This is a personal story with a little lesson at the end about what I learned with moving my daughter from Montreal to Calgary, first a bit of context: We spent 82 hours on the road (from Tuesday morning at 6am to Friday afternoon at 4pm), 50 of which we were in the car. Thus … Continued
Avoiding carbs, especially in menopause, is NO way to live, so understanding how your body processes carbs will help you, especially if eating carbs scares you, or if you’ve heard of ‘insulin resistance’ but you don’t really know what it means or why you want to avoid this condition. This (boring but informative!) video explains … Continued
I’m no financial guru, but I know ONE thing about health and wealth and that is that investing in yourself NOW pays dividends for decades. This means that you need to pull your own weight today so you can keep carrying yourself confidently tomorrow. No one will do the hard things for you like: getting … Continued
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