As Valentine's Day approaches, remember that the most important person for you to love is yourself. Loving yourself is essential for cultivating mental well-being, resilience, and high self-worth, which allows for healthier relationships and reduced anxiety. It acts as a foundation for self-care, encouraging positive behaviors like better nutrition and exercise. By fostering self-acceptance and reducing the need for external validation, self-love enables personal growth and emotional stability.

If you're a person that doesn't enjoy exercise anyway, there are things that can make it easy for you to cancel your appointment for exercise on any particular day. It's too hot, it's raining, my dog is sick, I have a headache, I need new shoes, I have errands to run, I'm having a bad hair day. The list goes on and on.

Yes, it's a New Year. Yes, a lot of us have made a list of changes we want to make this year. Yes, some of us will make some changes and some will not. But, at the end of this year, we are still who we are. And as long as we enjoy life, do our best to make some positive changes, love ourselves, and keep a good sense of humor, we win the year.

Goals are very important to have anytime, but here is my precaution aimed at setting these goals leading into a New Year.

The JTH nutritionist, Lainie, is going to find a healthy recipe that we will feature the 4th week of each month. People often ask for specific recipes that they can make, rather than just encourage healthier eating. Here is the recipe for December...

If you find yourself on the "nice list," but you're not sure what to ask for, here are some great ideas for presents that can aid you on your journey to a healthier you.

The short weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas go by way too quickly. I'd like to start with the cheesy "Remember the reason for the season" because it is very true. Also, there are so many social gatherings this month that the burn out can be a real thing too. When bopping from one gathering to the next, remember a few KEY survival tips...

Happy December!! This is your PSA to watch out for a very common condition that hits many people this time of year. The "winter blues" are a real thing, but the effect can be reduced by watching for the warning signs.

Instead of a healthy recipe, Lainie and I decided to give you a few "eat this/not that" tips for Thanksgiving. This handout has some great modification ideas. At the end of the day, enjoy your Thanksgiving!!! If you don't do perfectly through your gatherings, shake it off and get back after your healthy choices as soon as possible.