Updates from Lynn Dehmlow

What If Consistency Doesn’t Mean Doing It Every Day?

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:55:29 CDT

What if consistency doesn’t mean doing everything perfectly every single day? Life interrupts our routines—and sometimes for the very best reasons. I’m learning that maybe consistency isn’t about never getting off track. Maybe it’s simply about knowing how to come back, without guilt and without feeling like we have to start all over.

A Little Pause for Something Wonderful

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:01:00 CDT

A little quiet around here has come with a pretty wonderful reason. Life has been full of family, grandson snuggles, and a reminder that sometimes the important things deserve our attention—and a little grace. ❤️

What Are You Carrying?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:24:00 CDT

My collarbone hurt, but I hadn't done anything to injure it. No fall. No bump. Nothing I could explain. I've learned that sometimes when my body gets my attention, it's worth getting curious about what else might be going on. So instead of asking what I had done, I asked myself a different question: What am I carrying right now? The answer led me somewhere I wasn't expecting.

What My Body Taught Me About Movement

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:29:00 CDT

I used to think of exercise as a way to lose weight, burn calories or build muscle. But living in a body that doesn’t always move the way I want it to has started to shift how I see movement—and made me wonder what I might be missing when I think of it only in those terms. It’s also taught me to appreciate not only what my body can do, but how good it can feel when I give it what it needs.

Quieting the Noise: How a 14-Day Reset Helped Me Hear My Body Again

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:21:00 CDT

Sometimes we already know what helps us feel better—we’ve just fallen out of the habit of doing it. My 14-Day Reset wasn’t about deprivation or doing everything perfectly. It was about adding something good in, paying attention, and finding my way back to the things I already knew helped me feel more like myself.

Our Bodies Whisper Before They Shout

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:15:00 CDT

Have you ever reached the bottom of a page only to realize you have no idea what you just read? Or found yourself asking someone to repeat what they just said because your mind wandered for a moment? What if those ordinary moments aren't something to criticize—but gentle whispers from your body asking for your attention? In this week's blog, I explore how learning to notice those whispers has changed the way I care for myself.

Love Your Body Where It Is Today

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:35:00 CDT

Some victories don't look extraordinary—they look like making the bed, washing the dishes, or simply finding the strength to get through the day. Over time, I've learned that wellness isn't about comparing my body to who I used to be or who I think I should become. It's about appreciating the body that carries me today. In this week's blog, I'm sharing how shifting from criticism to gratitude has changed my relationship with my body—and how it might change yours too.

Your Body Has Been Trying to Tell You Something

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:33:00 CDT

What if your body isn't working against you...what if it's trying to help you?

For years, I thought my body was something I had to fight. But living with MS has taught me a different perspective: our bodies usually whisper before they shout.

In this week's blog, I'm sharing the lessons I've learned about recognizing those whispers, supporting my body instead of battling it, and why our challenges may be different, but our bodies all speak the same language.

The question isn't whether your body is communicating. The question is whether you're willing to listen.

Learning to Rest Without Feeling Guilty

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:20:00 CDT

One of the hardest parts of living with a chronic illness isn't always the symptoms.

Sometimes it's the guilt.

The guilt of saying no to something you desperately wanted to do. The guilt of wondering what life might look like if your body worked differently. And the guilt of resting when the world tells you to keep pushing.

In this week's blog, I share what Multiple Sclerosis has taught me about rest, why I've started scheduling it on purpose, and how that one small change is helping me enjoy life more—not less.