Should you count calories? In a study of 1700 participants, those that did some form of food tracking lost TWICE the weight. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080708080738.htm So before you totally dismiss food tracking, think again, because you don’t necessarily need to count calories. You may consider tracking protein and fiber because these are things that will keep you … Continued
If calorie counting has got you down, forget about it! In this video I suggest a more effective food tracking solution, especially if you’re a menopausal woman. Make sure to check out some of the shorts on my channel! You’ll find all sorts of solutions to managing the challenges of menopause. And if you’d like … Continued
What should you be doing to flatten your tummy or get rid of your muffin top? You can do ANY ab move and as long as your diet isn’t dialed in, your muffin top will remain firmly in place. Spot reduction isn’t possible. However, these two exercises will help STRENGTHEN your core to reduce back … Continued
Wondering what the best move for a bikini belly is? It’s NOT the sit up… In fact, it’s NOT an exercise at all – your nutrition is the number one thing that will help reduce belly fat… BUT tightening the muscles in your core will HELP. In this video I explain how to ENGAGE the … Continued
Here’s a sobering thought… Do you want assistance on the toilet? Over time, you may need it if you stop squatting. If you have sore knees, you can still do some form of squatting to build and maintain the necessary leg strength to age gracefully. Here are two options: Simply modify the depth that you … Continued
Cooking has never been my best subject so… I’ve found some ‘work-arounds’ to appear like a genius in the kitchen. Feel free to steal my strategies to up YOUR cooking game! Bad cooks: any other tips?
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