by Lori Ann King | Jan 25, 2018 | Mindset, Self-Care
Some people choose to SETTLE FOR a life that is less than they dream of, while other people decide to SETTLE IN while they move toward their dreams, persisting until every one of them comes to fruition. It’s a subtle difference in the word combination with very...
by Lori Ann King | Jan 18, 2018 | Life Lessons
The next time I take a road trip across the country I will pack my own toilet paper. The first time I took a road trip across the country it was by bus. I was 19 and scared. I did it anyway. My desire to go to Colorado was so strong. It was worth it. I was...
by Lori Ann King | Dec 16, 2017 | Menopause
It’s December 2017 and I just published my first book, Come Back Strong, Balanced Wellness after Surgical Menopause, now available on Amazon. Many of you may be wondering what’s next. Well, aside from marketing my book and spreading the word about it, and, getting...
by Lori Ann King | Dec 4, 2017 | Mindset, Self-Care, Transformations
Tis the season for joy and celebration. However, look around and you’ll also find sadness, worry, and depression. Anxiety and depression should not be taken lightly. Extreme conditions should be diagnosed and treated by medical professionals. However, I do believe...
by Lori Ann King | Aug 25, 2017 | Transformations
I recently had the opportunity to spend time with 15 IsaBody Challenge Finalists. I observed them closely, knowing that they beat the odds and achieved success where others fail. I learned that success requires four things: The courage to start. The discipline to...
by Lori Ann King | Jul 25, 2017 | Food, Mindset, Transformations
Pizza. Chocolate. Gummy bears. Sugar. Salt. Bolivian food. These were some of the answers I received when I asked around on social media about the obstacles people struggle with most when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. And it’s not just what you eat, but how...
by Lori Ann King | Jul 9, 2017 | Transformations
What is your biggest obstacle to living a healthy lifestyle? If stress comes to mind, you are not alone. OMG! I’m so stressed out! You have either heard or said this. Life gets overwhelming, stress levels rise, and we feel we might explode. We know that we either have...
by Lori Ann King | Jun 23, 2017 | Transformations
The people in our lives can support us or sabotage us in our healthy lifestyle pursuits. However, it is OUR behavior as a people pleaser that is the threat, not our loved ones. I recently asked around on social media about the obstacles people struggle with most when...
by Lori Ann King | Jun 7, 2017 | Mindset
Was there ever a time in your life where you took action and it changed the course of your life? Action is the step that takes us closer to our goals, changes the direction of our lives, and makes dreams come true. Action, alone, is the tinder which ignites the map,...
by Lori Ann King | Jun 2, 2017 | Self-Care
Create a Support System You’ve found the right diet and exercise program. Now it is time to create a system of support, accountability, and encouragement. Ignore these steps and you will negate your efforts AND put friends and family in a position to sabotage you...
by Lori Ann King | May 11, 2017 | Mindset, Transformations
I love the chunking of time – decades, years, seasons or quarters, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes, seconds – and how it helps to break down goals into more manageable segments. At any given point you have the the opportunity to check in and evaluate...
by Lori Ann King | May 2, 2017 | Mindset, Transformations
To make and keep your promise may be the most important habit you nurture. To not keep your promise is to reinforce the habit of failure. How often do you make a promise? A promise could be as simple as I’ll take the trash out after dinner. I’ll do the dishes. I’ll...