What’s the ‘perfect’ workout? The one that makes you feel good & you can do regularly… Yes, workouts, like resistance training, are especially beneficial, but only if you do them. It’s better to do exercise that might be ‘less’ beneficial regularly than doing a ‘more’ beneficial workout infrequently. You do you! Keep moving! Oh, and … Continued
Morning sunlight is a game changer to improve sleep. Try to get 10 minutes of natural sunlight within an hour of waking to set your body’s Circadian rhythm. For those of us in northern climates, that means using an artificial light that pumps out 10,000 lumens. What other sleep tips work for you? I’ve got … Continued
Fat loss results take time… Stick with it! Your goal over the holidays should be weight MAINTENANCE. You set yourself up for failure & disappointment if you’re trying to lose weight during the holidays. Remember that every meal doesn’t need to be a fiesta. But enjoy those holiday foods… And I’m ready for you when … Continued
Put down your fork. Chew your food. Slow your eating down to give your belly time to tell your brain it’s had enough food. This mindfulness will help prevent over eating…and if you need more support, let’s talk: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna
Food tracking is one of the most effective ways to lose weight. But it can get tedious. If you’re especially busy (hello Christmas!)… Or when you need a break, track one meal OR one macro (protein!) to keep your nutrition top of mind. This keeps the tracking habit going & nutrition is less likely to … Continued
Ima lazy a$$… With my hip injury/replacement surgery, my body turned off glute muscles to allow for healing, so now it’s time to wake them up. I did these exercises before & especially after surgery to get muscles firing (so I can safely return to other fun movements like squats, snatches, cleans, etc). If you … Continued
How often do you weigh yourself? IF you can neutralize the number, there’s a case for daily weighing. The data can be used to understand how your body reacts to food & other factors. Do your best to remember that your weight is just a number, not your full identity. At the end of the … Continued
Exercise has so many benefits beyond weight loss! Yes, you can burn calories exercising, but weight loss can best be addressed thru nutrition. I exercise because: I love to move It feels good It can be a challenge It can be competitive It can be a distraction It can be social It’s a fun past … Continued
Should you workout on holidays? Yes & No! Do what feels right for you! We happen to enjoy staying active on holidays, but we spend just as much time chillin … Wherever you are, if you’re looking for a quick full body workout, ‘Cindy’ is a ‘fun’ one: AMRAP 20 minutes 5 pull ups (or … Continued
Changing up a training variable is a fun challenge. Who knew walking on grass would be so hard? If you’re doing the ‘same old’ where your workouts are concerned, I dare you to try something new… What will you change up? Train with me & my team here: https://tinyurl.com/SKWorkouts