Facing hip replacement? I’m documenting my experience to help you know what to expect. I had the anterior approach surgery which meant no muscles were cut so recovery is faster. At 4 weeks post op: No pain meds. ROM – I’m working on range of motion & can get to a 90° squat but my … Continued
Why are details about ME important to YOU? Read on… I’m 58 years old & I’ve been walking the health walk for over a half a century so I have a LOT of experience to help YOU. As a woman in my late 50’s, I can help YOU navigate perimenopause, menopause & all that goes … Continued
Overeaten? Join the club! We’ve all over indulged. The healthiest people just get back on track right away. Just a reminder, you won’t gain weight over night, but you will over time if you don’t get back on track… So here’s what you do: Drink lotsa water. For every gram of carb you ingest, your … Continued
Who wants pumpkin pie for breakfast? I do! Best of all, this breakfast packs a big protein punch. Protein will keep you full longer, as well as help build/repair lean muscle. Here you go… 1 cup/175g Greek yogurt 1/3 cup/50g Canned pumpkin 1 tbsp/10g Collagen protein 1.5 tsp/8g Maple syrup 1/8 tsp Cinnamon 1/4 cup/30g … Continued
Don’t blame your hormones for mid life weight gain. Yes, they play a part of it, but there’s plenty you can do to off set those changes. And it doesn’t require hours of exercise or starvation diets! Learn more here: https://shawnak.com/freebook/
Have you heard about intuitive eating? Want to ditch dieting for good? Intuitive eating is the end goal for all my clients, but it takes some time to be able to eat whatever you want with confidence. You’ll be a more successful intuitive eater once you have a firm grasp on the energy your body … Continued
Change happens when you feel good. Celebrate. Find all the small wins along the way. And celebrate often. Menopause offers all kinds of challenges… But you’re more likely to stay motivated & keep going when you’re feeling good about the process. Happy to help! If menopause has got you down, let’s talk about small changes … Continued
What do you do when what you did before doesn’t work anymore? This happened to Rosemary. She had her workout & nutrition plan DIALLED in, then everything changed when she underwent a partial thyroidectomy. She was… -Gaining weight on 1000 calories a day -Constipated -Hair my falling out -Moody -So tired! We worked together to … Continued
Tough love: Those nibbles add up. Weight loss occurs in a calorie deficit. A handful of this & a nibble of that may put you in a calorie surplus. Make a rule to ENJOY everything you eat off a plate so you’re more conscious & intentional. Share this hack with a ‘nibbler’ near you! *And … Continued
Want the secret to permanently dropping that dress size?… This is important to know, especially if you’re battling with menopause hormones…. Are you ready?… There’s actually NO secret… There’s no ONE secret to losing your menopause belly, magically dropping & keeping the weight off… Instead, it’s a series of SMALL changes that will help you … Continued