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Going Tiny to Live Bigger
Ever thought about going tiny?Tiny homes, I mean 😊 Lately, I’ve been pivoting—not just in my health journey, but in my life journey. And that’s led me to rethink my living situation in a big way… by going small. I’m choosing a simpler, more minimalist lifestyle so I can reclaim something priceless: time, energy, and […]
Janice Eglseder
Feb 32 min read
Creating Space for Growth Starts with What You Let Go
Direct your energy toward who you want to become—not who you think you are right now. There’s a higher version of you waiting. Growth may feel uncomfortable at times, but that’s usually a sign you’re moving in the right direction. Feeling burned out before the day even starts? Try filling your cup first.And no… I […]
Janice Eglseder
Jan 61 min read
Running on Empty? Check Your Power Source
I’ve been learning about off-grid power sources—specifically solar energy and how battery banks work. One thing really stood out to me: you can’t mix and match battery cells of different ages, brands, or capacities. A mismatched bank will only perform as well as its weakest cell. Using the cheapest or incorrect charger causes uneven loading, […]
Janice Eglseder
Dec 17, 20251 min read
“Bounce Back from Holiday Overindulgence—No New Year Required!”
Hey all!Thanksgiving is officially behind us… so now what? If you’re feeling a little meh, a little sluggish, or like you mayyyybe had one (or three) too many holiday treats, you’re in good company. This stretch between Thanksgiving and Christmas can feel like holiday limbo—but it’s actually the perfect time to reset, reboot, and refresh […]
Janice Eglseder
Nov 30, 20252 min read
Stop Feeding the Sugar Burner & Unlock Your Fat-Burning Superpower
Remember our ancestors—the cave dwellers?Where would we be if they hadn’t discovered fire? Probably toast. Or…not even toast, because toast didn’t exist yet. Either way—not ideal. The point is: progress only happens when we stop clinging to old habits. Your health works the same way. To grow, you’ve got to try new things and release […]
Janice Eglseder
Nov 19, 20253 min read
Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Redefining What It Means to “Treat Yourself”
Do you ever feel like you’re living in a vicious cycle? You finally get back on track with your healthy habits… you’re feeling great… and then—boom—the weekend rolls around. Suddenly that little voice whispers, “You’ve been so good—you deserve it!”And before you know it… wine, bread, ice cream—it’ll be fineeee, right? Then Monday hits. You’re […]
Janice Eglseder
Oct 13, 20252 min read
🌙 Sleep: The Unsung Cornerstone of Health
Dr. Rubin Naiman, a leading expert on sleep and dreams, calls sleep one of the four cornerstones of health—right up there with nutrition, movement, and emotional wellbeing. And he’s absolutely right. What many people don’t realize is how deeply connected our sleep and eating habits are.What and when we eat affects how we sleep — […]
Janice Eglseder
Oct 9, 20252 min read
🌿 The Past Is in Your Head, the Future Is in Your Hands
Hey all! As you may know (or maybe not 😊), I work out most mornings—or at the very least, I walk the dogs. It’s my way to get moving, get my blood flowing, and start the day with positive energy. During a workout the other day, Autumn Calabrese said something that really stuck with me: […]
Janice Eglseder
Oct 7, 20252 min read
✨ Shift Your Thoughts, Shape Your Reality ✨
Happy Friday, Friends! 🍂✨ Are you ready for a beautiful fall weekend? I’ll be honest—yesterday wasn’t my best day. Some things in life aren’t unfolding quite the way I hoped, and it really had me feeling down. But instead of staying stuck in that energy, I decided to turn inward and give myself some much-needed […]
Janice Eglseder
Oct 3, 20251 min read
“Why Stress Might Be More Dangerous Than Sugar”
I’ve always been fascinated by nutrition and how what we eat impacts every single system in the body. Food and water truly are the building blocks of your cells, muscles—your entire being. But one of the most eye-opening things I discovered while studying integrative nutrition is this: your thoughts and stress levels can affect your […]
Janice Eglseder
Sep 30, 20252 min read
Why Drugs Can’t Fix a Dietary Disease (But Lifestyle Can)
The Truth About Weight Gain, Insulin, and Real Healing Weight gain isn’t just about “calories in versus calories out.” If that were true, the solution would be simple: eat less, move more. But the real story is deeper. Consider this: Because insulin is your body’s fat storage hormone. Here’s the inconvenient truth: you cannot medicate […]
Janice Eglseder
Sep 29, 20252 min read
Stop Masking the Symptoms: Get to the Root for Real Health
Have you ever walked into a room and thought, “Whoa—what is that smell?”Your first instinct is probably to find out where it’s coming from. Maybe you open a window, spray some air freshener, or light a candle to cover it up. But if you don’t actually find the source—maybe a leftover meal, a leaky garbage bag, or something […]
Janice Eglseder
Sep 9, 20252 min read
Tried Everything to Lose Weight? Here’s Why It Hasn’t Worked—And What Finally Did
Have you tried every diet under the sun—keto, paleo, low-fat, low-carb, even the old advice of eating five small meals a day to boost your metabolism—and still can’t lose the weight? You’re not alone. I’ve been there too. When I followed the “eat every few hours” plan, I was constantly hungry, frustrated, and exhausted. I couldn’t […]
Janice Eglseder
Sep 8, 20253 min read


Wildly Vital Living: How to Overcome Fatigue, Aches, and Mood Swings Naturally
Why Feeling Tired, Achy, and Moody Is Not Just Aging — And How to Get Your Energy Back Hey beautiful people 💛 I’ve been a little quiet here lately… between vacation and getting my daughter ready for college (she moves out tomorrow! 😭), life has been a whirlwind. But today, I want to talk about […]
Janice Eglseder
Aug 15, 20252 min read


Information vs Transformation: Create the Health You Deserve
Information is Useless…Unless You Use It We have access to more information than ever before—literally at our fingertips. Just ask Google! But here’s the truth: information alone changes nothing. It’s what we do with it that actually moves the needle. So… why is it so hard? We get stuck in old habits. They’re familiar, comfortable, and automatic—even when […]
Janice Eglseder
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Unlocking Health Through Epigenetics: Small Changes, Big Impact—for You and Your Dog
Curious About Epigenetics? For years, we believed our genes were our destiny—determining whether we’d be overweight or thin, healthy or sick. But science now tells a different story. Genes are only part of the equation. What we eat, how we move, how we sleep—these daily choices influence which genes are turned on or off. That means we […]
Janice Eglseder
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Finding My Flow: Reclaiming Energy and Embracing Sustainability
Feeling Like Myself Again – Mind Clear, Body Energized It’s Friday—five days since getting home from vacation—and I’m finally starting to feel like my calm, energetic self again. It took this long to truly regain my composure, balance my sleep, and restore my energy levels. The brain fog has lifted, and I feel clear-headed and […]
Janice Eglseder
Jul 25, 20251 min read


Gut Health Gone Wild: Lessons from the Road
Hey friends! Last week, my girls and I had the best vacation. We took a road trip to Niagara Falls and spent a few days exploring both the beautiful U.S. side and venturing into Canada. Believe it or not, this was my first time traveling out of the country—and it definitely won’t be my last! […]
Janice Eglseder
Jul 23, 20253 min read


Why I Tried a 72-Hour Water Fast for Pain Relief and Anti-Aging
Hello health seekers! I’m currently two days into a 3-day water fast—yep, just water (well and black coffee:))! You might be wondering… why on earth?! Well, I’ve been dealing with a nagging hip flexor injury that just won’t seem to heal. It’s stiff in the mornings and flares up after walks or hikes. Honestly, it’s […]
Janice Eglseder
Jul 10, 20252 min read


You’re Not Stuck: Rewrite Your Path
🎆 Declare Your Independence: Are You Living the Life You Love? This Independence Day, take a moment to ask yourself: Are you living the good life — a life you truly love?If not, what’s holding you back? Our ancestors followed a call for freedom—can you hear that same call within your own soul, nudging you […]
Janice Eglseder
Jul 4, 20251 min read
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