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Three women joyfully embrace as they stroll along a serene beach, sharing laughter and companionship. A little while ago, I came across a funny sign that said: One minute you’re a peacock, the next you’re a feather duster. Funny, not funny, when you're actually feeling like it! I think a lot of women feel this way. I know I do. I relished my 20s, 30s, and 40s being active. While I was never an athlete per se, I had decent athleticism—flexibility, balance, and strength—more th

The end of the year is usually a time for reflection, how the year went and making promises to do better the next year. Self-reflection is an important step in "pivoting" or "becoming". Because how would one know where to even start? Probably the reason why most new year's resolution fizzle out by the third month! For years, my life was defined by building: My twenties were spent almost entirely in school and training, becoming the physician I had always wanted to be. It felt

Snowboarding in Utah As it happens during the holidays, it gets hectic and things get put off! I started writing it last week after Thanksgiving and just finishing it up. Anyhow... We chose Park City, Utah this year to spend Thanksgiving because it was a short flight from Denver, where our son is in college — and because it gave him the chance to snowboard in Utah, which proudly claims the “Greatest Snow on Earth.” And I have to say, it was really soft and powdery! (or is it

The One with the Late Thanksgiving (photo credit: House Beautiful Article ) Did you just try to sing along there? If you did, then you’re my people! If you’ve ever watched the Friends  Thanksgiving episodes, you know the holidays can be joyful… and also a little chaotic, unpredictable, and maybe even panic-inducing. I don’t have many personal Thanksgiving stories. We’re thankful for our family and friends who’ve invited us throughout the years and graciously carried the stres

When I was in college, I read Robert Ludlum’s Bourne Ultimatum.  In it, the famous character Jason Bourne says, “Rest is a weapon,”  a truth he believed was vital for survival. I obviously never forgot it—here I am, remembering it now as I write about sleep. I also repeat it constantly in my household, and I proudly claim my title as the “sleep police.” When my son was growing up, he and my husband would hang out in the basement watching TV or playing video games. They would

I was not always conscious of my eating habits. When I was younger, having the petite, tiny Asian stature that I have, I thought I didn’t have to watch my diet as closely. I loved fast food and didn’t think twice about going through the drive-through. I didn’t think twice about a third (sometimes fourth!) slice of pizza. I drank Diet Coke—not every day, but with some regularity. I enjoyed a glass of wine or a mojito when we went out to dinner, and my favorite mimosa with ever

Nature and sunlight symbolizing energy and renewal. Welcome to the second week of a 10-week long, year-end reset! Last week, I put out an invitation to set our intention for the last 10 weeks of 2025. If you missed it you can find it here: Your 10-week Reset: How to Finish 2025 with Strength and Intention . A I was writing it, I myself was thinking of my intention. My intention statement is: I intend to support my body with what it needs with gentle movements and nourishment.

An invitation to the next 10 weeks of 2025! It's less than ten weeks before the end of the year. And just like that the first quarter of this century is almost over! To be less dramatic, the year 2025 is almost over. It’s been a little quiet at The Pivoting Physician lately! As it happens, life can get in the way of our best intentions. In the past couple of months, we moved our son across the country for college, traveled back and forth to visit him, and I dove into Lifestyl

Struggling to lose weight despite eating less and exercising more? You might be experiencing metabolic adaptation — a normal but frustrating slowdown of your metabolism after prolonged calorie restriction. In this post, learn why this happens, how it impacts weight loss, and what to do to reset your metabolism. Discover how to support fat loss through strength training, better nutrition, and metabolic recovery strategies.

Summer is winding down, and for many of us, that means craving structure again. Whether you're sending kids back to school or navigating a new season of life (like I am), this is the perfect time to reset — not with restriction, but with intention. In this post, I share how to ease back into healthy routines with grace, from sleep to meal planning to mindset. Let’s make this transition about progress, not perfection.

What does intentional travel look like? In this personal reflection from Edinburgh, I share how I embraced food freedom, movement, and connection on a summer trip with my son — all without guilt or perfection. Whether you're planning a getaway or just need a mindset shift, this post offers simple ways to stay grounded while making memories.

At the beginning of the year, I decided it was going to be my No-Buy-Year. I have consciously deciding not to buy anything that I do not...

Can you travel, eat well, and still stay on track? Here’s how Spain reminded me that balance starts with presence — not perfection.

Ever wonder why eating healthy feels so exhausting—even when you know exactly what to do? You might be dealing with something called...

It’s 9:30 p.m.Dinner was hours ago. You should  feel satisfied. You are relaxed, watching your favorite show. Somehow your brain sends...

You know that moment — you’re reaching for something sweet (or salty) and suddenly wonder, “Am I even hungry, or just… wanting...

Last weekend, Mike and I went to a performance of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. As always, it was enjoyable. The theme was...

Last week, we talked about how sugar and flour hijack your brain—flooding it with feel-good chemicals that drive cravings and override...

Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite! Have you ever felt like you're eating on autopilot—reaching for the cookies or chips even when...

Hyacinths are spring flowers symbolizing rebirth and renewal It is the end of March, end of the first quarter of the year! Like me, you...