You’ll sleep like a baby, but you may be the most boring person around. Matthew Walker (author of ‘Why We Sleep’) says his BEST sleep tip is to maintain the SAME sleep schedule all week. Setting a reverse alarm to GET TO BED ON TIME may be the MOST powerful tip for better sleep. His … Continued
Make a tiny promise. Keep that promise. Make a promise about… -food choices -bedtimes -getting a workout in -turning off your device -any healthy habit Keeping that promise builds confidence. More confidence leads to motivation to do more. Overtime, you get better & better at making those healthy choices. It all starts with making & … Continued
Motion is lotion. Or in other words: if you don’t move it you lose it. Simple mobility moves like the 13 stretches in this video can: ->Decrease back pain ->Keep you functional ->Prevent injury I’m here to help you keep moving pain free! Grab the 13 stretches I did in the video; you can do … Continued
If you hate exercise, find the thing you hate the least! Weight loss only occurs in a calorie deficit, but instead of eating less, why not do more? Enter NEAT: non-activity thermogenesis. This includes walking (& all the other active things you do in your day). Simply adding more daily steps can create a calorie … Continued
Are you fighting off a cold? (or that dreaded virus?) If you’re extra hungry, it’s normal. Your immune system is working a little harder so you may be a little more hungry. Be sure to fill up on nutritionally dense food to give your body the energy it needs to stay well. Also, limit sugar … Continued
Your weight is just data. And not even good data unless you see a trend. The only way to see a trend is to weigh yourself more often. Then you can connect the dots between what you’re doing & the results you’re getting. Seeing that number as JUST a number & not your IDENTITY helps … Continued
Sore joints? It could be due to menopause. Declining estrogen can cause inflammation. But there is good news… Eating an anti-inflammatory diet can help. And motion is lotion so don’t stop moving. Be pro-active with your health & menopause will be easier. We all could use a little more flexibility. Here are 13 stretches you … Continued
I started lots of things in my 50’s. -Olympic weightlifting -Crossfit & gymnastic skills -Hiking -Kayaking -Paddleboarding -I found my Love I’ve had setbacks. But if I can make changes & live my best life in my 50’s, so can you. Today I am 59. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re ‘too old’ or … Continued
It’s not all menopause! As we age our muscle mass naturally dwindles as nature takes its course. This is a process, called Sarcopenia, which begins as early as 20 and can ramp up to .4 lb loss in muscle each year by 50. When we lose muscle tone, we tend to have a lower metabolism … Continued
Being unhealthy is expensive. Never mind the costs of buying bigger clothes & potential medical costs as you age. Can you put a price on feeling good in your own skin? Your health is one thing you can’t buy back & you may not even notice slipping away until it declines. As I approach, 60 … Continued