Change Makers

How do you handle the changes that life seems to constantly place in our paths? Some women are “go with the flow” types who are always up for the journey. Others seem to crave change. And then I know women who are alright with change as long as they’ve had advanced notice and can meticulously plan a few “next steps”.

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Alecia Ritzema
Momentum & Motivation

Lately I have found myself using the word “momentum” in various conversations. Often, it’s in reference to NOT having momentum for the day to day routines (laundry, exercising, meal planning, cleaning). As I consider the word, it seems that I am referring to stagnation or (basically) not moving in sync with what I feel should be happening.

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Alecia Ritzema
Believe in Fitness

Where you land on the spectrum of all things fitness, whether love or disdain, your preferences are sure to be motivated by your core beliefs about exercise. You may have grown up in a home in which athletics were non-negotiable or maybe your family wasn’t very active at all. It’s possible that winning was everything in your home and the motto was “go big or go home”.

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Alecia Ritzema
Nutritional Value

With age comes a certain level of reflection on life and decisions I’ve made. I think it’s only natural to look back at the events in life through a specific lens. As I get older, I have come to understand that most of the decisions I make/made to be  based on personal values and beliefs.

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Alecia Ritzema
Negative Thinking Traps

When reducing wellness to its simplest form, thoughts are the driving force behind any action that we might take. If you find yourself in a place of stagnation, check your thoughts surrounding movement. If you have a tendency towards eating out for dinners or choosing to skip meals, check your thoughts surrounding food.

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Alecia Ritzema
Motivational Awareness

When it comes to total wellness, food choices and creating opportunities for regular movement are so important. It would be hard to argue otherwise. Establishing consistent routines and habits are also key in creating lasting change. But what about motivation?

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Alecia Ritzema