by Martha Kester | Jan 23, 2026 | Articles
February Reflections: Weight Loss, Walking, and Rethinking Cardio February is often when the motivation of January settles into something more realistic. It’s a good time to pause and ask not “Am I doing enough?” but “Is what I’m doing actually working...
by Martha Kester | Jan 18, 2026 | Articles
February can feel heavy. The excitement of January has worn off.Life is busy again.And many quietly wonder if they’re already “behind.” That’s exactly why I want to share something different this month. There’s a lot of loud health advice floating around right...
by Martha Kester | Dec 17, 2025 | Articles
Every January, weight loss conversations heat up — and this year, GLP-1 medications are front and center.They do work for weight loss, and for some people, medication is necessary and appropriate. I want to say that clearly. But here’s the part that often...
by Martha Kester | Nov 17, 2025 | Articles
A Season of Joy and Sorrow December is a month of celebration—but it can also be heavy. For many, the holidays are a reminder of someone missing at the table, or memories that bring both joy and sorrow. I know this personally. In 2020, my family lost my cousin...
by Martha Kester | Oct 11, 2025 | Articles
It’s been just over a month since we brought home our Golden Retriever puppy, Grace, and life has changed in ways I didn’t expect. She’s now potty trained, walking longer on the leash, but also testing boundaries—biting more, jumping on counters, and keeping us...
by Martha Kester | Sep 22, 2025 | Articles
At the end of August, Lee and I took an Alaskan cruise — a trip we’ll never forget. We expected chilly, gray days, but instead we were blessed with more sunshine than we ever imagined and comfortable temperatures that made exploring a joy. Cruises often get the...
