

Fasting = Increased Mental Clarity Did you know that when you fast you are doing more for your mind & body than you may first be aware of? Since beginning to live an intermittent fasting lifestyle I have gained more clarity in my thinking than I ever could have imagined I would. Actually, when I first heard about the fasting side effect of ‘mental clarity’, I considered it a secondary effect and it really wasn’t the benefit that I was mainly interested in. Yes, weight loss was the main reason I came to intermittent fasting. But, the healing (healed my Plantar Fasciitis & Melasma  ..read more