Which is more important? If you could only do ONE thing, start with nutrition. It has the greatest impact on health & weight loss. Notice I didn’t say DIET? Make healthy swaps to include more protein & whole unprocessed foods. Create a SLIGHT calorie deficit OR simply increase your step count to increase energy expenditure … Continued
How much water do you need? Divide your body weight in pounds by 2, this is how many ounces you can shoot for daily. ALL liquids (except alcohol) can be added into this count. Coffee (or caffeinated drinks) can have a diuretic effect because caffeine is a smooth muscle relaxant. So if you take in … Continued
Don’t do it! When fad diets come knocking, just slam the door on them. Fad diets are full of empty promises of fast weight lost but fast weight gain almost always follows. Stick with your slow & boring plan of healthy choices full of home made: Protein High quality carbs & fats Less processed foods … Continued
Sit at a desk all day long? Here are a few things you can do to offset all that sitting. Ideally, you could do them a few times a day in your office. Your hip flexors get tight & weak so these two variations of the kneeling stretch will help. Raising the same arm will … Continued
Sick of starving? Or the starve & binge cycle? Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to eat your favourite foods? And still be able to lose the weight & keep it off? It’s possible. Even in menopause. With no fad diets, pills, powders or potions. It just takes a little know-how and consistent effort. … Continued
If you want to find love, you need to love yourself first. Be the BEST version of YOU. Live the qualities that you want your partner to have. And be patient – your person is out there. As for me, I was single for 10 years. I worked on myself, I grew my business, I … Continued
Start your day with these simple things… 1. Sunshine (real or artificial light) will help to regulate your body clock for better sleep. 2. Protein will help energize you & keep you fuller longer. 3. Motion is lotion! Even 5 minutes of easy movement will ease joint pain & help you feel more energized. 4. … Continued
Weight loss for the 50+ crowd IS possible. BUT it takes time, patience and consistency. Age related knowledge and accountability are keys to success. What we did in our 20’s doesn’t work anymore so keep these things in mind: 1. There are NO quick fixes – Weight loss is meant to be a slow process … Continued
Consider the ‘compound effect’ of small actions. Walking 15 min per day could add up to almost 25000 calories burned in a year. This is the easiest way to lose 6lbs or more (if nothing else changes). Or consider sleep… Going to bed 10 min earlier at night could add up to 70 extra minutes … Continued
Eat anything you want. But keep in mind that you will FEEL better, your body composition will be more favorable & you’ll suffer less menopausal symptoms when you fill your plate with wholesome foods. Lean protein Fruits & veggies Complex carbs (yes CARBS!) Healthy fats Lotsa water And YES, some treats like wine & chocolate … Continued