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
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