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
Make a promise, keep a promise. Every time you keep a promise to yourself, you build integrity. In this case, the ‘workout’ habit becomes easier to follow through with. Keep those promises to yourself. Even if it means only doing 10 minutes of your workout. It’s a start & will help build the ‘habit’ of … Continued
Don’t exercise to burn calories. You won’t stick with an exercise you hate. You’d be better off with long term adherence to a lower calorie burning exercise than pushing yourself to do something you hate & end up quitting. Workouts should be for fun & fitness. You can increase your calorie burn simply by increasing … Continued
I’m NOT saying you must avoid alcohol if you want to lose weight. What I am saying is that alcohol may inhibit weight loss… So you can make a choice based on knowledge rather than blindly following ‘rules’. If you deem any food ‘off limits’ it becomes all the more enticing & you’re more likely … Continued
I hear this all the time. Many women 40+ feel frustrated & at the end of their ropes trying so many weight loss plans unsuccessfully. I never thought my age would be my greatest asset in helping women, but it sure is since I’ve ‘been there & currently doing that’ where maintaining a healthy weight … Continued
Do you have voices in your head too? The best way to combat them is to avoid starvation diets in the first place. Getting too hungry leads to binge eating. If that voice keeps tempting you, take 5 minutes. Sometimes you’re not even hungry. Often you may eat because you’re angry, lonely, tired or stressed. … Continued
Stop procrastinating Timing will NEVER be right to change a habit or start something new like a fitness routine. Start small where you’re at. Take baby steps. You got this! I can help. If you want to workout with my team & me, go here: https://tinyurl.com/Shawnakworkout I’m taking baby steps as I return from hip … Continued