I didn’t think about my weight once during this workout. Because what I can do with my body is way more important than the weight of my body. Eat & move every day so you can do fun things. And the most mundane things like going to the bathroom unassisted as you age… At the … Continued
No exercise, pill, powder or potion will rid you of your menopause belly. But there are 3 ‘tried & true’ moves that will work. 1. Achieve a calorie deficit 2. Intake adequate protein – this will help you maintain (& possibly build) precious muscle & help with appetite control 3. Incorporate strength training – building … Continued
I asked myself why, at 59, would I take up mountain biking? I don’t like speed. I’ve never cycled much before. Then I asked myself ‘why wouldn’t I?’ I mean, ‘What do I have to lose?’ Is there something you want to do but you’re afraid? My advice is to ‘do it scared’. I’m certainly … Continued
Want to start resistance training but actually don’t know where to start? The KEY is proper technique tho, so if you’re unsure, get some guidance on form before adding load. If you’re a beginner (or returning to fitness), bodyweight exercises are all you need. Then, if you’re ready for a little more, use some DB’s … Continued
You can’t be brave if you’re not afraid… And it’s okay to be afraid as long as you don’t let the fear stop you. You become courageous by leaning into the things that scare you most. Have you done anything scary lately? Honestly, heights aren’t scary for me, but put me on a mountain bike … Continued
If you aren’t happy with your results, here’s some tough love. Ask yourself the three questions in the video and keep these things in mind… Consistency – Give yourself 30 days of 100% commitment to your plan before you judge if it’s working or not. Honesty – Be honest with yourself about ALL the foods … Continued
Need motivation? I can help you get started in my 6 week Menopause Makeover Challenge. Go here for more info: https://shawnak.securechkout.com/menopause-makeover-challenge Because you can’t wait to ‘feel’ motivated. Motivation comes & goes. Thinking or planning won’t bring it about. Action brings motivation. Just start. Happy to help!
Memories are something no one can take from you. I’m still feelin’ the good summer feels. I hope you’re busy making memories no matter the season.
Don’t worry, it’s normal. Weight loss takes time, no need to simply slash calories at the sign of stalled progress. Stay consistent. Watch the trend, as long as weight is trending downwards ever so slightly, you’re on the right path. If or when it stays the same or goes up for 2 week or more, now … Continued
It’s probably not what you think! It’s actually NEAT – non-exercise activity thermogenesis… This is just a long way of describing the non-exercise trivial ways you move daily. A recent study demonstrated that energy expenditure can be increased above resting levels by: 5-10% when you’re sitting 10-20% when you’re standing 100-200% when you’re walking HTTPS://WWW.NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV/PMC/ARTICLES/PMC6058072/ … Continued