Why Protein for Menopause?

Why load up on protein? For one reason, it’s the most filling macronutrient. It’s much easier to stay in a calorie deficit when you aren’t starving. Message me the word PROTEIN  to shawna.kaminski@gmail.com and I’ll send info on YOUR protein needs based on your desired body weight (along with a ton of protein examples). You’re … Continued

One Reason You Binge

Starving yourself isn’t the answer. That usually just leads to BINGING & your body learns to get by on less energy. Low calorie diets aren’t sustainable, kill your metabolism & are no fun! Have you considered just eating MORE? You could lose weight by staying in a SLIGHT calorie deficit & enjoying life a lot … Continued

Weight Loss Expectation Vs Reality

Weight loss is going to be slow and it’s never linear. But it doesn’t have to be painful. Take a look at what Felicia says about the process: ”On a scale of 1-10 (10 being unbearable), this plan is a 1-2. I was eating LESS before your intervention. The only “suffering” comes from planning my … Continued

Menopause Weight Loss Expectations

I understand your frustration… Weight loss is slow! Losing .5-1lb a week is brilliant progress, but this doesn’t sound like a fast enough rate given the ‘quick fixes’ that are being sold. Don’t fall for ‘quick’ where weight loss is concerned. You can’t speed up a process that’s meant to be slow. You probably gained … Continued

When You Stop Your Keto Diet…

Sorry (not sorry) to the keto lovers out there. If you love keto & it’s SUSTAINABLE for you, great! But for many people it’s not a sustainable way to live… Weight loss may come fast, but the rebound weight gain comes even faster. This kills your metabolism & your spirit. Just STOP trying whatever the … Continued

The ONLY Thing You Need to Lose Weight

The concept of weight loss is simple. The 3 ‘magic’ ingredients are: -a sustainable diet – to avoid rebound weight gain -a calorie deficit – no matter how you achieve it -adequate protein – to maintain lean muscle & keep you satiated The application of these things gets complicated. Especially when it becomes a billion … Continued

Is Your Waist Disappearing?

Your waist does not necessarily need to disappear in menopause. With fluctuating hormones, mid-section weight gain results from a change in fat distribution not decreased metabolism as once thought. A 2021 study shows that metabolism doesn’t slow down in mid-life. (Herman Pontzer et al. Science. 2021) This is great news! Because it means that YOU are … Continued

How to Be the Healthiest Version of YOU

Want to be healthier? Just start thinking like a healthy person. Whenever you’re faced with a decision, ask yourself ‘What would a healthy person choose?’ and make that choice. Every time you make a healthy choice, you cast a vote for a healthier version of you. If you need support and accountability along the way, … Continued

Make Your Bathroom Scale Less Scary

Your bathroom scale isn’t the enemy. In fact, if you can neutralize the number on the scale, it can be very helpful in learning more about your body. You’ll be able to connect the dots more readily between your actions & results. If you average your weight over the course of a week & see … Continued

Knee Injury? Do These Exercises

  Injured? There’s almost always a work around to continue some kind of exercise. If you have a knee injury, focus on hip hinging exercises to continue to fire your lower body muscles without inflaming the knee. You may also train the uninjured side with single leg movements (like quad extensions, ham curls etc) to … Continued