Protein + Fiber After an extremely loose summer + lots of travel, I finally jumped back on the "high protein and fiber" train last week. I never was totally off the train, but was kinda hanging off the back of the caboose... "Protein and fiber" are definitely having their moment in society right now, and… Continue reading Back on the protein/fiber train + quitting soda update #6
Today's habit/ routine that I'm optimizing is: charging my Apple watch. I have had weirdly problematic issues with keeping my devices charged lately (specifically my watch). To the point that I basically gave up and stopped wearing my Apple watch for several months. (Long enough that I forgot my little 4 digit passcode and had… Continue reading Project ‘Routine Optimization’ #2: charging my watch + steps
I'm starting an informal "blog series"! I'm calling it: Project Routine Optimization. 😁 With back to school season underway for us + family visits winding down, my mind has shifted toward tweaking a few routines. I'll cover one each day. I have ~6-ish on my list. Up first: #1: My workout routine Strength: Long term… Continue reading Project Routine Optimization #1 + last first day
Today is day 84 with no soda. Not one single sip! I'm truly very proud of myself. Overall, it's going well. I can't tell if I actually miss IT, or I just miss the dopamine hit that came along with it. I believe that I mostly miss having that thing to really look forward to,… Continue reading Quitting soda update #5
Hi, sorry to drop off for 3 days in the middle of my own blogging challenge! 😆 These last few days ended up being quite a whirlwind of activities, highs and lows, and an emotional rollercoaster. My mom was here since last Tuesday, and my dad arrived Friday. Ethan had Conference tennis both Friday and… Continue reading Fall 7 times, stand up 8: more soda talk
Since I've been making a more concerted effort to do more intentional monthly planning this year, I really think I'm seeing some benefits! I know I would still do "things" without specifically setting aside time to do an actual planning session, but I feel a bit more centered and in control this way. A little… Continue reading Some monthly planning wins!
February.... did February actually happen?? I feel unsure. Ha. It went by so fast and in such a blur!! I hesitated to even do this recap, because as I mentioned in another recent post, my month can basically be summed up by: Need I say more? Well, yes, I always need to say more. 😆… Continue reading February 2026 Recap
I knew it was coming! I even called it.... the inevitable downswing after my semi-manic January where I felt SUPER energized and had oodles of new-year energy. I typically have a stretch of a few weeks in January where school + sports are just ramping back up and there's enough margin for me to magically… Continue reading I knew the downswing was coming
Bringing back the monthly recap, which I did so diligently every single month in 2025.... until October. 😩 Can I make it all 12 months in 2026?? Ah... January. It's always such a LONG month here in WI. It was VERY COLD. 🥶 I was quite sick for part of it. It was a good… Continue reading January 2026 Recap
At the risk of tempting fate here, I did a little reflecting on what feels to be working well so far this year for me. 1. My current workout schedule In late fall 2025, I revamped my workout schedule (posted specifics here). The biggest change was switching from a 5x(!)/week gym strength split to a… Continue reading Some things that are working (so far) in 2026
GRATEFUL KAE 