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We began living in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2018. I’m a Japanese-Canadian, having migrated from Canada in 2011. This blog started from my passion for self-improvement, which is deeply rooted in the Japanese concept of “Kaizen.” The word “Kaizen” is widely used in Japan, where I was born and raised. My husband affectionately calls me a “bookworm” because I always read. Every Sunday, I post about whatever projects or thoughts I’m currently focused on.

There are two contributors to this blog. My husband will post a blog every other day, sharing his journey. Just before turning 35, he suffered a severe stroke that left him mostly paralyzed. After intense rehabilitation, he made a remarkable recovery, regaining full mobility. Today, he can run even better than before. His story reminds me constantly of how essential it is to practice “Kaizen” in everyday life. Last year, I invited him to share some of his personal journals here, and his perspective has enriched our content.

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How to Review Your Fitness Progress Without Judgment

Day 92 of 100 Days Muscle Resistance Workout Challenge Focus Topics: Fitness progress without judgment. Learn how to review your fitness journey without judgment. Discover how patterns in sleep, training, nutrition, and stress reveal long-term progress. Learning Material: Fitness Progress Without Judgment By Day 92, you’re close enough to the finish line to smell the …

Training Ecosystem For Fitness: How Sleep, Nutrition, and Mindset Shape Results

Day 91 of 100 Days Muscle Resistance Workout Challenge Focus Topics: Training ecosystem for fitness. Learn how training, nutrition, sleep, and mindset work together as one ecosystem. Discover how small habits create lasting fitness results. Learning Material: Training Ecosystem for Fitness At this point, it should be clear: your training is no longer a single …

Dressed Wrong for Every Appointment: A Day of Humidity, Air Conditioning, and Medical Checkups

Brian’s fitness journal after a brain stroke Today turned out to be one of those days when my wardrobe seemed determined to disagree with my schedule. I dressed Wrong for Every Appointment. My first mission was a trip to the dentist to have an old filling redone. When I left the house, I was pleased …

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