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❄️☀️ WINTER WELLNESS AT PARADISE 🌴

We might still be in fall, but let’s be real… this is Alaska, and we all know what’s coming! 😂❄️

Shorter days. Colder temperatures. Less sunshine.

And while we can’t control the weather, we CAN control how we take care of ourselves through the long Alaskan winter.

At Paradise, wellness is about more than just getting a tan.

☀️ A little warmth and a sun-kissed glow.

❤️ Red light therapy for a little skin-loving self-care.

🌿 HOCATT for an opportunity to unplug, unwind, and relax.

✨ Spray tans for that fresh, healthy-looking glow without UV exposure.

Because winter doesn’t have to be about simply surviving until summer.

Let’s make this the season we prioritize feeling our best!

🌴 Paradise Tanning & Wellness
Your little escape from the Alaskan winter.

❄️ Who else is already missing those long summer days? 😂

🐟 Protein First: My Sardine Hack!

Okay, hear me out before you say NO to sardines! 😂🐟

I know sardines aren’t everyone’s favorite, but they’re actually a nutritional powerhouse! Packed with protein, omega-3s, calcium (when you eat the bones), and vitamin B12.

And I’ve found a way to eat an ENTIRE can without that strong fishy taste!

Here’s my little protein hack:

🐟 1 can of sardines in olive oil — 17g protein
🐟 1 packet Thai Chili Tuna — 14g protein
🥑 1–2 tablespoons avocado oil mayo (healthy fats that keep you fuller longer)
🥒 A splash of pickle juice

Mix it all together really well and eat!

That’s approximately 31g of protein in one bowl! 💪🏻

And surprisingly, it tastes more like tuna salad than sardines!

This has become one of my go-to options when I need something quick, filling, and satisfying. I’ve also found that it helps me keep those cravings at bay instead of reaching for something sugary.

One thing I’m learning is that eating enough protein doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s just finding ways to eat foods that are good for you AND that you actually enjoy.

If you’ve ever wanted to try sardines but couldn’t get past the thought of eating them, THIS might be your way in! 😂

Who’s brave enough to try it? 🙋‍♀️🐟

WHAT IF YOUR BODY DOESN’T NEED ANOTHER SUPPLEMENT? 🌿

We spend a lot of time thinking about what we can ADD to feel better…

Another vitamin. Another supplement. Another powder.

But think about everything our bodies are already navigating every day — environmental exposures, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, highly processed foods, excess sugar, alcohol, stress, poor sleep… it adds up.

Maybe wellness isn’t always about adding more.

Sometimes it’s about slowing down, supporting the systems your body already has, and giving it a chance to reset and recover.

That’s one of the reasons we love HOCATT.

In about 30 minutes, HOCATT combines steam + far infrared, transdermal ozone, CO₂, PEMF, microcurrents, light therapy, oxygen + more — while you literally sit back and relax.

Relax. Recharge. Reset. 🌿

✨ New to HOCATT? Try 2 sessions for $130 — a $260 value.

Message us to schedule.

🍠 AN EASY MEAL I CAN EAT ON REPEAT

I’ve had it 4 times this week, and I’m still not tired of it!

If you need an easy protein-first meal that actually tastes good… this is one of my favorites!

Sweet Potato Taco Bowl:
🍠 1 sweet potato
🥩 ½–⅔ cup taco meat
🥣 ¼ cup cottage cheese
🧅 Purple onion
🍅 Salsa
🌿 Arugula + cilantro
🥑 Avocado — optional

Depending on your portions and the meat you use, you’re looking at around 30–40g of protein in one super easy meal. 💪

SO GOOD. And filling!

That’s what I want this month’s Protein First Challenge to be about — not perfect meals or making food complicated.

Just asking: Where’s my protein? And building the meal from there.

Save this one for an easy lunch or dinner! 🍠🥩

🍳 OCTOBER CHALLENGE: PROTEIN FIRST!

It’s October 1st, which means it’s time for a new Paradise Challenge!

In August, we focused on walking after meals. 🚶‍♀️
In September, we worked on sleep. 😴
And for October, we’re adding another simple foundation:

PROTEIN FIRST. 💪

And yes — that’s my actual breakfast from this morning. 😂

3 eggs with arugula + 2 pieces of bacon, and my morning coffee has about 29g of protein in it too.

So before my day really even gets going, I’m already at around 50g+ of protein. 💪

Nothing fancy. And that’s kind of the point.

This is NOT a diet. We’re not counting every calorie, cutting out entire food groups or trying to eat perfectly.

We’re just being a little more intentional about something most of us probably don’t pay enough attention to:

Are we actually getting enough protein?

So the October challenge is simple:

👉 Include a good source of protein with every meal.
👉 Eat your protein FIRST before moving on to the rest of your plate.
👉 Start paying attention to approximately how much protein you’re getting throughout the day.

Protein gives our bodies the amino acids needed to build and maintain muscle, and protein-rich meals can also help us feel fuller longer — especially important as we get older.

And you might be surprised by how much food it actually takes to get enough!

The graphic is just an example of what around 120g of protein throughout a day could look like. That doesn’t mean everyone needs exactly 120g — individual needs are different.

Lee and I will be doing this right along with you, and throughout October I’ll share some of what we’re eating, easy protein ideas, what different amounts of protein actually look like, and some of the things we’re learning along the way.

No perfection.
No extreme diet.
Just another habit we can build on.

🚶 Walk a little more.
😴 Sleep a little better.
💪 Prioritize protein.
❤️ Keep building.

Who wants to do Protein First October with us? 🙋‍♀️

91 DAYS.

That’s what we have left of 2026. 🤯

And I had a thought this morning…

Why do we wait until January 1st to decide we’re going to get healthier?

Because if I’m being truthful, this is usually the time of year when it starts going the OTHER direction. 😂

Halloween comes… then Thanksgiving… then Christmas.

Somehow we take 3 holi-DAYS and turn them into almost 3 MONTHS of holiday eating. 😂

And then January 1st rolls around and we’re trying to undo everything we did for the last three months.

I’m guilty of it too.

But this year I want to do something different.

I still plan on enjoying Halloween.
I’m definitely eating Thanksgiving dinner. 😂
And you better believe I’m having some Christmas treats.

I’m not trying to spend the holidays dieting or missing out.

But a holiday can be a DAY without becoming an entire season.

What if instead of waiting for January 1st, we used these next 91 days?

91 days of making a conscious effort to take better care of ourselves.

Not perfectly.

Just consistently.

Because think about what can happen in three months.

You can get stronger.
You can change your body composition.
You can improve your sleep.
You can change the way you eat.
You can create habits that actually start becoming part of your life.

And instead of waking up January 1st thinking…

“Okay. Now I need to start.”

What if we woke up thinking…

“Wow. Look how far I’ve already come.”

THAT’S what I want to find out.

So that’s my goal for the final 91 days of 2026. ❤️

And since today is October 1st, we’re adding another simple habit to our Paradise Journey.

I’ll share our October Challenge next. 👀

For now, think about this:

Where could YOU be 91 days from now if you started today instead of January 1st?

PEPTIDES 101 #5 — Let’s talk GLP-1s. 🌿

GLP-1s get talked about A LOT for weight loss, but there’s more to the conversation than simply watching the number on the scale go down.

They’re prescription medications that may help with appetite regulation, blood sugar control and weight management — and for some people, they can be a really helpful tool when combined with nutrition, movement, sleep and healthier daily habits.

And that last part is important to us.

We don’t want the goal to just be lose weight. We want to help you build the habits that support your body while you’re losing it and long after.

✨ And yes — this is something we can now help you access through Paradise.

If you’ve been curious about GLP-1s or wondering whether they may be an option for you, we can help you get started. You’ll complete a medical evaluation with one of our licensed provider partners, who determines eligibility and handles prescribing and dosing. Paradise is here for the education, access and support along the way.

And whether GLP-1s are part of your journey or not, we keep coming back to the same foundations — sleep, nutrition, protein, hydration, movement and strength.

The medication can be a tool. It doesn’t have to be the whole plan. 🤍

Curious about getting started? Send us a message and we’ll explain how it works.

Wellness has kind of become a family affair around here. 😂🤍

Lee and I obviously use HOCATT ourselves, and our girls have already tried it and love it… but getting our boys to give it a try took a little more convincing. 😂

And I’ll be honest… they were a little hesitant at first. 😂 I think when you look at this big machine and hear everything it does, you’re not quite sure what you’re getting yourself into.

But once they actually tried it? They really liked it.

That’s one of the funny things about HOCATT. It sounds like there’s SO much happening — steam + far infrared, transdermal ozone, CO₂, PEMF, microcurrents, light therapy, oxygen + more — but you’re literally just sitting there relaxing.

If you’ve been a little hesitant too, or you’ve been watching us post about this big white machine wondering what the heck happens in there? 😂 Maybe it’s time to try it for yourself.

🌿 NEW TO HOCATT?
Try 2 sessions for $130 — a $260 value.

📍 Paradise Tanning & Wellness | Palmer
Message us to learn more or schedule.

Who else has been curious but a little nervous to try it? 😂👇

Okay this trend is hilarious 😂

I gave ChatGPT a picture of me and told it to use what it knows about me to make me a personality mascot. I didn’t tell it what animal, what to name it or anything else…

And apparently I get TanDene. 😂☀️

The leopard bow, sunglasses, palm trees and tumbler… I mean, it’s not wrong. 😂

TanDene — Sunshine Energy

The only problem is now I’m thinking we need a Golden Retriever at the salon. 😂

Now to convince Lee that a 4th dog is completely reasonable… I mean, could it be a business expense?! 😂🤔

Seriously though… who wouldn’t want to come to Paradise and be greeted by a Golden Retriever?! 😂🐾☀️