Starving & not losing weight? Frustrated with lack lustre weight loss results on your current diet? There in lies the problem… ‘Diet’ It’s a 4 letter word. I’d prefer my clients NOT be on a diet at all. Instead, let’s work around the foods you love to create a moderate calorie deficit that will result … Continued
“But I can’t squat!” EVERYONE who wants to toilet themselves can squat. So unless you want bathroom assistance over time, it’s wise to strengthen those quads now because if you don’t use your muscles, you’ll lose them. You can simply start with a wall sit for 30 sec to a minute. Work into 90º depth. … Continued
Don’t blame menopause. Your health issues may be something else… You can’t control estrogen/progestrone but you CAN other hormones… Insulin is one of them & you can use it to your advantage to control our weight… If insulin levels are out of control, you may develop insulin resistance & experience… 〰️Brain fog… 〰️High blood sugar… … Continued
Did you know that it takes 20 min for your belly to tell your brain that it’s full? An easy hack to get in tune with your body then is to simply SLOW DOWN when you’re eating. Sometimes you may overeat just because you’ve taken in too much food in too short a time. You’re … Continued
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