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Reflections of Joy: Learning to Love the Woman You See While Becoming the One You're Meant to Be
"Reflections of Joy" is your guide to a life where health and happiness coexist.
In a world where the demands of work and family often overshadow self-care, "Reflections of Joy" stands out as a vital resource for the woman constantly on the move. Authored by Kim Mosiman, an experienced trainer, nutritionist, and wellness coach, this book offers a lifeline to those seeking to harmonize their busy lives with their wellness goals.
In her candid narrative, the author shares her post-gym retirement, a period marked by lazy mornings and unintended neglect of self-care. The manuscript beautifully unfolds as she confronts her own health issues, embracing a slow and sustainable approach to well-being. Through the chapters, readers will discover the author's profound insights on listening to one's body, the art of crowding out negative habits, and the importance of finding joy in the journey.
Filled with inspiring anecdotes, valuable life lessons, and practical tips, "Reflections of Joy" is more than a wellness guide; it's an invitation to reshape your relationship with health, embrace positive change, and rediscover the joy within. Join the author on this empowering expedition and start your journey to lasting well-being.
In a world where the demands of work and family often overshadow self-care, "Reflections of Joy" stands out as a vital resource for the woman constantly on the move. Authored by Kim Mosiman, an experienced trainer, nutritionist, and wellness coach, this book offers a lifeline to those seeking to harmonize their busy lives with their wellness goals.
In her candid narrative, the author shares her post-gym retirement, a period marked by lazy mornings and unintended neglect of self-care. The manuscript beautifully unfolds as she confronts her own health issues, embracing a slow and sustainable approach to well-being. Through the chapters, readers will discover the author's profound insights on listening to one's body, the art of crowding out negative habits, and the importance of finding joy in the journey.
Filled with inspiring anecdotes, valuable life lessons, and practical tips, "Reflections of Joy" is more than a wellness guide; it's an invitation to reshape your relationship with health, embrace positive change, and rediscover the joy within. Join the author on this empowering expedition and start your journey to lasting well-being.
246 pages, Hardcover
Published May 9, 2024
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June 19, 2024
Reflections of Joy speaks directly to middle-aged women in their faith journey toward wellness. Kim beautifully intertwines her story with Biblical and practical wisdom, offering a holistic approach to body, mind, soul, and spirit. Empowering, insightful, and a much-needed companion for navigating life’s changes with grace and actionable steps to cultivating a life of wholeness filled with joy.
May 15, 2024
Reflections of Joy is a fantastic guide to look introspectively to ultimately decide how to live your best life in a healthy way. The book encompasses all aspects of well being--spiritual, physical, and emotional. We are all looking at the next best thing for better health, but I think the author presents this journey throughout the chapters of her book in a way that keeps you captivated. There are stories and snippets of wisdom throughout the book that feel like you are sitting having a conversation with an old friend. The exercises at the end of each chapter are thought provoking, but they are presented in a way that is not overwhelming. I am actually looking forward to re-reading the book to continue on my own journey towards Joy!
May 14, 2024
Kim's conversational walk through the journey of wellness is uplifting and inspiring. I valued her wonderful insights as she opens her heart about her failings while at the same time interjecting hope for all of us to turn around our neglect of self-care and become whole again. I would recommend this book to any woman who is dejected and hopeless after that same neglect so she could find a new path to wellness alongside others who are on the journey too.
May 10, 2024
As I read Reflections of Joy, I found it refreshing to realize I can accept my body and its abilities right where it is right now. The author shares her own journey through the ups and downs of embracing a healthy lifestyle while navigating hormonal fluctuations, health problems, physical struggles, career changes, and normal everyday life. Included within its pages are nutritional recipes, practical advice on exercise and active living, and creative ways to embrace self and soul care. After reading Reflections of Joy, I am inspired to embrace life and find joy by living the healthiest life possible.
May 15, 2024
In this culture of fad diets to obtain an impossible standard of beauty, we have lost how to find joy in who God created us to be. As a healthcare provider for women's health, I have seen so many women who come into my office discouraged about their weight gain. They have all heard the "diet and exercise" mantra that makes them feel more self-shame. "Reflections of Joy" empowers women to choose the diet and exercise that works best for them so that they find the process of getting healthy more than just a number on the scale. In Reflections of Joy, the author Kim Mossiman is a wellness coach and owned a gym that helped women reclaim their beauty. But alongside with her career experience, she shares her own personal experiences of how she has found joy when her body changes as well. She shares how she reclaims her health and self-worth during her second act. She challenges the reader with what it means to be "healthy," and helps the daunting task of "getting healthy" a do-able and practical practice. I loved the chapter on "writing your own owner's manual" to my body. It challenged me to think about how little nuanced lifestyle changes can make a big difference. A detailed journalist of her own life, she uses her journaling to help her find the patterns of diet, sleep, exercise, and health that work for her and helps you find the same. If you are looking for a practical guide to the mid-life aging process that helps you find joy in your body and your soul, then read "Reflections of Joy!" It's not too late to love yourself again and find the woman you were meant to be!
July 30, 2024
In "Reflections of Joy," Kim Mosiman expertly weaves together themes of faith and health, leading readers on a transformative journey towards wellness, self-empowerment, and joy.
The impact of this book lingers long after the final page is turned. After reading I found myself constantly revisiting its pages to reflect on the insights that resonated with me. With passages highlighted and chapters bookmarked, it became a cherished companion, offering comfort and guidance through its relatable anecdotes. The emotional depth of Mosiman's writing prompts readers to confront their own treatment of their bodies, fostering a sense of awareness that can lead to profound personal growth.
"Reflections of Joy" is not just a narrative; it is a toolkit filled with practical advice, reflective exercises, and thought-provoking questions designed to inspire change. The author provides a gentle approach, allowing readers to engage at their own pace, whether they choose to ‘wade in’ or ‘deep dive’ into the material. By encouraging the use of a journal alongside the book, an interactive experience is created that promotes not only body positivity but also a broader, more optimistic perspective on life. This journey is one of gratitude and self-discovery, guided by faith and what feels like the wisdom of a friend who genuinely cares!
The impact of this book lingers long after the final page is turned. After reading I found myself constantly revisiting its pages to reflect on the insights that resonated with me. With passages highlighted and chapters bookmarked, it became a cherished companion, offering comfort and guidance through its relatable anecdotes. The emotional depth of Mosiman's writing prompts readers to confront their own treatment of their bodies, fostering a sense of awareness that can lead to profound personal growth.
"Reflections of Joy" is not just a narrative; it is a toolkit filled with practical advice, reflective exercises, and thought-provoking questions designed to inspire change. The author provides a gentle approach, allowing readers to engage at their own pace, whether they choose to ‘wade in’ or ‘deep dive’ into the material. By encouraging the use of a journal alongside the book, an interactive experience is created that promotes not only body positivity but also a broader, more optimistic perspective on life. This journey is one of gratitude and self-discovery, guided by faith and what feels like the wisdom of a friend who genuinely cares!
November 11, 2024
Kim Mosiman's Reflections of Joy is a heartwarming and inspiring! Kim shares her experiences with candid honesty, taking readers on a transformative path from self-doubt to self-love, and you will find yourself nodding in agreement. There are so many truths in this beautiful book!
What sets this book apart is its practical approach to holistic well-being. Mosiman doesn't just preach; she practices. She offers actionable tips and insights on nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness, making it easy for readers to incorporate these practices into their own lives. The book is filled with relatable anecdotes and personal reflections, making it feel like a conversation with a close friend.
Reflections of Joy is a reminder that true joy comes from within! This book is encouraging and so very compassionate! This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their physical and mental health, and to cultivate a more fulfilling life.
What sets this book apart is its practical approach to holistic well-being. Mosiman doesn't just preach; she practices. She offers actionable tips and insights on nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness, making it easy for readers to incorporate these practices into their own lives. The book is filled with relatable anecdotes and personal reflections, making it feel like a conversation with a close friend.
Reflections of Joy is a reminder that true joy comes from within! This book is encouraging and so very compassionate! This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their physical and mental health, and to cultivate a more fulfilling life.
November 14, 2024
If you've found yourself in a health slump and are looking for mental, physical, and spiritual renewal, Reflections of Joy will meet you where you are. It's a straight-forward, compassionate guide that takes you through Kim's life of learning and unlearning habits that often took more than they gave. She knows what it's like to feel down on yourself and has shared a truth-telling, informative book that shows you how to break through that shame and pain by gently nourishing yourself. Reflections of Joy will leave you feeling restored and at ease in your body and life.
May 13, 2024
Kim Mosiman's Reflections of Joy has been an incredible resource for me as I work to regain control of my life and health again. Each chapter has valuable insight and wisdom that is applicable today in my life and in the lives of countless others. After reading Reflections of Joy, I have incorporated new daily and weekly routines that support my desire to live a healthier life filled with more love, grace, and joy that will serve me well in my second act.
May 21, 2024
This book really spoke to me where I am at right now. Kim has a way of writing that is very relatable. It was almost like we were sitting in the same room having a conversation at times. I also appreciate the practical application she provides. So glad to have this book to refer back to, to encourage to live a life full of joy.
June 19, 2024
What I love about this book is that you can open it to any page and receive something that will encourage you and get you to reflect on life in meaningful ways. This book is evergreen--a good read for anytime, anywhere, in any season of life.
May 14, 2024
Reflections of Joy helped me reorganize and restructure my daily routine. Learning to focus on my needs and supporting my 2024 resolution of self love. This is a must read.
November 9, 2024
As a woman Kim's age, I enjoyed her real life description of life change. Embracing who we are and where we find common ground was so refreshing. We're not alone! So refreshing! Embracing the joy!
July 15, 2025
This book is relatable, practical, entertaining, and gracious. Kim reminds us all to take things one step at a time and love ourselves well, enjoying this journey called life.
May 16, 2024
This is a great book that every woman should read. Kim Mosiman clears away all of the negative noise that our society believes about dieting and being healthy. Her message of self-worth and self-care is what our young girls need to be taught. It's what young moms, empty-nesters, and grandmothers need. Kim finds so many ways to experience joy today without beating yourself up for what you haven't accomplished.
Breathe. Pray. Write. Dream. Move your body. Eat good food. Spend time with friends. Kim beautifully explores each of these and more with examples from her own life and ways to transform them into yours. If you want to start moving down a better path toward health and wellness, this is the book for you. I loved it!
Breathe. Pray. Write. Dream. Move your body. Eat good food. Spend time with friends. Kim beautifully explores each of these and more with examples from her own life and ways to transform them into yours. If you want to start moving down a better path toward health and wellness, this is the book for you. I loved it!
June 27, 2024
Kim Mossiman has written a great book about learning how to love ourselves well at every stage of life.
Her honesty and kindness make reading this book feel like sitting with a friend and sharing life together, talking about continued health and happiness even as our lives and bodies change.
Without shame or hyper-focus on diet culture, Kim points to the importance of our overall health and wellness. She speaks from her heart and years of knowledge about our personal responsibility to be healthy throughout the seasons of our lives. She encourages her readers to love ourselves every step of the journey.
Her honesty and kindness make reading this book feel like sitting with a friend and sharing life together, talking about continued health and happiness even as our lives and bodies change.
Without shame or hyper-focus on diet culture, Kim points to the importance of our overall health and wellness. She speaks from her heart and years of knowledge about our personal responsibility to be healthy throughout the seasons of our lives. She encourages her readers to love ourselves every step of the journey.
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