Menopause gets blamed for a slower metabolism and mid-life weight gain. But, a 2021 study (Herman Pontzer et al. Science) showed that metabolism holds steady until the age of 60. Yes, menopause can cause challenges, but yo-yo dieting can cause metabolic slow down more than menopause. When you overly restrict calories so that you’re starving, … Continued
These two habits are killing your sleep! One – your light exposure is backwards. You need lots of light in the morning to set your body clock. Instead, you’re getting more light close to bed from TV & devices. Two – you have irregular sleep habits. You confuse your body by staying up late & … Continued
Exercise isn’t to burn calories. It’s so you can do all the fun things in life. Whatever that is for you. A daily habit of movement ensures you’ll be able to do more. Period. For me, this was another memorable day in the beautiful mountains with the best of people. If you need some support … Continued
These things factor into HOW sore your muscles will be from exercise: -Genetics – some people are more pre-disposed to soreness than others -Training experience – you’re often less sore the longer you’ve trained -Training adaptation – trying something new often results in more soreness -Recovery – hydration/fuel/sleep can all affect soreness Muscle soreness is … Continued
Discouraged with all that’s going on in the world? Now is not the time to quit on self care! The mood enhancing benefits of exercise & brain fog clearing ability of healthy eating are needed more than ever in this crazy world. Although these things may seem trivial in light of the serious state of … Continued
Don’t blame menopause for mid-life weight gain. Yes, menopause can complicate things, but, there are things you CAN control to help. For example, you can balance two hormones: insulin & cortisol. BTW, if anyone tries to help you balance estrogen with food, RUN! Exercise, food choices & timing, along with stress reduction & an increase … Continued
No one wants to look like a melted candle as you lose weight. You can avoid feeling soft & squishy by doing resistance training as you lose fat. This will help build lean muscle to give you sexy shape. Keep in mind that if you lose a TON of weight, you may have some excess … Continued
Sick of diets that fail? Ready to stop the diet cycle? Look, YOU didn’t fail, the diet did. Probably because the diet was unsustainable & didn’t built the necessary habits to maintain weight loss in the first place. My solution is to STOP dieting & start eating the foods you love using healthy habits & … Continued
Just because weight gain is common in menopause doesn’t mean it will happen. There are plenty of things you can do to offset menopausal weight gain. AND, if weight has crept up, you CAN lose it, despite what the mainstream suggests. Is it a challenge? Yup… But weight loss at any age can be a … Continued
Are you eating your emotions? Do you even know how to tell? Ask yourself: Am I HUNGRY? (Then EAT!) Am I ANGRY? Am I LONELY? Am I TIRED? Am I STRESSED? If you’re anything but hungry, find another way to deal with the feelings. Making a list of options other than eating when you’re feeling … Continued