Welcome 2024! What does a New Year mean to you?

Happy New Year! I hope you all had nice holidays filled with love, laughter, peace, great people & good food! I know mine were all of the above! As we enter into a new year, a lot of us reflect on the past year. What we had planned to accomplish versus what we actually accomplished. The changes last year brought, the ups, the downs, the goods, the bads, etc. For many of us, a new year means a…

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Blogtober Day 3: Tasty Tuesday

Happy Tuesday! I hope this post finds you well! Last Tuesday, after I grocery shopped and put everything up, I did not feel like cooking. I am sure many of you can relate to this. We’ve been trying to eat a little better, so I also knew I did not want take-out. I remembered I had bought a few things for times like this. See below….. Less than 10 minutes, less than 300 calories, less than 20…

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Blogtober Day 2: Motivated Monday

Are you wearing your positive pants? Hi all! Happy Monday! Just like Monday is a state of mind, so is positivity. We all get to choose what our state of mind is when approaching any day or situation. I deal with situations on most days in which I have to make the decision to put on my positive pants. It really helps the outcome be much better than my brain originally imagined. For example, I…

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Blogtober Day 1!

It’s that time of year again! Like last year, I plan to do themed days during Blogtober. Today is just an intro post, I will start with the below themed days tomorrow. Monday: Motivated Tuesday: Tasty Wednesday: Wellness Thursday: Thoughtful Friday: Free Ebook Saturday: Step it up Sunday: Spooky This is my current plan but may change along the way. I am also participating in a…

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What's for dinner? You grocery shopped and don't want to cook, here's what we had!

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Hello August! Where did July go?

Hey all! I hope you are doing well! I’m a little shocked that this year is over halfway over! I still have things I want to achieve this year, how about you? The last week of July got away from me, but I refuse to give up. I know that I can become a better version of myself. I’m making some minor tweaks to last month’s goals and habits, then will carry them over to this month. I will post…

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July's Journey: Midway update

Hi all! Here is my Midway through July update! So far, I’m happy with my progress. Some goals I’m hitting and some need work. I explained my outlook and how I’m approaching this journey a little more in my most recent Vlog, so please check it out. https://peacelifeandpurple.com/2023/07/15/julys-journey-life-update/ I’d love to hear from you! In the comments, share what you are working on right…

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July's Journey/Life Update

July’s Journey/Life Update I will post a full July’s Journey Week 1 and Week 2 update soon. Be Peaceful, Nettie

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July's Journey! Week 1 Update!

Hey all! I’m just stopping by to share a quick update on my week 1 progress! I’m doing pretty well but can see room for improvement in a few areas. All in all, I’m happy with what I’m doing! How’s your July going? Are you making any steps towards your goals? Be Peaceful, ~Nettie

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July's Journey!

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Week 1......10-Week Challenge

Hi All! I hope you are all having a nice week! I am almost through Week 1 of my 10-Week Challenge! Week 2 starts Saturday, 4/15! For week 1, I have been creating a rough draft of my daily schedule using this template. Week 2, I will use this template to tweak and fine-tune my schedule. During Week 2, I will also make 1 blog post and re-start my focus on food tracking & intake, aiming for Blue…

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Starts Tomorrow.....10-Week Challenge!

Hey all! Happy Friday! As I mentioned in my last post, I am determined to reach my goals! I have been taking steps towards my goals since October. I have made a lot of progress in my dedication, determination, and follow-thru. A couple of the things I have worked on and accomplished are surviving Blogtober, starting a healthier lifestyle, and losing almost 30 lbs. Most recently, I started a…

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Coming soon.....10-Week Challenge!

Hey all! It’s been a while! I hope you are all doing well! Life has seemed extra busy lately, but I am determined to reach my goals and take control of my time! In order to do so, on April 8th, I am starting a 10-week challenge! Stay tuned for more details! Be Peaceful! ~Nettie

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Fabulous February: Wellness Wednesday - Heart Health Week 2

Happy Wednesday! We made it halfway through another work week and to another Wellness Wednesday dedicated to Heart Health. This month Bravera Hospital is doing a 28 day heart challenge. You can sign up for daily emails here and catch up on missed challenges here. The Day 3 challenge was to Step Up and Get Exercising. Per the article walking 20 minutes a day for 15 weeks can lower the risk of…

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Fabulous February: Throwback Thursday - Black History Month Edition 1

I hope everyone is having a Fabulous Thursday and a wonderful week so far! For our first Throwback Thursday – Black History Month Edition I enlisted my husband to pick the historical person or event. Since it is also Heart Health Month he picked……… https://columbiasurgery.org/news/daniel-hale-williams-and-first-successful-heart-surgery Daniel Hale was the son of a Barber, the fifth of seven…

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Fabulous February: Wellness Wednesday

Welcome back, everyone! Happy February First! It seems I took an unattended hiatus but I am back in February and have some good things planned! I will update on my health Journey and the weight loss plan I started in December. Wellness Wednesdays will be dedicated to Heart Health Month. Throwback Thursday will be dedicated to Black History Month. And much more! For our First Wellness…

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Have a Happy New Year!

As we enter a New Year, we usually reflect on the last year. We think about what we’ve accomplished, what we failed at, who we spent it with, the memories we made, and what we could have done differently. Sometimes, we set goals for the next year or make resolutions. Other times, we look at past years’ broken resolutions or abandoned goals. If you do any of the above, I encourage you to do so…

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