I hate hemming pants, who’s with me? Here’s an easy way to create a fun, scalloped edge without sewing. 1. Find the desired length. 2. Trace a coin to create a scalloped edge. 3. Pin legs together. 4. Cut on the scalloped edge. 5. Remove pins. Ta-da! You’re done. The edge frays nicely over time. … Continued
A fit body can’t be bought. It has to be earned. No matter how much money you’ve got, you can’t go to Ebay or the internet to buy a healthy body. You have to earn it. You have to do the work. Are you doing the work? Don’t know where to start? I can help, … Continued
Mid-afternoon crash? It’s tempting to go for coffee, but don’t do it! Afternoon coffee will mess with your sleep and perpetuate the afternoon drowsiness. The average half-life of caffeine is 4-6 hours which means that half the caffeine in your 3 pm coffee is still in your system at 9pm. Study: 10.1016/B978-0-12-375083-9.00033-7 Instead of a … Continued
Trying to incorporate an uncomfortable habit? Here’s a strategy: Don’t break the streak! Set a small goal & attainable expectation for yourself. Keep a physical calendar & add a check mark each time you do your ‘uncomfortable’ task. Set the bar LOW but be consistent. Things get less uncomfortable over time! Happy to help with … Continued
If you fall and break a hip, the risk of mortality in hip fracture patients is 3-fold higher than that in the general population. Here’s a study explaining that scary stat: https://rdcu.be/c2TKX So make sure you’re doing all you can to stay strong & mobile! Try this: Touch elbow to opposite knee while balancing on … Continued
Strength training is NOT all about weight loss – although weight loss can be a benefit. Here are 10 other benefits UNRELATED to weight loss: Increased muscle tone Increased metabolism Increased strength Better mood Stronger bones Improved sleep Improved blood sugar regulation Reduced risk of injury Improved cardiovascular health Increased longevity Bonus: Oh and with … Continued
Happy New Year 🥳🥂… Grateful for a year of adventures & good memories. Wishing you all the best in 2023!
You don’t have to wait to the New Year to make a change… But it does feel like a clean slate. Here are 4 tips to achieving your goals: 1️Take action 2️Start SMALL 3️Focus on wins, no matter how small 4️Surround yourself with supportive people I’m excited to kick off 2023 with my FREE mini … Continued
If you don’t keep moving, you’ll lose your mobility. Want strong & stable shoulders? Use light plate weight to perform these drills in your warm up: First drill… -Reach upwards with plates on palms up… -Externally rotate plates as you lower hands… -Bend at waist as you reach out laterally with palms up… -Inwardly rotate … Continued
If weight loss is your goal, make sure you have outfits that fit well NOW because everyone deserves to feel good in the clothes you wear today. Then: 1. Designate a section of classic clothes to ‘shop from’ as you lose weight 2. Weed out & donate ill fitting & out dated clothes 3. Organize … Continued