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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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Your Body Is an Ecosystem: How Sleep, Nutrition, and Training Work Together

Day 85 of 100 Days Muscle Resistance Workout Challenge Focus Topics: Your body is an Ecosystem. Your body is an Ecosystem. Learn how sleep, nutrition, training, and stress work together. Discover systems thinking for better fitness, recovery, and long-term results. Learning Material: Your Body Is an Ecosystem We often think of fitness as a collection …

When Your Guest Arrives at Midnight, And the Cat Decides

Brian’s fitness journal after a brain stroke The universe cooperated beautifully this morning. I got my run in early, the temperatures stayed reasonable, and I returned home with just enough energy to tackle the pre-guest checklist before my friend arrives today. Although I am finding out that our guest arrives at midnight. And what a …

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