In Greek mythology, sirens were these beautiful, otherworldly creatures who sang songs so seductive, sailors would crash their ships trying to reach them. The sirens weren’t the danger, the desire  was. The temptation, the illusion, the feeling that something sweet could rescue you. And I don’t know about you, but sometimes a holiday cocktail feels exactly like that. That first pour of wine when the family tension starts to bubble. The boozy punch that promises to turn a chao

Let’s get one thing straight: the holidays aren’t a magical time of peace and harmony. They’re a weird mix of joy, chaos, cookies, exhaustion, and your aunt asking if you’re “still doing that health thing.” So if you’ve ever thought: “I’ll just wait until January to get back on track…” I get it. But also: you might be making it way harder on yourself than it needs to be. Here’s the truth, taking care of yourself during  the holidays (not after) is one of the most powerful thi

We’ve all seen them, those cute little jars on Instagram with the wooden lids and the gold spoons. Overnight oats are basically the poster child  of “clean eating.” They’re organized. They’re aesthetic. They make you feel like you’ve got your life together because you remembered to prep breakfast the night before. But here’s the problem: just because something looks healthy doesn’t mean it’s actually helping you. Especially if you’re over 40, juggling stress, hormones, and th

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If you’re feeling stuck in your fitness journey, take a good, honest look at your alcohol habits.You don’t have to label it. You don’t have to explain it. Just experiment. Pull it out of the equation for a little while and see what happens.

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