Want a magic pill, powder or potion to deal with menopause symptoms & weight gain? (I’m not talking about MHT (menopausal hormone therapy) which can be very effective – talk to your doctor!) Unfortunately, clever marketers have latched onto menopause as the new cash cow for ineffective supplements. You’re better off changing your habits but … Continued
Is it menopause? Think you’re too young? Here are some of the symptoms to watch out for: anxiety brain fog forgetfulness headaches dry vagina low libido night sweats hot flashes sore joints muscle soreness weight gain around the middle bloating PMS worsening and more… Rule out other health issues, specifically insulin resistance and thyroid issues… … Continued
Want easier time managing your menopausal symptoms? The pass the protein please! Protein supports lean muscle and lean muscle fuels your metabolic fire. With lean muscle, you will: -have more functional strength -be less prone to injury -gain your calorie burning ability (because muscle is metabolically active) If you want to remain lean & strong, … Continued
Don’t panic when the scale bounces around. That’s just what it does. Here are 9 reasons why it happens: Time of the month (hormones) Timing of your last meal Time of weighing Your hydration level Your sodium intake Your carb intake Your alcohol intake Exercise Timing of last bowel movement Daily weighing provides MORE data … Continued
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