On the Fence About the Menopause Challenge?

If you’re not sure whether my upcoming challenge is for you, I made a video just for you… My 6 week Menopause Belly Fix starts in just a few days. Remember, I only take 10 participants, so if you’re serious about making DOABLE changes that bring about LASTING results, this is for you. If you’re … Continued

LIE About Your Menopause Belly Fat

You’ve been lied to, it’s okay to have some belly fat. Everyone has some belly fat. Belly fat distribution is genetically determined. You can’t ‘sit up’ your belly fat away. The saying ‘Abs are made in the kitchen’ is true. Changing your habits & modifying nutrition are the keys to losing your belly fat. Very … Continued

Your Weight WILL Fluctuate in Menopause

Weight is going to fluctuate. You won’t gain (or lose) a pound of FAT overnight. Keep checking those boxes of healthy habits. And be PATIENT! Here are just 9 reasons why your weight will bounce around: You’ll eventually see the scale move when you just STICK WITH IT. Having a coach hold your hand along … Continued

How Accurate is Your Body Fat Scale?

How accurate is your body fat scale? To get the most reliable reading, measure under the same circumstances at the same time daily. Most scales use body impedance or an electrical current so hydration will affect results. Try to keep constant any variable that affects hydration such as: food intake (carbs, sodium, alcohol) exercise sleep … Continued

Why You’re Not Losing Weight – The Wine Edition

Sorry to be a kill joy…But if you’re not measuring wine, you’re likely over pouring. The standard serving for wine is 5 ounces or 147 ml. A single bottle should contain 5 glasses of wine. Experts from the ‘Alcohol Rehab Guide’ say a the maximum amount of wine for women is 5 oz , no … Continued

Stop Exercising to Lose Weight

Stop relying on exercise to lose weight. Exercise has a ton of benefits beyond calorie burning including: Reducing the risk of cancer. … Strengthening your bones. … Reducing the risk of other diseases. … Boosting your mood To name just a few! Exercise for FUN & FUNCTION Weight loss is best addressed with modifying nutrition. … Continued

The BEST Transformation

Who doesn’t love a physical transformation? But lasting change comes from mental shifts. Like understanding that small habit changes add up. And that patience & consistency lead to results. Or that ALL foods are fine in moderation. Celebrate those top down mind shift changes because they will lead to lasting physical transformation. Want to shift … Continued

Which Burns Fat Faster? Cardio or Weights?

What’s best for faster fat loss? You’re asking the wrong question. The speed you lose fat is less important than the SUSTAINABILITY of the fat lost. Cardio ‘may’ initially burn more calories but if you want to play the long game where fat loss is concerned, you’ll want to build more muscle. Muscle is metabolically … Continued

Celebrating 60 Years

Aging is a privilege denied to many. With that thought in mind, I celebrate 60 years. I’ve been practicing saying ‘I’m 60’ for a while because only ‘old people’ are in their 60’s. Shouldn’t I have some cooking skillz by now? Apparently some skills will forever be elusive. As per always, I celebrate with movement… … Continued