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
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