As a health & fitness expert, these are the supplements I got asked about this week alone… Berberine? Tart cherry? Ashwagandha? Probiotics? My answer to all of them? Don’t ‘major’ in the minors… . No supplement will make much difference unless you have the basics covered. What’s most important for optimal health and weight management?: … Continued
Are you triggered by the scale? If weight loss is your goal, the scale is ONE tool in your tool box. The number on any given day isn’t necessarily an accurate indication of weight. It’s best to take an AVERAGE of your weight over a week (or even longer). So MORE data points are better … Continued
A deep V squat, which most of us could do as children, will help develop and maintain hip, knee and ankle mobility. Struggling? 1. Hold onto something to take some of your body weight 2. Raise your heels if ankle mobility is limited 3. Add a small rolled up towel behind each knee to ease … Continued
Food tracking is not infallible in helping you eat appropriate food quantities. This is why learning to listen to your body is so important. With practice, your body will tell you when it’s satiated. In the meantime, food tracking is its own education so that you learn to fuel yourself with adequate calories, protein, fiber … Continued
Where fitness is concerned, sometimes progress means holding your ground. If you’re maintaining a certain level of strength & skill level over time, this is PROGRESS. This is what I’m learning about my training as a 62 year old. Whether this is in the gym, in the pool, on a hike or on my bike, … Continued
Buyer beware. Menopause is literally the new ‘cash cow’ with supplements popping up everywhere promising life altering relief. When determining whether a supplement I was asked to promote was ‘legit’, I ran it by an expert: Dr Stuart Philips. Stuart is well versed in research protocol as the head researcher of kinesiology at McMaster University … Continued
Struggle no more where fiber is concerned! Grab my free fiber guide here that includes: . -The many reasons you need fiber -65 examples of 5g fiber options Simply add 1-2 servings per meal or snack so you can easily meet your 25g/day fiber goal. . It’s as simple as that!
‘I used to…’ are the saddest words… I used to be… I used to do… I used to be able… Yes, we are constantly evolving & change is inevitable… But there are some things that are worth holding onto. Like your strength… Like your mobility… Like your ability to TRY or keep trying… Even though … Continued
You’re asking the wrong question. Spot reducing is a myth. Ab exercises will strengthen your core, reduce back pain, improve performance in sport and even protect you from injury. But will exercise flatten your tummy or give you visible abs? Unlikely. In order to see your abs, you need to rid yourself of subcutaneous fat, … Continued
If you feel like you’re doing all the right things but you’re not getting the results you want, here are two things I recently discussed with my clients on our weekly call… 1. Fats can ADD UP FAST Fats are calorie dense (9 calories per gram) so it’s best to measure. I easily doubled 1 … Continued