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Kim Hynes Health & Wellness Blog

If you are looking for food freedom, peace with your body and ways to elevate your health without all the rules, you are in the right place.

You can have progress in your health journey and be kind to yourself and have fun all at the same time.

Posts tagged wellness
Beyond the Scale: New Year's Resolutions that Truly Matter for Women Over 40

Traditionally, these resolutions often revolve around losing weight, hitting the gym every day, or sticking to strict diets. But let's be honest, how often do these resolutions actually stick? Over 50% of women will be off their plan by March.  And more importantly, do they genuinely add value to our lives?

This year, I want to share a different approach that actually ADD to your life, especially for  women over 40. It's about time you shift your focus from resolutions that often stem from societal pressures to those that truly enrich your life.  

Let's talk about anti-resolution resolutions. These aren't about depriving yourself or setting unrealistic standards. Instead, they’re about adding joy, strength, and wellness to your life in a sustainable and fulfilling way.


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Women over 40: Can Having Purpose in Life Improve your Midlife Health?

When you're navigating midlife as a woman, having a clear purpose gives your health journey direction and meaning. It becomes the anchor that holds your commitment steady, especially when the journey gets tough. Your "why" can be a powerful force, pushing you forward and reminding you why those health goals matter, even on the most challenging days.  Menopause can be challenging, but your purpose can help you keep moving forward even through the symptoms.


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To Breakfast or Not Breakfast: How intermittent fasting may work for you

With intermittent fasting being all the rage, what’s right for you? Find out more about the reasons behind fasting and whether or not it’s appropriate for weight loss and longevity. Learn about listening to your hunger cues and choosing a health plan that’s right for you. As women over 40 and possibly going through menopause, is intermittent fasting right for you? Find our here.

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Cashew Milk on the Fly

You know how I like easy recipes.  This cashew milk took less time to make than driving to the grocery store and getting a packaged and processed cashew milk.   I love knowing it’s fresh and has no preservatives.  If you have the ingredients at home, you can make this in 15 minutes.

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Mindfulness: My New Superpower

In the past couple of years, I have started learning more about being mindful and meditation. What was this mindfulness I kept hearing about? I wasn’t even sure exactly what that meant.  I hadn’t started meditating and thought it just meant to slow down. I thought if I slowed down I wouldn’t get as much done. My only gauge on the day was productivity.  I thought there was something wrong with me because I wasn't getting enough done.  Little did I know how the power of mindfulness would change my life and me.

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