Does your eating go well from Monday to about Thursday and then it all falls apart on the weekend? You’re not alone… Stacy reached out for help with overeating on the weekend and here’s my advice to her… I suggested that she increase her calories at the beginning of the week. She was white knuckling it … Continued
You’re past all these quick fixes by now right? The ONLY way to lose fat is… Calorie deficit! So ALL or NONE of the above strategies can work… You can eat less or move more… You can eat only butter, bananas, steak or Skittles – it doesn’t really matter… But, you’ll feel like poo if … Continued
Just NO… I mean, who knew that H2O molecules move in a chaotic & irregular manner? And that this wand organizes them for ‘remarkable influence on all living things’? So disappointing to see influencers: flogging useless contraptions cherry picking scientific principles making up their own research misleading curious people These distractions cost you time & … Continued
Are you doing this exercise? It’s normally called a ‘man maker’, but I prefer to call it the ‘woman maker’. It builds strength, power and endurance. The good news is that you can modify this move to work up to full intensity. This exercise also builds much needed bone density in the menopause transition by … Continued
Constantly snacking? If so, consider increasing the size of meals. There’s nothing wrong with snacks, but meals tend to have more nutritional density. Focus on protein and fiber in both meals and snacks. And if you’re crazy hungry at NIGHT, it may be because you’re not eating enough earlier in the day. Consider shifting some … Continued
Struggling to find time for yourself? Obligations (like work) take the time you allow. It’s okay to carve out some personal time to recharge. If you find yourself never saying no… Or constantly putting others first… Remember YOU are the architect of your own life. Time doesn’t magically just show up on your calendar. Make … Continued
The life expectancy for women is 84, so if you’re 60, like me, you have 24 summers left… Age related decline will steal some of your quality of life, no matter how hard you fight back. What are you doing NOW to ensure that you’ll get the MOST out of what life you have left? … Continued
Frequency or duration of your workouts? What’s more important for overall fitness? Regular exercise, especially strength training, has so many benefits, but sometimes it’s tough to fit a workout in your busy day. Don’t underestimate the value of movement ‘snacks’ – short bursts of movement of 5-10 minutes… If you can’t workout, include one or … Continued
Curious as to what to prioritize with your nutrition? If weight loss is your goal, you need to prioritize CALORIE DEFICIT first. But this should be a very slight one so that it is sustainable. Next, you’ll want to ensure that you’re getting adequate PROTEIN, at least 100g of protein daily spread out through out … Continued
Pickle ball anyone? You need to be strong and agile to play. Here are 5 exercises to improve your game: around the world lunges B stance RDL squats box drops push ups You can modify or intensify these movements to suit your fitness level. PS. According to the National Safety Council, you have a 1 … Continued