It’s no news that shedding fat is hard work. I mean, if it was easy, there would be no such thing as cottage cheese bum, or cankles, or double chins, and everyone would look rocking in a bikini or board shorts. But we all know that isn’t the case. If you’re reading this, consider yourself … Continued
Hi Shawna I am an apple shaped woman. The narrowest point of my waist is now 78 cm. My goal is 72 cm and I’m ready to work hard and eat right! I am almost pleased with my thighs. I don’t want them slimmer. Would it be possible to develop the muscles of the thighs … Continued
Do you ever just want to ditch the gym and get outside? I live in Calgary, AB, where the weather is pretty chilly most of the year. When it finally gets to be sunny, it’s nice to take advantage of the weather and train outside. I wanted to give you an example of a body … Continued
Summer is officially upon us and with everyone’s lives abuzz with activities, vacations, work and more, we all want the best advice on products, health and more. Get to the heart of what’s the best – which is what you’ll find every week with Fashion Flash – advice for women over 40. This week … Continued
I get many questions across my desk so I thought I’d share a few of them and my answers with you…. Shawna, Why is it easier to do a chin up? I can get 2 chin ups but not one pull up. Help. Rob ******************************************************************************** Dear Rob. Good question. Both the chin up and … Continued
I get SO many emails from my clients and friends and I love hearing from you. Putting questions right in the comment section of this blog is the BEST way to get the QUICKEST answer. Another great way to reach me is on my Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/FemaleFatLossOver40 I know that many people have similar … Continued
I get a lot of questions from people inquiring about good foods to eat pre-workout. As many of you know, eating food before any type of exercise, whether it be weight training or interval-cardio training, is vital in order for you to have an effective workout. Short-changing your body before a workout is much like … Continued
Here’s a fridge raid that I did with one of my coaching clients: Here’s a few points to summarize my client to healthier eating… Great to have a ton of produce, berries, lettuce Cut back on processed meats – try tuna, salmon or crab instead –nitrates aren’t a good choice If yoiu drink Soy – … Continued
Here’s my home gym: I’ve trained at home for about 20 years. It was a great way to ensure I’d get my workouts in even when my babies were, well, babies….I had a whack of custom equipment in not a ton of floor space. Well, as it turns out, babies grow, my oldest just returned … Continued
Being injured is a bummer to say the least, but it does stretch my training creativity. I have to try to find ways to train around an injury, still get an intense workout while not doing further damage to my injury. Sometimes I fail….that is, I aggravate the injury or I don’t get as intense … Continued