Fitness

The New Year always seems to rush in as fast as Christmas with a sudden stress to perform, to get back at it, to burn the extra pounds, to have a well decided plan of action. This year I’ve decided to do things a little differently. I’ve decided it’s not just about fresh calendars or bold resolutions—it’s about the pause. That breath between what was and what’s becoming. And this year, I’m leaning into something softer, wiser, and far more sustainable: learning to heal at home, create remedies from natural resources and training with intention and sustainability in mind both for time and for enjoyment as a way to manage stress and socializing needs, and then using fasting as a tool for clarity—not punishment.

For me, wellness used to be about the extremes but that always came with the crashes. The aftermath of achievement depression ( something over achievers often experience without knowing it. The goal when achieved never seems to be good enough or a very very short lived high of happiness followed by disappointment because the goal never fixed the real root of the reason for setting the goal in the first place) But now it’s about listening. About returning to the basics our bodies have been asking for all along and trying to always find balance not swinging too hard on one side or the other. 

Coming Back to Homemade Remedies

There’s something deeply empowering about learning how to care for yourself with what’s already within reach. This year, I’ve been spending more time reconnecting with homemade remedies—simple, time-tested practices that remind us healing doesn’t always come in a bottle with a complicated label. 

Herbal teas for digestion and calm. Castor oil packs for rest and circulation. Warm salt baths to unwind the nervous system. These aren’t trends—they’re traditions. And when you prepare something with your own hands, there’s an energetic shift that happens. You’re no longer outsourcing your wellness; you’re participating in it.

Homemade remedies also slow us down. They invite patience. You have to steep the tea. Warm the oil. Give your body time to respond. In a world that rushes everything, this kind of care feels radical—and deeply nourishing.

Training That Builds, Not Breaks

Training has looked very different for me over the years. I’ve chased intensity. I’ve chased aesthetics. I’ve chased numbers. But this season? I’m chasing strength that lasts.

The New Year isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about training smarter. Movement should support your life, not drain it. Whether that’s strength training, walking, mobility work, or gentle conditioning, the goal is resilience. Strong muscles. Healthy joints. A nervous system that feels safe, not stressed.

Some days training looks powerful and focused. Other days it looks like rest—and both matter. Consistency doesn’t mean perfection. It means showing up in a way your body can sustain.

If you’re starting or restarting, remember this: progress doesn’t come from punishment. It comes from partnership with your body.

Fasting as a Reset, Not a Rule

Fasting is one of the most misunderstood tools in wellness. It’s not about deprivation or control—it’s about creating space. Space for digestion to rest. Space for the body to repair. Space for mental clarity.

When done mindfully, fasting can be incredibly grounding. It teaches you the difference between hunger and habit. Between fuel and emotion. And it reconnects you to your body’s natural rhythms.

This isn’t about rigid schedules or forcing outcomes. It’s about intention. Some days that might be a simple overnight fast. Other times it may look different depending on stress, training, or life demands. The body is always changing—and our approach should too.

A Year of Simplicity and Trust

As we move into this New Year, I’m choosing simplicity over overwhelm. Curiosity over pressure. Trust over trends.

Wellness doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective. Often, the most powerful changes come from returning to what feels natural—real food, thoughtful movement, rest, and remedies that support the body rather than fight it.

If you’re reading this and feeling the pull to do less, not more—you’re not behind. You’re right on time.

Here’s to a year of learning your body’s language.
To healing at home.
To training with respect.
And to fasting with intention and grace.

This is not a race.
It’s a return. 💛