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
Got 15 minutes? ‘Cindy’ is the name of this ‘do-almost-anywhere-full-body’ workout. Set your timer for 15-20 min & do AMRAP (as many rounds as possible): 5 pull ups 10 push ups 15 air squats No pull up bar or can’t do 5 pull ups yet? No problem! Swap in: -5 wall sit stick ups -5 … Continued
Not hitting your weight loss goals? Do you remember what you ate? (Did you even enjoy eating it?) If mindless eating is a problem for you, try these 3 things: 1. Start with making a deal with yourself to pay attention to what goes in your mouth, you can do this by… 2. Using a … Continued
You’re not alone if you pee your pants when you cough or sneeze. But you don’t need to suffer. There are things you can do to reduce symptoms of incontinence. Incorporate these healthy habits to strengthen your pelvic floor.:
Just eat the dang chocolate! (or your guilty pleasure). By the time you try to scratch the ‘chocolate itch’ you’ll have consumed WAY more calories & you’ll still be unsatisfied. There’s room for any kind of ‘treat’ in your plan. Just account for it AND be sure to thoroughly ENJOY it! Food is neither ‘good’ … Continued
In menopause, your younger metabolism just isn’t picking up. Declining hormones have added a challenge to weight loss, but you can still do it. You’re older & wiser in your 50’s (and beyond), so don’t fall for dumb fad diets. Don’t expect overnight results from a pill, powder or potion or by starving yourself. Work … Continued
Meal prep can be exhausting, especially when you’re making something for your ‘diet’ and something else for the family. Just stop. There’s no need to survive on strictly ‘diet food’ that no one, including you likes. A healthy ‘diet’ includes ALL things, even ‘treats’ (in moderation). When you assign foods with ‘good’ & ‘bad’ labels, … Continued
Do your joints sound like ‘snap, crackle, pop!’? In menopause, estrogen declines & can cause joint pain & stiffness. ‘Motion is lotion’ so don’t stop moving! Give yourself plenty of time to warm up with slow, dynamic stretches. In fact, your ‘warm up’ can be your entire ‘workout’ some days! Here are a few benefits … Continued
Blow your diet? Miss a workout? You only fail when you quit. ‘Fail small’ – after a setback, just get on track, get up, try again, keep going. So if you blew your nutrition at lunch, make your next meal on track. If you missed a workout (or several), just start again. The good news … Continued
Do you have a functioning liver? If so, you don’t need a cleanse. Save your money & time in the bathroom. No pill, powder or potion is gonna magically help you drop weight, ‘cure’ menopause or make symptoms go away. Run away from anyone pitching detox teas, juice cleanses, or any hormone balancing baloney. There … Continued