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
Fat loss is a lot like waiting for spring… Nothing looks like it’s happening… But beneath the surface, everything is changing. ✨Stay patient. Stay consistent… Even when the scale isn’t moving… Your efforts are taking root 🌱 Of course, if or when you want to throw up your hands in frustration, having someone in your … Continued
The devil is really in the dose! When you really want to, you can: -Drink the wine. -Have the dessert. -Eat the bread. It’s not what you do SOME of the time, it’s what you do MOST of the time that really matters. If or when you deny yourself ALL life’s little pleasures, you … Continued
Who’da thought FIBER would be the answer to a good night’s sleep? Here’s a list of how fiber can positively impact sleep! Fiber improves sleep architecture (quality of sleep): Higher fiber leads to more slow-wave (deep) sleep. Lower fiber leads to lighter sleep with more awakenings. Fiber affects sleep via the gut-brain axis Fiber is … Continued
Focus on ‘raising the floor’ – that is, making your mediocre training better every day. Instead of waiting for that perfect day, when the stars align, and you ‘raise the ceiling’ or get a personal best… I promise you’ll feel far more successful and motivated. And it’s CONSISTENCY with exercise that counts most over … Continued