Hot flashes? Well, if you need ANOTHER reason to resistance train, here it is… More lean muscle is shown to reduce hot flashes according to this study: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40695-020-00058-9 How do you get more muscle? Resistance training! With declining estrogen levels in the menopause transition, both bone density and muscle mass declines. Resistance training offsets both … Continued
STOP working out…at least temporarily if you’re in a stressful season… Gruelling workouts may be making matters worse. Instead of further taxing your ‘fight or flight (sympathetic) nervous system which will dump more cortisol into your system. Consider doing an activity that will activate your rest & digest (para-sympathetic) nervous system to calm your body … Continued
Feeling old? I get it! This is 60 (and for me), parts wear out. This is a 27 second video summarizing the last 2 years of surgery AND the comeback that’s possible… It’s been 2 years since my 1st hip replacement. A year since my 2nd umbilical hernia repair. And 6 months since my 2nd … Continued
Take a look at this study: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40695-020-00058-9 Increased lean body mass is associated with less VMS (vasomotor symptoms) otherwise known as hot flashes. So in addition to… a more favorable body composition less weight gain more strength and functionality improved bone density less muscle loss less injury prone better balance increased longevity improved mood Gaining … Continued
What’s more important? If weight loss is your goal, you need to prioritize staying within your calorie deficit to lose fat… Protein IS important, but it’s secondary… So do your BEST to keep your protein up to keep you fuller longer and to protect against muscle wasting… If you come up short on protein, work … Continued
With a little forethought, weekends don’t have to be your undoing. Let the week days do the ‘heavy lifting’ to push your weight loss or health goals. Let the weekends be a time for CONTROLLED fun. Make a PLAN to: See your family & friends Do enjoyable activities Eat your maintenance calories including ‘fun foods’ … Continued
Are you frustrated by your age & past weight loss failures? Take a page from my friend & client, Diane… She prioritized HEALTH gains and knew that weight loss would also result. She added daily movement, resistance training and she modified her nutrition – she did NOT go on a ‘diet’. She set REALISTIC expectations … Continued
Ladies, the jury is IN on muscle. Aside from the benefits pointed out in the video, muscle can literally save your life. Low skeletal muscle was significantly associated with the increased risk of all-cause mortality according to this study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37285331/ So go get some muscle! It’s never too late. Since older individuals adapt to resistive … Continued
Don’t plan on ‘dieting’ on your vacation – unless you want to ruin your vacation. Your goal should be weight maintenance. Weigh yourself before you leave, then give yourself a few days post holiday before jumping back on the scale. You’re winning if you’ve stayed within one to two pounds of your pre-vacay weight. Here … Continued
If there ever were a magic bullet for maintaining or improving body composition, it’s protein. But, it can be challenging to find tasty, interesting ways to incorporate it into your day. Protein isn’t the ‘fun’ food, you’re not likely going to throw a chicken breast in your purse. It’s not easy to transport without refrigeration … Continued