Entries by Kim

Regular Checkups

Even though I try to stay as healthy as I can, I still don’t like going to the doctor.

Nevertheless, I go every summer anyway for my routine check-ups.

Not to mention, Type II diabetes runs in my family, so it’s something I have to constantly be mindful of.

5 (Unintimidating) Mid-year Reflection Questions

In my “Look, Feel, and Perform at Your Best in Midlife” workshop, I share that us women are busy creatures.

We often have our heads “down,” plowing through our day as we think about what we need to do this hour, this minute, even this second sometimes.

If our heads aren’t down, they’re “forward,” looking to what needs to be done next, tomorrow, or this week.

Cancer: What Midlife Women Can & Can’t Control

Cancer hit two of my family members in the past 6 months.

It’s not surprising, as statistics tell us that for us, 1 in 3 women will develop cancer in their lifetime.

Knowing this, it’s understandable to think that it’s inevitable for you too, if not sooner, probably later; however, my hope is that you’re also aware that there are things you can do to decrease your risk.

Have You Had Your Regular Check-ups?

Even though I try to stay as healthy as I can, I still don’t like going to the doctor.

Nevertheless, I go every summer anyway for my routine check-ups.

Not to mention, Type II diabetes runs in my family, so it’s something I have to constantly be mindful of.

The Power of NOT Logging Your Food

When someone wants to start eating healthier, oftentimes they’ll start logging their food by writing down everything they’ve eaten at the end of each day.

Makes sense – if you write down all you eat and drink and examine it at a glance, you can see where you might need to make healthy changes.