Nutrition fact or fiction? How do you know who to trust? Dig a little deeper into the source to determine if you’ve found info you can trust. Try these 3 things: Is the source selling anything? Financial motivation can definitely color the ‘science’ that is presented. Do other reputable scientists agree with the theories? A … Continued
Sometimes you drag your partner… Other times your partner drags you thru the workout… Libby is often the drag-ee, (especially if she has the choice to lay in the sun)… But all those workouts & walks add up, even if they’re short! If you’d like me to be your training partner, I’m happy to take … Continued
If you think that exercise or healthy eating are hard… Have you considered the pain of being uncomfortable in an unhealthy body? Have you considered how your health will deteriorate over time if you don’t take care of it now? Something to think about… Here to help. Let’s talk: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna
Not Losing Weight? Here are 3 reasons why & what you can do about them: 1. You may not be in a calorie deficit – this could be from not knowing the content of your food or inaccurate food tracking. Solution: Be more diligent about food tracking – use the free app My Fitness Pal … Continued
Start small -Add more steps to your day -Drink more water -Increase your protein intake -Get more sleep -Say ‘no’ more often Pick ONE. Then add to it… Don’t do too much too soon. When you’re willing to take baby steps, you end up further along than you could’ve imagined. What small step are you … Continued
What’s the best exercise for menopausal women? What exercise do you like? While some forms of exercise can be better than others, the most important thing is that you’re doing SOMETHING! If you enjoy what you’re doing, you are more likely to do it on the regular. And consistency is important. Resistance training a minimum … Continued
Got 15 minutes? ‘Cindy’ is the name of this ‘do-almost-anywhere-full-body’ workout. Set your timer for 15-20 min & do AMRAP (as many rounds as possible): 5 pull ups 10 push ups 15 air squats No pull up bar or can’t do 5 pull ups yet? No problem! Swap in: -5 wall sit stick ups -5 … Continued
Not hitting your weight loss goals? Do you remember what you ate? (Did you even enjoy eating it?) If mindless eating is a problem for you, try these 3 things: 1. Start with making a deal with yourself to pay attention to what goes in your mouth, you can do this by… 2. Using a … Continued
You’re not alone if you pee your pants when you cough or sneeze. But you don’t need to suffer. There are things you can do to reduce symptoms of incontinence. Incorporate these healthy habits to strengthen your pelvic floor.:
Just eat the dang chocolate! (or your guilty pleasure). By the time you try to scratch the ‘chocolate itch’ you’ll have consumed WAY more calories & you’ll still be unsatisfied. There’s room for any kind of ‘treat’ in your plan. Just account for it AND be sure to thoroughly ENJOY it! Food is neither ‘good’ … Continued