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
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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
Relax on holiday. Eat cake on your birthday. Enjoy life. Because it’s not what you do SOME of the time… It’s what you do MOST of the time that affects your health. Your daily habits matter most. If you want to upgrade your daily habits, and if you want to know what habits will bring … Continued
What adventures have you had lately? The reason to get and stay fit is to keep your future wide open to possibilities and to continue to do all the things you love. I’d never do fun new things like scooter on a busy downtown street or cycle in Europe if I weren’t confident in my … Continued
Trust yourself. You’ve lived in your body for decades. Listen to what your body tells you. You’ll know all the answers when you pay attention to the clues it gives you. Admittedly, I didn’t listen ‘exactly’ to doctor’s orders after my umbilical hernia surgery. This little workout was 6 weeks post op and likely more … Continued
Can’t sleep? One of the most powerful ways to set your body clock is to get at least 10 minutes of natural sunshine within an hour of waking. If you can’t get outside for natural light, try using a ring light or ‘happy light’ indoors for a longer period. Observing the evening sunset can also … Continued
Magic bullet for fat loss? Yup! It’s protein! It keeps you satiated & helps maintain (and even build) lean shapely muscle that keeps your metabolism stoked. Try to get a little protein with every meal and snack. It can be a challenge! That’s why this is a recurring topic in my nutrition accountability coaching group … Continued