Age doesn’t mean you have to STOP doing things you love. But admittedly, things don’t feel like they did in your 30’s. There are aches. Pains. Stiffness. Recovery matters more… You need to respect the warm-up more than ever with age. But here’s what I’ve learned: -If you keep moving, strength stays available to you. … Continued
Don’t think you have to dismantle your entire life in order to improve your health. One of the biggest mistakes zealous people make is to try to implement too many health changes too soon. It’s a mistake to: start a nutrition plan start working out quit drinking alcohol plan to increase daily steps and more… … Continued
What gets measured, improves. So think of calories like a budget. Just like managing your finances, tracking your food can help hit your goals. Put another way, imagine if you had money issues, your banker or accountant would likely encourage you to keep track of the money coming in and compare it to the money … Continued
Not everyone on social media is a quack! And Taylor @KruseElite is no quack! His method of focusing the eyes & bouncing for 3 sets of 10 really DOES increase squat depth. He explains how this activates the vestibular system. When your vestibular system is not providing clear information back to your brain, it elevates … Continued
If you want to go far… Go together. I mean this especially if you’re interested in doing something you’ve never done before, in any endeavor. As a coach myself, I understand the power of being coached. You literally can ‘buy speed‘ with the guidance of an expert who will steer you clear of time wasting … Continued
The little things matter more than most people realize. Balancing while putting on your shoes. Taking the stairs. Carrying your own groceries. Reaching for high places… Standing up without using your hands. These aren’t random habits — they’re daily opportunities to maintain: ✔ strength ✔ balance ✔ mobility ✔ independence Aging well isn’t about crushing … Continued
Maybe you’ve heard of visceral fat? In a nutshell, it’s the fat that surrounds your organs. It acts differently than subcutaneous fat – the ‘pinch an inch’ fat under the skin. It puts you at risk for cardiovascular disease and creates inflammation in the body. So what can you do to reduce it? Well, it … Continued
While I’d never dispute scientific findings from @mackinpro – the world’s leading expert on protein and muscle metabolism, I know what makes me feel the best. Dr Stu Phillips caused a big stir with his recent evidence based post recommending 1.6g of protein per 1kg of bodyweight. By this calculation, 90g of protein daily … Continued
I want to clarify something… I changed the name or my ‘title’ of my channel on Instagram & YouTube. I was the ‘Menopause Fat Loss Expert’, but given all the self proclaimed ‘experts’ out there, I don’t want to appear like one of the many grifters you see here… * Like ‘MD’s’ (chiropractors) giving nutrition … Continued
Want to be able to ‘trust your gut’ where nutrition is concerned? This is also called being an ‘intuitive eater’. Individual foods are never the problem, it’s your PATTERN OF EATING that may cause health or weight management issues. So you need to recognize your eating pattern: WHY you make some food choices (including possible … Continued