The Unsung Heroes: Finding Strength and Resiliency as a Caregiver Life has a way of testing our strength and resiliency, often in ways we never expected. As a caregiver to my beloved, fondly known as my hunkyman, and my mom, I’ve discovered depths of fortitude I didn’t know I had. In this journey, I’ve learned …
Category: health
Aug 23
Feeding the Mind and Body
Choosing Healthier Foods for a Happier Life Let’s have a heart-to-heart about something super important—our food choices and how they reflect our mindset. Recently, I’ve shared the shifts in my thinking. It’s like a fog has lifted, and I’m seeing things clearer than ever before. My mindset is stronger, more positive, and you know what? …
Mar 09
Breaking Free from Medical Labels
My Journey to Wellness starts now Today, I’m getting real with y’all about something that’s been weighing on my heart. I’m just flat-out sick and tired of being defined by medical labels. The past few months of neurological and GI test results that I simply refuse to believe and an endocrinology appointment with labs and …
Oct 08
Tahitian Dreams
Once in a lifetime opportunities are magical moments and you never know when they will happen or how they will change you. My mom gave our family a memory that will last forever! We had 16 days together and had a glimpse of heaven in the people and place of French Polynesia. We had an …
Sep 05
Where are you?
It always leaves me in awe how God shows up … This past weekend it was during my 3Q reflections. I looked back on the year and then plan for what is to come! It’s a quarterly process I enjoy. A chance to see where I’ve been, be grateful for each part of the journey …
Aug 11
Take Care of You
Over the past couple weeks, I was asked “Who is going to take care of you?” More times than I thought possible. After pondering extensively, I admit I honestly didn’t understand the question. What does taking care of me really mean? I took it to mean the very basic – recovery … …
Apr 17
100 Day Celebration
Celebrating a huge accomplishment in the Arms household today. Thad and I have officially gone 100 days without refined sugar! When I was diagnosed with Celiac, Thad stepped up in support of me and we made our home gluten free. We completely cleaned and transformed our entire living space to honor what I physically needed. As my …
Mar 05
Had a goal! Stayed the Course! Made it Happen!
Over the past 3 years of helping people get healthier and happier with Plexus – the biggest questions I get asked are When will I lose weight? and How long does it take? I answer honestly – I have NO IDEA! That’s right – I don’t have a clue! I don’t know what your body …
Sep 05
Getting Well – Move?
This isn’t exactly the move that I had planned on talking about … we will pick back up with movement once we finish this multi-room move/home transformation. Thad is struggling with getting in and out of our garden tub and so we began the process of converting our bathroom into a walk-in shower. It is …
Jul 02
Getting Well – Hydrate!
Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to work properly. Our bodies us water to maintain our body temperature. It flushes out toxins through liquid waste as well as supporting bowel regularity. It helps to lubricate our joints to make movement easier. It also keeps all of …