Tips for More Energy
A few morning habits help me stay energized all day long. For more tips, grab my book: Lose Your Menopause Belly here: https://shawnak.com/freebook/
Author: Shawna Kaminski
Tips to Get Your Workout Done
Make your life a little easier by putting a few habits in place to get that workout DONE! If you’re a woman over 40, here’s the perfect at-home solution to lose your menopause belly: http://www.MyBikiniBelly.com
Pull Up Progression Part 2
Want to do a pull up? Check out my beginner pull up progression & then follow up with these 5 progressions: 1. By now you should be able to do a thin banded pull up with eccentric (slow) lowering (5 reps) 2. Do a jumping pull up (5-10 reps) 3. Do a jumping pull up … Continued
Beginner Pull Up Tips
Want to do a pull up? It’s a worthy and DOABLE goal, even for those late to the game. Side note: I learned how to do all kinds of skills like kipping pull ups, muscle ups, toes to bar, handstand push ups & handstand walking well into my 50’s. If I can learn, so can … Continued
Hungry or Hangry? The Difference Between Physical vs Emotional Eating
Are you hungry or hangry? Do you eat because you’re physically hungry, or do you eat for emotional reasons? We eat for all kinds of reasons, the main one should be hunger. If the ‘hanger’ side of these slides resonate with you, you’re not alone. Recognizing WHY you’re eating is the first step in changing … Continued
Most Menopausal Women & Their Diets…
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
Can’t Squat?
“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
Menopausal Weight Gain? It’s Not What You Think
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
Hack to Stop Overeating
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
Hip Replacement Recovery Update – 4 Weeks Post Op
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