A few years ago, I ran a holiday health challenge with a group of clients, and we had some really great results.

But here's what made this challenge different.

We weren't focused on doing more workouts, adding extra cardio, or following a stricter eating plan during an already busy season. Instead, we focused on a different meaning of the word challenge.

We looked at the challenges we each faced and figured out how to work through them.

For one person, it might have been finding time to exercise between work, family, and holiday commitments. For another, it might have been navigating all the tempting treats, managing social situations, or trying to maintain healthy habits when the usual routine went out the window.

We all had different stumbling blocks, so we worked on finding solutions that made sense for each of us.

As I've been revisiting that experience and preparing to help my clients navigate the coming holiday season, I've been reminded of something: recognizing our challenges is one of the most important parts of making progress.

Think about it.

How many times have you set a goal with the best intentions, only to find yourself struggling a few weeks later?

Maybe you planned to exercise consistently, but your schedule got crazy.

Perhaps you intended to make balanced food choices, but found yourself grazing your way through every holiday gathering. 

Or maybe you simply felt so overwhelmed that taking care of yourself ended up at the bottom of the list.

It's easy to get frustrated and think you need more discipline, more motivation, or a little more willpower.

But what if that's not the problem?

What if you're repeatedly running into an obstacle you haven't fully recognized or prepared for?

It's hard to find a solution to a problem you haven't identified. And when we don't understand what's tripping us up, we can end up repeating the same patterns over and over again.

The good news? Once you recognize your stumbling blocks, you can start doing something about them.

You can anticipate the situations that tend to throw you off track. You can make a plan ahead of time. And you can find workarounds that help you stay connected to your goals, even when life doesn't go according to plan.

Maybe that means scheduling shorter workouts during busy weeks instead of skipping exercise altogether. Maybe it's deciding ahead of time how you'll approach a holiday buffet. Or perhaps it's learning to set boundaries, ask for help, or let go of the expectation that everything has to be perfect.

The goal isn't to eliminate every challenge. That's definitely not realistic!

The goal is to understand yourself well enough to meet those challenges with a plan instead of being caught off guard by them.

Here's your challenge this week.

Take a few minutes to reflect on your own health and wellness goals.

What tends to get in your way?

• Is it time, energy, or an unpredictable schedule?
• Is it temptation or difficulty navigating social situations?
• Is it stress, overwhelm, or putting everyone else's needs ahead of your own?
• Is it an all-or-nothing mindset that makes one less-than-perfect day feel like failure?
• Or is it something else entirely?

Once you've identified one of your biggest stumbling blocks, ask yourself:

What could I do differently to make this easier next time?

You don't need to solve everything today. Just start by recognizing the challenge and considering one small step that could help.

Because sometimes, the biggest breakthrough isn't trying harder. It's understanding what's been holding you back and finding a better way forward.

This is one of the things we work on through the Align and Stabilize Framework portion of my online program - identifying the obstacles that get in the way and creating realistic solutions that fit your life, as well as building the mindset and practical and strategic habits to support your goals.

If you'd like some help figuring out your own stumbling blocks and preparing to meet them, I'm here to help!

You don't have to wait until the holidays are over to start taking care of yourself. And you don't have to figure it all out on your own.

Here's to understanding ourselves a little better and making progress that lasts!

Kim

Have you ever watched a gymnast fly through the air and wondered how on earth they do that?

When I was young, I was in gymnastics. I was by no means the best on my team, but with hEDS, I was definitely the most flexible! 😂

And, I had so much admiration for the girls who really could fly. They had thighs and calves that worked like giant springs and could land double backflips after a full tumbling pass at just 10 years old.

And their hang time? Amazing!

I didn't know it then, but those gymnasts were learning something that would become a big part of how I approach fitness years later.

They were learning how to defy gravity.

Okay, technically, gravity always wins. But how we respond to it makes all the difference!

When I started my career as a personal trainer, I quickly realized just how much gravity affects our bodies;

It pulls us down.

It challenges our posture.

It makes our muscles work to keep us upright and moving.

What took me a few more years to fully appreciate was how much we can do to counter that force.

Think about gymnasts, dancers, high jumpers, and basketball players. They develop the strength, coordination, and control to push against the ground, propel themselves upward, and land with control.

They aren’t born with that ability. They learn to create force, direct it, and control their bodies in space.

And here's the thing: we don't have to be athletes to benefit from learning how to do that, too.

In fact, as we get older, it becomes even more important.

We want to be able to:

Get up from a chair without struggling or using our arms

Climb stairs quickly and painlessly

Catch ourselves when we stumble

Get up and down from the floor with ease

And keep doing the things we love.

All of those everyday movements involve working through gravity rather than simply giving in to it.

And - you can start practicing this in places you might not expect!

🪑 Sitting in a chair? Instead of sinking into it, think about gently lengthening through your spine and maintaining an active, supported posture.

💪 Doing a strength exercise? Think about pushing through your feet or hands to create a strong, stable base. When you do that, you’ll notice how you begin to move from your center and your muscles all work together to control the movement rather than just moving a weight from point A to point B.

🧘 Lying on the floor? Unless you're intentionally resting, as in Savasana at the end of yoga, you can still think about how you're positioning your body, lifting up out of the floor, to engage the muscles you need and maintain control.

The goal isn't to keep every muscle clenched all day long. Please, please don't do that! 😳

It's about learning when and how to create the right amount of tension, engage opposing muscle groups, and move with purpose.

That awareness helps us build strength, improve stability, and become more capable of responding to the forces our bodies encounter every day.

This is one of the things I truly love teaching my clients.

In my Strength & Exercise System, you're not simply handed a list of exercises and told to get on with it. Instead, you learn:

How your body works

Why certain movements matter

And how to make those movements effective for you.

Because the more you understand your body, the more tools you have to make informed choices, adapt when necessary, and take ownership of your progress.

You become less dependent on someone telling you exactly what to do every step of the way. 

You gain the confidence to carry what you learn into your everyday life and your own workouts.

And that's the real goal: not just to get through today's workout, but to build the knowledge, strength, and confidence that serve you for years to come.

So here's something to think about this week:

Where in your life could you stop sinking down and start lifting yourself up?

Maybe it's in your posture, your workouts, or the way you approach a challenge that feels bigger than you.

You don't have to leap to the moon on day one. 😉 

Sometimes the first step is simply learning that you have more ability to influence your outcome than you realized.

If you'd like to learn how to move with greater strength, stability, and purpose, I'd love to help.

Reply to this email and let's talk about how my Strength & Exercise System can help you build the skills to move confidently, not just today, but for life.

Keep lifting yourself up!

Kim 💛

I was cleaning up the photos on my phone recently when I came across an image I'd saved last year. I laughed out loud all over again.

It said:

In the US, we have a candy holiday,

followed by a pie holiday,

then a cookies and candy holiday, 

before a boozer holiday. 

And we call it “flu season” 

rather than “sugar poisoning season.”

Ouch. 😂

I don't know who originally came up with that one, but there's a bit of truth wrapped up in the humor.

Think about it. 

The fall flavored pumpkin latte’s, cider and donuts have already made their appearance… 

Next weekend, we kick things into gear with Halloween candy.

Then we move into Thanksgiving pies and all the fixings we are grateful for. 

We roll straight into Christmas parties, cookies and holiday treats.

And then we toast our way into the New Year. 

And that's just the food!

On top of that we add shopping, decorating, parties, travel, family obligations, year-end deadlines, and about 47 other things to our already full schedules. 

We stay up later, sleep less, move less, and sometimes spend days running around taking care of everyone and everything except ourselves.

Then we wonder why we're exhausted, our energy is dragging, our routines have fallen apart, and we're feeling a little less than our best.

Our bodies are being asked to do MORE while we're often giving them LESS of what they need to keep up.

And somewhere along the way, we start telling ourselves a story.

I'll get back to my workouts after the holidays.

Eating well is just too difficult this time of year.

I'm too busy to take care of myself right now.

January is right around the corner. I'll start fresh then.

Sound familiar?

Here's the interesting part. Sometimes it's not that we truly can't take care of ourselves during the holidays. It's that we've already decided we can't.

Now, before you think I'm suggesting you skip the pumpkin pie, turn down Grandma's cookies, or spend the holidays hiding in the gym while everyone else has fun, let me reassure you. That's not where I'm going with this.

Life is meant to be enjoyed! 

But it helps to understand what's happening behind the scenes when sweets become an everyday habit - even for just the last two months of the year.

A little sugar reality check so to speak…

Certain bacteria thrive on sugars, and frequent sugar exposure can encourage that bacteria and that makes it harder for our bodies to fight off infection. 

Also, when we regularly consume more added sugar than our bodies need, it can contribute to blood sugar swings and, over time, make blood sugar regulation more challenging. 

That can lead to energy highs and lows, more cravings, and a tougher time managing weight.

And when we're already juggling extra commitments, getting less movement and spending less time outdoors, those ups and downs can leave us feeling even more drained.

What if we approached this season a little differently?

The goal isn't to fear sugar or swear off holiday treats.  I love the celebrations, the traditions, the special foods, and the memories that make this time of year so wonderful. 

I don't believe living a healthy life means putting everything you enjoy on hold. But I do think there's a difference between enjoying the holidays and putting our health on hold because it's the holidays.

Instead of trying to be perfect, be a little more intentional. 

Maybe taking care of ourselves could be part of the celebration, too?

We could head into the holidays with a plan that allowed us to enjoy the fun without feeling completely depleted by the time January rolls around.

It doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, some of the simplest habits can make the biggest difference.

Keep a few non-negotiables - Choose the habits that help you feel your best and protect them as much as you reasonably can.

Maybe it's two strength workouts a week, a morning walk, or a consistent bedtime. 

Fuel yourself before you get too busy - Don't spend the day running on coffee and holiday cookies, only to arrive at dinner utterly ravenous. Eat balanced meals, include protein and fiber, and drink plenty of water.

Build movement into the life you're already living - It doesn't have to be a formal workout to count towards your calories burned. Take a walk to look at holiday lights, get outside for a few minutes, or enjoy a little movement between activities. 

Be intentional about the treats you really want - You don't have to eat every treat simply because it's there or because it's that time of year.  Savor and enjoy the cookies, pie, or special holiday drink that you genuinely love. 

Give yourself permission to adjust, not abandon - Some weeks won't go as planned. That's okay! A flexible plan that you can maintain is far more useful than an all or nothing plan you can't follow.

And perhaps most importantly, pay attention to the stories you tell yourself.

Are they helping you move toward the way you want to feel? 

Or are they giving you permission to put something important to you on the back burner?

Neither question is meant to make you feel guilty. 

It's simply an opportunity to pause, get honest with yourself, and choose what you want this season to look like.

So, let me ask you something.

What are your health goals for the holidays?

Do they stay the same? Do you adjust them? Do they disappear until January?

Have you ever gone through a holiday season when you made your health a priority right alongside your celebrations? If so, what did you do differently? And how did you feel?

I'd love for you to think about those questions, because here's what I know: 

You don't have to choose between enjoying your life and taking care of your body. With a little intention and the right support, you can make room for both.

And if you're already thinking, “Kim, that sounds great, but I need a little help figuring out what that actually looks like for me.”  - That's exactly the kind of thing I help my clients work through.

Sometimes we need more than another list of healthy habits. We need a realistic plan that fits our lives, a little accountability, and someone who can help us navigate the obstacles that arise week by week when life gets busy.

If you'd like some help finding that balance this holiday season, I'd love to talk with you. We can look at where you are now, what's most important to you, and a few practical ways to keep moving toward your goals without missing out on the fun.

You don't have to wait until January to feel good again.

Here's to enjoying the treats, making the memories, and taking good care of the person who makes all of it possible: YOU!

Keep shining!

Kim 

P.S. If you want a little help making your health a priority this season, reach out and let's talk. Sometimes a small shift in your plan can make a big difference in how you feel.

The other day I had an Apple Cinnamon Peanut Butter GF Protein Pancake Tostada for an afternoon snack.

It was sooooo yummy! Like, REALLY yummy. And all fall and cinnamon-y flavored. 😋🍎

SO… I had to share!

And the best part? It wasn’t even that difficult to make.

I had leftover gluten-free protein pancakes from breakfast with the family this past weekend, some creamy peanut butter from Trader Joe’s, an apple, and cinnamon.

Heat up the pancake for a few seconds, add a little peanut butter spread over the top, thinly sliced apple layered on, a sprinkle of cinnamon… and voilà!

A delicious little afternoon treat that felt a bit like dessert but also gave my body some good fuel.

And as I was enjoying it, I started thinking about how many of us struggle with that afternoon snack thing.

You know what I mean...

It’s around 2:30 or 3:00. Lunch was hours ago. Your energy is starting to dip, your to-do list is still a mile long, and dinner feels like it’s a lifetime away.

But you have things to do! So you push through.

Or maybe you wander into the kitchen, grab whatever looks good, and find yourself eating something that doesn't really satisfy you. Or you reach for the office candy bowl, the vending machine, or a drive-through on your way home.

And sometimes you just don't eat anything because you think you shouldn't be hungry again yet.

Sound familiar?

Here's the thing about that afternoon slump…

There are a couple of reasons we tend to skip snacks.

1. Occasionally, we genuinely don't need one. If you've eaten a satisfying lunch, aren't hungry, and know that there's a plan in place for dinner before you will be hungry again, there's no rule that says you have to eat at a particular time.

2. But more often, we're either not recognizing what our bodies need or we're simply not prepared when hunger hits.

And that second one can get us into trouble!

When we go too long without eating and become overly hungry, it can be much harder to make thoughtful food choices. We might reach for whatever is quickest, eat past the point of comfortable fullness later, or find ourselves with very little energy left to get through the day.

And if you're a woman over 40 who's working on losing weight, maintaining muscle, or simply feeling better in your body, these little daily habits can add up.

It's not just about WHAT you eat. It's also about how you fuel your body throughout the day.

So what can a well-planned afternoon snack do for you?

⚡ Help maintain your energy.

Your body needs fuel to get through the day. A balanced snack can help bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, especially when your lunch was several hours ago.

🍎 Support steadier blood sugar.

Combining protein, fiber-rich carbohydrates, and healthy fats can help slow digestion and support a more gradual rise in blood sugar compared with eating a refined carbohydrate on its own.

💪 Help you get enough protein.

Protein isn't just for bodybuilders or people who live at the gym! It's important for maintaining muscle, supporting recovery, and helping us feel satisfied after eating. And as we get older, making protein a priority becomes even more important.

😊 Help you feel more in control around food.

When you aren't desperately hungry, you have a better opportunity to make choices that align with your goals instead of feeling like you're at the mercy of whatever food happens to be available.

And no, an afternoon snack isn't a magic weight-loss trick. 

But getting the right nutrition consistently throughout the day can make it so much easier to build habits that support your goals.

So how do you make this practical?

You don't need to spend your Sunday afternoon preparing 27 perfectly portioned containers of food. (Although if that's your thing, go right ahead

and you do you! 😂)

Sometimes, all it takes is having a few simple ingredients ready to go.

For my apple-cinnamon creation, that meant using what I already had at home.

On a day when I'm working from home, I might actually LOOK FORWARD to making this one again.

On a busier day? I'd spread the peanut butter and sprinkle the cinnamon on the pancake ahead of time, roll it up, and take the apple whole. Easy peasy!

That's the kind of planning I love: enough preparation to make the healthy choice easier, without turning healthy eating into another full-time job.

And that's a big part of what I teach my clients.

In my online program, the "Nourish and Energize" pillar is about learning how to fuel your body in a way that supports your energy, your health, and your goals. 

It's not about eating less and less, following another restrictive diet, or trying to be perfect.

It's about understanding what your body needs, making nutrition work in your real life, and finding a way to do it consistently.

Because sometimes, the missing piece isn't another workout or more willpower. It might be learning how to nourish your body differently.

And that can be a game changer!

Want a little help with your afternoon snack routine?

I've been putting together a guide with some of my favorite ideas for healthy, easy afternoon snacks, along with tips to help you put together combinations that are satisfying, practical, and supportive of your goals.

Just reply to this email with the word SNACKS, and I'll send it your way when it's ready!

In the meantime, I'd love to know…

Are you 

1. Someone who plans ahead for afternoon hunger?

2. Or do you tend to find yourself staring into the pantry at 3:00, hoping something magically appears? 😂

Hit reply and tell me. I promise you're not alone!

Here's to nourishing your body, enjoying your food, and finding simple ways to make healthy living a little easier.

Keep Shining!

💛 Kim 

Picture this...

You wake up naturally, without an alarm jolting you out of a perfectly good dream. You've slept soundly, your body feels rested, and the morning sun is just beginning to peek through the curtains. Birds are chirping outside, the house is peaceful, and somewhere in the background, your spouse has already made the coffee.

You stretch, smile, and ease into the day feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to take on whatever comes your way.

Isn't that so lovely?

Now, let's talk about the mornings most of us actually experience.

The alarm is blaring. You hit snooze because surely five more minutes will make all the difference. Just as you drift back to sleep, that thing starts screaming at you again.

When you finally drag yourself out of bed. Your body is stiff, your feet hit a cold floor, and you're stumbling toward the kitchen in search of coffee before you're entirely convinced you're even awake.

You're so out of it that you nearly top off your coffee with OJ instead of cream. Your brain is trying to sort through the day's to-do list, and somehow, before you've even had breakfast, you feel behind.

Sound familiar?

I'll admit, I don’t exactly bounce out of bed with a big smile and a song in my heart every morning. In fact, if it weren't for my cat, who seems to think sleeping past 5:30 a.m. is an unreasonable request, I might happily stay under the covers a little longer.

And, I definitely need a little time to adjust to being among the living.

But here's the thing I've learned: 

I don't have to love getting up to love what happens when I do.

Why I'm a Fan of Ramping It Up…

You may have heard me talk more than a little about the importance of slowing down, reducing stress, and giving yourself permission to breathe. 

And, I absolutely believe in all of that.

But there's one place where I think a little intentional ramping up can make a world of difference: the morning.

Having some time to myself before the demands of the day take over gives me an opportunity to get my priorities straight, set my mindset, and decide how I want to show up.

Instead of immediately reacting to everyone else's needs, emails, messages, and expectations, I get a chance to check in with myself first.

I hydrate, fuel my body, move a little and get things circulating. And no, that doesn't mean I'm doing my entire workout every morning. Sometimes it's simply enough movement to wake up my body and mind and help me feel more connected.

I'm also working with my body's natural rhythms. Our cortisol levels normally rise in the morning, helping us transition into wakefulness. Getting some light, moving our bodies, and establishing a reasonably consistent wake-up routine can support our circadian rhythm and help reinforce the distinction between daytime and nighttime.

And that can have a ripple effect on sleep, energy, focus, and how we feel throughout the day.

Think about it. When you begin your morning feeling rushed, under-fueled, dehydrated, and mentally scattered, it's easy to carry that feeling forward. 

You grab whatever food is convenient, rely on another cup of coffee to get through the afternoon, and crawl into bed at night feeling exhausted but somehow still wound up.

Then the cycle starts all over again.

On the other hand, when you give yourself even a little time to prepare your body and mind for the day, you're building a foundation that can make the rest of it feel more manageable.

You're not just getting your morning off to a better start. You're giving yourself a better chance of navigating everything that comes after it.

You Don't Have to Become a 5 A.M. Person

Now, before anyone thinks I'm about to suggest we all join the 5 a.m. club, let's clear something up.

I'm not here to convince you that successful people get up before sunrise, take a cold plunge, meditate for an hour, run five miles, and journal about their dreams before the rest of the world wakes up.

Good for them, if that's their thing!

But your morning routine doesn't have to look like someone else's to be effective. And getting up earlier isn't automatically better if it means sacrificing the sleep your body needs.

What matters is finding a way to start your day that works for you.

Maybe that means getting up 15 minutes earlier so you can drink a glass of water, enjoy your coffee without rushing, and decide on your three most important priorities.

Maybe it's opening the curtains, stepping outside for a few minutes of natural light, or doing some gentle mobility before sitting down to work.

Maybe, hopefully, you eat a nourishing breakfast instead of running out the door on an empty tank.

Or maybe your biggest win is simply putting your phone down long enough to ask yourself, "What do I need today to feel and be at my best?"

You don't need an elaborate routine. You need a few intentional habits that help you feel more prepared for the day ahead.

And here's my favorite part: the benefits can extend well beyond the morning itself... When you consistently make room for your wellbeing before the day gets away from you, you're practicing a powerful form of self-leadership.

You're reminding yourself that your health matters, too.

Your Morning Challenge

As we head into a new week, I'd love for you to experiment with this.

Choose just ONE thing you can do to make your mornings work a little harder for you.

Hydrate before reaching for a second cup of coffee. 

Get a little natural light. 

Move your body for five minutes. 

Eat a breakfast that gives you energy. 

Or take a few quiet moments to decide what matters most today.

Start small enough that you can actually stick with it.

You might not wake up loving the alarm tomorrow morning. I certainly won't promise that!

But you may begin to notice that the way you start your day influences how you feel, how you think, and how much energy you have for the things that matter to you.

And that, my friends, is a little morning magic worth creating.

Now I'm curious... Which kind of morning person are you?

Are you naturally up and at 'em, ready to seize the day? Or are you firmly in the "don't talk to me until I've had my coffee" camp?

Hit reply and tell me. I'd love to know!

And if you're ready to make your mornings work for you instead of feeling like you're constantly playing catch-up, let's talk about building a sustainable routine that supports your energy, health, and life.

Here's to a week of feeling a little more energized, a little more intentional, and a whole lot more ready for whatever comes our way!

Keep shining,

Kim

Last week, my friend Jamie and I hosted a Cabi clothing party at my house, and it was a blast!

I made brunch-y food, kicked the guys out of the house, and spent the afternoon playing dress-up with a group of women who were more than happy to tell each other what looked fabulous… and what absolutely did not. 😂

There was plenty of laughing, trying on clothes, and the occasional, “Oh, you HAVE to get that!”

But when it was time to decide what I actually wanted to purchase, I had some thinking to do.

You see, I have a rule for myself when it comes to buying clothes: 

Whenever I bring something new into my closet, I have to let go of at least one thing it can replace.

That might mean getting rid of a shirt that doesn't fit quite right anymore, a pair of pants I never reach for, or something I bought because I loved it in the store but never actually feel good wearing.

It forces me to be a little more intentional about what I buy. Ideally I don't end up with an overflowing closet full of things I don't wear, and I also make room for things that fit my body and my life - now.

And as I thought about it, I realized something…

What if we applied that same rule to the rest of our lives?

There’s a problem with always adding more.

We live in a world that seems to reward us for doing more, being more productive, squeezing one more thing into the calendar, and constantly looking for ways to improve ourselves.

So we sign up for another commitment. 

Add another project to our workload. 

Start a new healthy habit. 

Agree to help someone out. 

Download another app to organize all the things we're already struggling to keep organized...

And somehow, we expect all of it to fit into the same 24 hours.

Sound familiar?

The problem isn't necessarily that any one of those things is bad. Many of them are wonderful opportunities, things we genuinely want to do, or habits that support our health.

The problem is that we keep adding and adding to our lives without making space for what we've added.

Eventually, something has to give. 

And often:

It's our energy

Our patience

Our sleep

Or the time we need to take care of ourselves.

And then we wonder why we're exhausted, overwhelmed, and struggling to keep up.

So here’s a few places to try applying the “make space” rule

Your schedule and commitments

Before saying yes to another project, volunteer opportunity, or social engagement, take a look at your calendar. Is there something you can complete first, delegate, or let go of to make space? 

Sometimes the best answer isn't figuring out how to squeeze it all in. It's deciding what matters most.

Your kitchen and your to-do list

Before heading to the grocery store, take stock of what's already in your fridge and pantry. Use what you have before bringing in more. 

The same goes for your inbox or work tasks. Before opening another email or starting another project, ask yourself what can be completed, delegated, or is no longer relevant, and thus be deleted and taken off your list.

Your travel and downtime

Planning a vacation? You don't have to see every attraction, visit every restaurant, and fill every minute to make it a great trip. Leave some breathing room. 

The same goes for your weekends. If every hour is scheduled, when do you get to relax, be spontaneous, or simply enjoy where you are?

Your workouts and recovery

This one comes up more often than you might think in my work with clients.

I meet plenty of women who are already doing strength training, Pilates, HIIT, long walks, and more. They're putting in the effort, trying to do all the right things, and wondering why they're still exhausted or not seeing the results they want.

But more exercise isn't always better. Your body needs recovery to make changes, and too much intensity without enough rest can leave you feeling depleted rather than stronger.

If you're stacking hard workouts on top of a busy life, take a look at your week. Are you making room for mobility, adequate sleep, and recovery? Are you allowing your body to adapt to the work you're asking it to do?

Sometimes, supporting your health means adding a restorative activity. And sometimes, it means removing a workout so your body has the opportunity to recover.

You don't get extra credit for running yourself into the ground!

Making space is a form of self-care.

Here's what I want you to remember: making space isn't about doing less just for the sake of doing less. 

It's about being intentional with your time, energy, and resources so they can support the life you actually want to live.

It's setting boundaries before you reach the point of burnout. 

It's recognizing that your needs matter, too. 

It's understanding that you can't keep pouring into everything and everyone else if you're leaving nothing for yourself.

This is also why I included the “Align & Stabilize Framework" as part of my online coaching program. It's where we look at the bigger picture - your habits, priorities, boundaries, and the ways your daily choices either support your wellbeing or work against it.

Because lasting change isn't just about learning what to do. It's about creating a life in which those healthy choices can actually fit.

So now… its your turn: What needs a little breathing room?

This week, I invite you to try my closet rule somewhere in your own life.

Before you add something new, ask yourself:

What can I release, simplify, delegate, or replace to make space for this?

Maybe it's a commitment you no longer have the energy for. 

Maybe it's a workout your body doesn't need right now. 

Maybe it's a task you've been carrying that someone else could handle. 

Or maybe it's simply giving yourself permission to leave a little open space in your day.

You don't have to overhaul your entire life. Just start with one thing.

You might be surprised by how much lighter life feels when you stop trying to fit everything in.

Here's to making space for what matters!

Keep Shining,

Kim 💛

P.S. If this is something you find yourself struggling with, it's exactly the kind of work we explore in the Align & Stabilize portion of my online program - because your wellbeing deserves a place in your life, not just another spot on your to-do list!

Last night I had the strangest dream.

I was hiding out in Canada for some reason, apparently on the run from the law - which is beside the point. 😂

Then it started to rain.

And it didn’t just rain a little. It rained and rained and rained until the flooding got so bad that the entire city needed to evacuate.

So my family decided we were going to head south and try Mexico instead.

There was just one problem.

I could NOT get organized.

I had no idea what we needed to take, what we could leave behind, or what we might need if we never made it back. The danger level kept rising, the pressure kept building, and the harder I tried to figure out what to do, the harder it became to concentrate.

And somewhere in the middle of my dream panic, I thought:

If I had just been prepared and had a “go bag” ready, this would be so much easier.

Now, thankfully, most of us aren't going to find ourselves fleeing a flooded Canadian city in the middle of the night.

But there’s a reason the scouting motto is “Be Prepared.”

When you’re out in the wilderness, you don’t know exactly what’s going to happen. Weather can change. Plans can change. Something unexpected can happen.

And, being prepared doesn’t mean you expect disaster.

It means you’ve made some decisions ahead of time so that when something does happen, you can respond instead of panic.

And honestly?

Life works the same way.

We are really good at putting things off.

We tell ourselves we’ll figure it out later. We’ll start Monday. We’ll workout when we have more time. We’ll eat better when things settle down.

And sometimes, when “later” arrives, we’re tired, hungry, stressed, running late or completely overwhelmed.

That’s when making the best choice becomes much harder.

A little preparation can change that.

If you have food in the house and a rough meal plan for the week, you’re much less likely to find yourself staring into the refrigerator at 7:00 pm with no idea what to eat.

If you have a packed lunch, you’re less likely to reach 2:00 pm having had nothing since breakfast and suddenly find yourself eating whatever is closest because you’re starving.

If you have a contingency plan for travel, social events or those nights when your schedule goes completely sideways, you don't have to rely on willpower in the moment.

And movement works the same way.

Laying your workout clothes out the night before removes one more decision from your morning and makes getting to the gym a little easier.

Having a workout plan means you know what you’re doing when you get there instead of wandering around wondering which machine looks like it might be useful.

And having a program that actually progresses your training, balances effort with recovery and meets your body where it is makes it much more likely that all that movement will actually lead to the adaptations you're looking for.

Even the basics matter.

Being hydrated.

Having nutritious food available.

Getting enough protein.

Making sure your body has the fuel it needs to do what you’re asking it to do.

None of these things are particularly exciting.

But together, they create something incredibly valuable:

Fewer decisions to make when life gets busy

And that, to me, is one way being prepared really helps when it comes to your health.

It isn't about having a perfectly controlled life.

It’s about creating enough structure ahead of time that when life inevitably throws you a little rain - or even a full-on Canadian flood - you have a better chance of staying on course.

To prepare for that…

Maybe you need a meal plan.

Maybe you need a better workout program.

Maybe you need a few “go-to” meals for crazy nights.

Maybe you need a plan for travel or social occasions.

Or maybe you aren't even sure what you need yet. 

That’s okay.

But there's another huge reason I love the idea of being prepared.

It isn't just about being ready for something to go wrong.

It's also about being ready when something goes wonderfully right.

What if a friend calls and says, “We're hiking Saturday - want to come?”

What if an opportunity to travel comes up?

What if your family wants to spend the day exploring a new city?

What if you want to try kayaking, take a bike ride, climb that trail, dance at the wedding, play with your grandchildren, or simply walk around a new place all day without worrying about whether your body can keep up?

When you're already taking care of your health, you're prepared for those moments too.

You're not scrambling to get your body ready for the life you suddenly want to live.

You're already building the strength, endurance, mobility, energy and confidence that allow you to say:

“Yes! I'm in.”

That's the part of health that I think we sometimes miss.

We prepare because we want to avoid the bad stuff.

We exercise so we don't lose strength.

We eat well because we want to manage our weight.

We work on mobility because we don't want to hurt.

We build healthy habits because we don't want our health to become a problem.

And those things matter.

But there's another side to it.

We take care of ourselves so we're ready for the good stuff, too.

So this week, don't just ask yourself:

What do I need to prepare for if something goes wrong?

Ask yourself:

What do I want to be physically and mentally prepared to say YES to?

Maybe it's a trip you've been dreaming about.

A hike.

A new hobby.

More time with your family.

An adventure you haven't even imagined yet.

Or simply having enough energy at the end of the day to actually enjoy the life you've worked so hard to build.

Your health is not just the thing you maintain so you can keep doing everything else.

Your health is what gives you the capacity to experience more of your life.

And if you're not sure where to start, that's exactly what I can help you with.

Book a Wellness Snapshot and we'll spend 15 minutes looking at where you are now, what's getting in the way, and what first steps can help you become better prepared - not just for life's challenges, but for life's opportunities.

Because you don't have to wait for the flood to start packing your go bag.

Prepare now, so when adventure knocks, you can say yes. ❤️

And if you happen to be hiding out in Canada when the flood does hit… definitely pack your passport. 😉

Keep Shining,

Kim

                                                                               

There are some things we don’t talk about very much.

Especially as women.

And especially here in America, where we tend to keep certain parts of our lives… well, private.

But today,

It's time to talk about intimacy.

Now, as far as telling you a story this week, mine is going to be pretty short. This is personal, after all, and I’m not quite ready to put “all” of my business on the internet. 😂

But I was inspired to write this by a little creativity of my own, along with stories I’ve heard from girlfriends, clients, and plenty of other women over the years.

Because intimacy matters.

And as we get older, our bodies change.

Not just in shape and size, but in how we move. How much stability and strength we have. How well we support our joints. How our pelvic floor and other tissues respond to changes like childbirth and menopause. And sometimes, activities that once felt completely effortless require a little more thought and intention.

Think about crawling under a table to retrieve something when you were 12. 

You probably didn't give it a second thought.

Now?

You might still crawl under that table, but once you are there… you’re probably thinking - How exactly am I getting back out of here? 😂

Our bodies aren't broken. They're just different.

And intimacy can be the same way.

We can absolutely continue to enjoy intimacy with our partners as we age. But sometimes we have to change our approach. We may need to be a little more deliberate with our movements, use more support, adjust positions, or simply listen more carefully to what our bodies are telling us.

And that's okay.

Because intimacy isn't just about the physical act.

It's about vulnerability.

Connection.

Feeling safe and comfortable in your own skin.

And staying connected to the person you love.

Sometimes the biggest obstacle isn't your body. It's how you feel about your body.

This is where I think fitness can have a much bigger impact than we often realize.

I've had plenty of conversations with women who don't feel comfortable being intimate because they don't feel comfortable “in their own bodies."

Maybe their weight has changed.

Maybe they don't recognize the body looking back at them in the mirror.

Maybe they're worried about how their partner sees them.

Or maybe they've simply spent so many years criticizing their bodies that it's hard to let go and actually be present.

And this is one of the reasons I believe movement can be so powerful.

It's not just about reaching your "ideal" weight.

When you regularly move your body, get stronger, improve your mobility, and take action to care for yourself, something else starts to happen.

You become more confident in what your body can do.

You become more aware of your body.

You learn what feels good, what doesn't, where you need support, and where you need to slow down.

You become more willing to take action on behalf of yourself.

And that kind of confidence can spill into every part of your life - including your intimate life.

In fact, one of my favorite goals that I've ever heard from a client was:

“I want to be comfortable having sex with the lights on.”

That was her three-month goal.

And honestly? I loved it.

Not because of the sex.

Because of what was underneath the goal.

She wanted to feel comfortable in her own skin.

She wanted confidence.

She wanted to stop hiding.

She was willing to use her health and fitness journey as a way to get there.

And that specific goal was a incredibly powerful motivator!

And then there's the structural concerns of intimacy - which we REALLY don't talk about enough.

Our pelvic floor is part of the foundation that supports our bodies and our organs, and it plays an important role in movement, stability, bladder and bowel function, and sexual health.

Pregnancy and childbirth can change those tissues.

Menopause brings additional changes.

And simply getting older can change how those tissues function.

Which means it's worth paying attention to how you're exercising - not just whether you're exercising.

More exercise isn't automatically better.

More intensity isn't automatically better.

And if you're doing exercises that create pressure, heaviness, leaking, pain, or other pelvic-floor symptoms, that's information worth listening to.

The goal is to build strength and stability in a way that supports your entire body.

If you're not sure whether you're exercising in a way that supports your pelvic floor, working with a knowledgeable fitness professional can help you learn how to - so that the exercise you are doing is helping to prevent future issues, rather than causing them!

And if you suspect there is a deeper issue, please don't just push through it. A pelvic floor physical therapist or other qualified pelvic-health specialist can evaluate what's actually going on and help you address it. 

Your health goals don't have to be about a number on the scale.

Maybe you want to lose 15 pounds.

Maybe you want to have enough energy to get through your day without feeling completely wiped out.

Maybe you want to be able to get down on the floor and back up again.

Maybe you want to feel strong enough to travel, hike, play with your grandchildren, or keep doing the things you love.

Or maybe...

You want to feel confident enough to turn the lights on.

There is no wrong reason to want to take better care of yourself.

And sometimes the goal that feels a little too personal to say out loud is actually the goal that gives you the motivation to make lasting changes.

That's one of the things I love about behavior-change coaching.

We don't start with what you thinkyou're supposed to want.

We start with what actually does matter to you.

Then we build the strength, movement, nutrition, habits, and support you need to get there.

Because taking care of your body isn't just about living longer.

It's about being able to fully participate in the life you're living right now.

And yes...

That includes the parts we don't always talk about.

If there's an area of your health or fitness you've been avoiding because you're not sure where to start, I'd love to help you figure it out.

Start with a complimentary 15 minute Wellness Snapshot.

We'll take a look at where you are now, what's getting in your way, and what your next best step might be.

Your goals don't have to be traditional to be worth pursuing.

They just have to matter to you.

Keep Shining,

Kim

"What do you even talk about for 45 minutes with a health coach?"

I've actually had people ask me this.

And I get it.

If someone told me I was going to spend 45 minutes every week talking about food, exercise and healthy habits, I'd probably wonder the same thing.

Really?

What could we possibly talk about for that long?

As it turns out… a LOT.

In fact, sometimes we could probably fill the time twice over.

This week, for example, a client asked me a seemingly simple question:

“What foods can I freeze?”

That might sound like a pretty basic nutrition question.

But this is exactly the kind of conversation that happens during coaching.

Because we're not just talking about what you should eat.

We're talking about how to actually make healthy eating work when you're living a real life.

And those are two very different things.

Knowing what is “ideal” isn't the same as making it happen.

In an ideal world, we'd all have plenty of time to shop for the freshest ingredients, prepare beautiful meals from scratch, eat all the vegetables our bodies need and thoughtfully optimize every last detail of our nutrition.

There are even foods where the preparation method matters enough that you can squeeze a little more nutritional benefit out of them - isn’t that wonderful!

But if your day starts at 6 a.m., your workday doesn't end at 5, your kids have three different activities, someone needs a ride somewhere, the dog needs to go out, and you haven't been to the grocery store in six days…

You're probably not thinking:

Hmm… I wonder how I can maximize the nutrient availability of my broccoli tonight?

You're thinking:

What can I feed everyone in 15 minutes that isn't takeout?

And THAT is where coaching becomes useful.

The “Nourish & Energize Plan” in my coaching program isn't about creating a theoretically perfect diet.

It's about figuring out how to get the most nourishment possible into your actual life.

How do we make meal prep easier?

How do we stop wasting leftovers?

How do we save time?

How do we make sure there is something healthy to eat when you haven't been shopping?

What do you do when you're traveling?

What about a birthday party?

A crazy workday?

A week when you simply have zero desire to cook?

Because knowing what is healthy is one thing.

Making it happen consistently is another.

And what is sustainable for one person may not be for someone else.

Some people are retired, love to cook and genuinely enjoy spending an afternoon in the kitchen.

Someone else may have a full-time job or business that doesn't stop at 5 p.m., three kids in afternoon activities and a calendar that looks like it needs its own personal assistant.

Those two people may both benefit from eating nourishing food.

But the strategy for getting there is going to look very different.

Which brings me to my THAW bin.

This is one of those ridiculously simple things that makes my life easier.  I keep a large food-storage container in my refrigerator labeled:

THAW

Every night before I go to bed, I take a frozen protein out of the freezer and put it in the bin.  Now tomorrow's dinner is already halfway figured out.

And here's the little rule I've created for myself:

If the THAW bin is empty in the morning, I should already know what the dinner plan is.

Maybe we're eating leftovers.

Maybe we're going out.

Maybe we're having a vegan protein that's quick and easy.

The point isn't the bin itself.

The point is that I've created a tiny system that removes one more decision from my day.

And that's what we're often doing in coaching.

We're taking something that feels complicated or overwhelming and we're finding a way to make it simpler, more automatic and more realistic.

And fitness is exactly the same.

There is SO much information out there.

How many days should you strength train?

How much cardio?

Which exercises?

How long?

What about mobility?

What about your core?

What about balance?

What if your knees hurt?

What if you have limited time?

What if you hate running?

And then there are the conflicting opinions.

One person tells you to do one thing.

Another tells you that's completely wrong.

The third person has a 12-step morning routine that apparently takes 90 minutes before they've even had coffee.

No wonder people get overwhelmed!

Sometimes the most valuable thing a coach can do isn't give you more information.

It's help you filter the information you already have.

We figure out what actually matters for you.

We put it into a plan.

We see what works.

We notice what doesn't.

We adjust.

And we keep going.

It's a little like having a coach in any other area of life.

You don't hire a tennis coach because you don't know that you're supposed to hit the ball over the net.  That concept is pretty clear.

You hire one because knowing what to do doesn't necessarily mean you know - how to do it well, consistently, and in a way that works for you.

The same is true for health.

You probably already know that vegetables are good for you.

You probably know that strength training matters.

You probably know that sleep, hydration and movement are important.

The problem usually isn't a lack of information.

It's turning information into action.

And then turning that action into something sustainable enough to become part of your life.

That's the work we do together.

Not perfection.

Not another set of rules.

Not trying to squeeze your life into someone else's definition of healthy.

Instead it’s finding practical ways to help you to - nourish your body, build your strength and create habits that actually fit the life you're living.

Because the healthiest plan isn't necessarily the one that looks best on paper.

It's the one you can actually live.

And this is exactly why I love questions like “What can I freeze?”

Because sometimes healthy eating doesn't need another nutrition lecture.

It needs a few more ideas.

A better system.

A little less waste.

A little less “What are we having for dinner tonight?”

And maybe a freezer that's actually working for you instead of being the place where leftovers go to die.

And in light of that question this week, I’ve put together a simple Freezer-Friendly Food Guide with foods, proteins, meals, sauces and leftovers that freeze well - plus a few things that are better left out of the freezer.

If you'd like a copy, just reply to this email with “FREEZER” and I'll send it your way.

Keep Shining,

Kim

I don’t know how many of you are football fans, but in a house of boys, in Michigan, when it’s football season - it’s always on here.

And if you caught the end of the Michigan vs. Western Michigan game last week, you know how quickly the tide can turn.

If you didn’t, allow me a tiny bit of backstory…

Western Michigan, the huge underdog, had dominated much of the game. Michigan had one final drive to try to pull off the win, and on what appeared to be the last play of the game, Michigan's quarterback, Bryce Underwood, threw a Hail Mary that fell incomplete.

The clock showed zero.  Western Michigan had won. 

Except…they hadn’t.

After a replay review, officials determined that the clock had been off by one second. Michigan got another shot - and this time, they completed the Hail Mary for the touchdown and won the game 13 - 12.

Talk about a gut punch.

I felt terrible for the Western Michigan players. They had played an incredible game, were seconds away from one of the biggest upsets in the program’s history, and then watched the whole thing seemingly disappear.

But then, later in the week, my husband shared a few quotes from Western Michigan head coach Lance Taylor. 

And instead of feeling sorry for them, I felt inspired. 

Because his attitude was remarkable.

He could have blamed the officials.

He could have talked about the unfairness of the situation.

He could have spent the week replaying that final second over and over again.

And honestly? Who could have blamed him?

Instead, he said: 

“If we make the mistake of making an excuse, it allows us to be bitter instead of getting better.”

That stopped me.

Bitter instead of better.

Isn’t that a choice we all face sometimes?

Not necessarily because we are choosing to be negative or difficult. But because something happens that feels unfair.

A doctor doesn’t have the answers we hoped for.

Your body isn't responding the way you think it should.

You didn't get the promotion.

Someone else got the opportunity you wanted.

You worked hard and the scale didn't move.

You did “everything right” and still ended up dealing with something you never asked for.

And it is incredibly easy to get stuck asking:

Why me?

Whose fault is this?

Why isn't this easier?

Why can't things just go the way they are supposed to?

Sometimes those are completely legitimate questions.

But if we stay there too long, they don't actually help us move forward.  They turn our attention toward what we cannot control.  And that is where the victim trap can sneak in.

Now, before anyone gets upset with me over the word “victim,” let me explain what I mean.

There are absolutely situations where people are victims of things they did not cause and could not control. I'm not talking about blaming people for circumstances that genuinely aren't their fault. 

I'm talking about what happens AFTER something difficult happens.

Though we may not get to choose what happens to us… we often get to choose what we do next.  And that choice can change the trajectory.

Your attitude doesn't change reality. It changes your response to reality.

There is actually some interesting science behind this.

Research consistently finds relationships between optimism, expectations, self-efficacy and health behaviors. A 2026 meta-analysis found that positive expectations, particularly optimism and hope, were significantly associated with healthier behaviors.

And another large meta-analysis recently looked at more than 200 experimental tests and found that interventions that changed attitudes and self-efficacy produced changes in health intentions and, importantly, actual health behaviors.

Beyond that, research on optimism and physical health has found an association between greater optimism and better physical health outcomes.

Notice what I said there:

Association.

This doesn't mean that if you just “think positive,” you will never get sick, never struggle and never experience setbacks.

That isn't how life works.

Optimism isn't denial.

It isn't pretending everything is wonderful when it isn't.

And it definitely isn't putting a cute inspirational quote over a very real problem and calling it fixed.

Instead, I think healthy optimism looks more like this:

This happened. 

I don't like it. 

I may not understand it. 

But what can I do from here?

That is a very different question.

I have had to practice this myself.

For example, I could be bitter that my doctor doesn't know how to help me with all of the changes that came with menopause.

I could blame her.

Or I could blame the medical school she attended.

Or the general lack of menopause education in traditional medical training.

Or the medical system, western societal stigmas surrounding it...

Or any number of other things.

And honestly, there are some very real problems with how menopause has historically been taught and treated.

But none of that gets me closer to feeling better.

So instead, I've spent the last several years learning.

I've been taking coursework to better understand how menopause changes hormones, how those changes can affect the body, and how nutrition, exercise, lifestyle and, when appropriate, supplementation or medical treatment can support health during this transition.

I'm not saying I should have to become my own doctor.

I'm saying I decided that being frustrated wasn't going to be my only strategy.

I could either spend my energy being angry about what I wasn't getting… or use that energy to learn what I could do next.

And that choice has made a huge difference.

Just this morning, I read about an 82-year-old man who deadlifts more than 400 pounds.

Now, I realize that sentence probably got your attention.

It certainly got mine.

This 82-year-old man began strength training in his early 70s after being diagnosed with mild osteoporosis and sarcopenia.

When he started at his local strength program for seniors, he weighed around 154 pounds and could reportedly deadlifted  only 65 pounds his first session.

He began training consistently with a trainer three days a week.  And now, years later, the article stated that he deadlifted 455 pounds.

But the part that really caught my attention wasn't the number on the bar. It was what happened between those two numbers.

He didn't look at osteoporosis and sarcopenia and say, “Well, I guess this is just what happens when you get old.”

He did something about it.

He trained.

He learned.

He progressed.

He kept showing up.

And his body responded.

That is the part I wish more people understood about health.

Your current circumstances are information. They are not necessarily your final outcome.

Maybe you have lost muscle.

Maybe your bones aren't as strong as you'd like.

Maybe your energy has tanked.

Maybe your hormones are changing.

Maybe you've gained weight.

Maybe your joints hurt.

Maybe you've tried to change your habits a dozen times and haven't been able to make them stick.

Those things matter.

But they don't automatically tell you what is possible next.

So how do we actually change our attitude?

This is where I think we sometimes make behavior change harder than it needs to be.

We wait to feel motivated.

We wait to feel positive.

We wait hoping we will naturally become the person who makes better choices.

But attitude is something we can practice.

It starts with intention.

Then practice.

Then repetition.

And yes…sometimes failing miserably and trying again.

This is actually one of the reasons I built the “Align & Stabilize Framework” into my online program, The Revitalize Method™.

Because I don't believe lasting change happens by simply knowing what you should do.

We have to connect attitude and action.

First, we align, our thoughts, expectations, priorities and choices, with where we want to go.

Then we stabilize - with the habits, strategies and consistent actions that help us actually get there.

You can have the best intentions in the world, but if your actions don't support them, nothing changes.

And you can take action all day long, but if your mindset is constantly telling you that you can't, shouldn't, or won't succeed, eventually that becomes exhausting, too.

Alignment gives your actions direction.

Action gives your intentions traction.

So what does that look like in real life?

1. Separate the facts from the story.

The fact might be: I gained 10 pounds.

The story might be: I have no discipline. I'll never lose it. My metabolism is broken. I'm getting old.

Those are not the same thing.

Start with what you actually know.  Then ask: What am I assuming?

2. Ask, What is within my control?

You may not control your diagnosis.

You may not control another person's behavior.

You may not control what your doctor knows.

You may not control the scale from one day to the next.

But you can often control the next meal.

The next workout.

The phone call.

The question you ask.

The appointment you make.

The decision to go for a walk instead of staying on the couch.

Small things count.

3. Replace Why is this happening to me? with What can I learn from this?

This one can be uncomfortable.

But it moves you from helplessness toward curiosity.

And curiosity creates options.

4. Look for evidence that you can change.

This is especially important when your brain is telling you that you've “always been this way.”

Think back.

When have you done something hard?

When have you made a change?

When have you stuck with something longer than you thought you could?

Those experiences are evidence.

Use them.

5. Focus on the next step, not the entire staircase.

You don't have to figure out how you're going to lose 30 pounds.

You don't have to know how you're going to become stronger six months from now.

You don't have to solve your entire health situation today.

You just need to figure out what comes next.

One step.

Then another.

Then another.

Because that is how change actually happens.

Get better, not bitter.

I don't know what is going on in your life right now.

Maybe things are going beautifully.

Maybe you're in the middle of a season that feels incredibly unfair.

Maybe you're somewhere in between.

But whatever you're facing, I hope you remember the lesson Lance Taylor gave his football team:

Don't let an excuse become a place to live.

You can acknowledge that something wasn't fair.

You can be disappointed.

You can be angry.

You can grieve what you hoped would happen.

And then…

You can decide what you're going to do next.

Because your attitude won't magically change the circumstances.

But it can change your response. And your response determines your next action. 

And your next action... repeated over time, can change an awful lot!

That's really what I mean when I talk about “Align & Stabilize.”

Align your attitude with what matters and where you want to go.

Then stabilize that alignment through action.

Not perfectly.

Not all at once.

But consistently.

So this week, when something doesn't go the way you wanted, pause before you ask:

Why me?

Try asking:

Okay. This is where I am. What can I do from here?

Then take the next step.

And the next.

And the next.

We're not trying to create a perfect life.

We're learning how to create a better response to, and a better outcome for, the life we're given.

Keep Shining, 

Kim