Taking care of plants is similar to taking care of yourself. With plants, you just need to be intentional with watering, providing sun and trimming leaves. Just transfer the practice of being intentional with small habits to your own health. Need some support or don’t know where to start? I gotchu. Start by watching the … Continued
Want a stronger back? If you’re doing DB rows, you may just be using the arms and not engaging the back muscles at all. Instead, brace yourself, pull the shoulder blade in towards the spine to engage your back. Think about moving the DB up without bending your arm at first. Then pull the DB … Continued
Motion is lotion so rather than sitting out waiting for an injury to heal, find a workout around. There’s almost always ‘something’ that you can do to keep moving. This will keep you in the ‘habit of exercise’. So listen to your body. Work other muscle groups. Rest the injured part or work in whatever … Continued
Expecting weight loss on your holiday will only ruin your fun & be cause for disappointment. So don’t set yourself up for failure. Here’s a strategy: Weigh yourself before you go. Aim to MAINTAIN your weight within 1-2lbs of your starting weight. ENJOY food while on vacay (but don’t stuff yourself). Stay active on your … Continued
You don’t need tonnes of weight or equipment to make your workout more challenging. Here are 4 ways to make your workout harder, without breaking the bank or hogging all the gym equipment: 1. Vary rep tempo – There are a number of combinations of rep tempo; you can increase intensity by changing the rep … Continued
Feelings don’t bring results. You don’t need to ‘feel’ like doing the healthy things like working out or eating healthy foods. You just need to do them. Even if you half a$$ it some days… Doing a little something is better than doing nothing at all. ACTION brings results. Although this is a tough love … Continued
There’s ONE recipe for ALL my meals… About 25-30g protein Starchy/fibrous carbs Healthy fats Keeping your meals simple 80% of the time will help deliver the fat loss results you’re looking for! Also, you’ll want to focus on anti-inflammatory foods. Here are the top 13:
Protein makes you feel fuller longer. Here are three ways to eat more protein daily: Add a little protein with every meal and snack Slightly increase your current protein portions Add a protein shake daily Bonus tip: Give yourself a few minutes after eating as it takes 20 minutes for your belly to tell your … Continued
Don’t throw out the pickle juice! Pickle juice makes a delicious, meat tenderizing marinade base. Throw in a variety of your favourite spices & marinade in the fridge or freezer. Use with chicken, pork or beef. Yum! Want more ways to include healthy protein into your diet? Join my upcoming 6 week Menopause Makeover Challenge. … Continued
Do you have back pain when squatting? You might be making this common squat mistake… Your head controls the spine, so when you drop the chin your chest falls forward & you load the lower back. Instead, focus your eyes where the wall & ceiling meet. This will keep the head & chest high putting … Continued