Sometimes it is hard to put yourself out there in a group, but we are all here to support each other. ALL members can post in the discussion feed, and I would love to hear from from some more of you. 😊 You could introduce yourself more in a post and share a couple pics if you like. You could share a healthy recipe you are loving. You could drop a question about nutrition, weight loss, movement, sleep, etc. This is YOUR community, so don't be shy!

Our drive to improve and optimize our health may be partly about physical aspects, but these alone are not enough to ensure long-lasting change. Our "Why" includes the more meaningful reasons behind what we are working towards. My why is rooted in the desire to show up as my best self for myself (I deserve it!), but also in how I then show up as a mother and someday, hopefully a grandmother. 😁 Playing soccer in the park with my son, lifting my 70 lb special needs daughter (who can't walk and is only getting bigger :), crawling around on the floor with my grandbabies someday, and teaching my little ones about health so they can break the cycle and embrace supportive habits now. This all ties into one of the things I value most - family. Yes, it is nice to feel good in my clothes. have energy, and feel strong, but my deeper "Why" is what really drives me to never lose sight of my health again. What about you? What is your "Why" rooted in? @Helen Chelden @Keri Wass @Anna Busenbark @Colleen Sheridan @Pam Klepzig @Clara Miller @Tamaron Greene @Sophia Bowers @Anne Fifield and @Kyra Borjon I know you all have some powerful wisdom to share and I would love to hear from you!

Just finished prepping a bunch of veggies so I can have them on hand this week. I love getting this done on a day off, and then when I’m ready to make a salad or stir fry, my veggies are good to go. This saves me a lot of time when I get home from a long day at work. Does anyone else have some great time saving tips that help keep you on plan?

I just dropped another recipe into the "Meals Under 30 Minutes" collection in the classroom resources. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Over Zoodles (zucchini noodles) - and this is a great spring dish. 😋 Check it out and let me know what you think!

Our next Wellness Wednesday Hangout is tomorrow at 12pm (mountain time). Come say hi - even if just for a few minutes. Bring health and wellness questions or topics you would love to talk about, or just come and listen. I would love to see some of your faces! Link is in the calendar (tab at top of page).