If you can get one, you can get multiple pull ups. Here are 4 tips: 1. Look up, keep the shoulders down and chest up. This will allow you to use the stronger muscles of the back instead of trying to just use your arms. 2. Do a pull up every time you can! 3. … Continued
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
Who doesn’t want to learn how to handstand walk? This is one of my favorite skills that I learned in the last 2 years. I’m 58 & if I can do it, so can you with some practice & patience. You’ll need to be able to do a supported handstand first so, check out my … Continued
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
If processed foods are on the menu, then there’s the problem. Processed foods: -Don’t fill you up like whole unprocessed foods do -Are typically low in protein & other nutrients -Hit the brain’s reward centre so you’ll always crave more Making any food ‘off limits’ only increases its desirability. So just use moderation when incorporating … Continued
“Participating in Shawna’s program was a life changing experience. “ @stephanieliner From my perspective, it was a great pleasure to work with Stephanie. She consistently showed up & was ready to learn. She threw away old ideas, for example, she (reluctantly) increased her calorie & carb intake & watched her weight go down. She slowly increased … Continued
Tough love & this may surprise you… There’s probably nothing medically wrong with you. Your inability to lose weight is likely connected to your habits & food choices. This is great news because for the most part, you’re in CONTROL of what you eat. I’m ALL for including all things in your diet, but not … Continued
Always saying you’ll start over on Monday? Instead of throwing in the towel for the day or the week, break your day into three. If you fail your nutrition at any point, just pick it back up at the next point instead of waiting until Monday. EVERYONE blows their nutrition from time to time. It’s … Continued
No exercise, pill, powder or potion will rid you of your menopause belly. But there are 3 ‘tried & true’ moves that will work. 1. Achieve a calorie deficit 2. Intake adequate protein – this will help you maintain (& possibly build) precious muscle & help with appetite control 3. Incorporate strength training – building … Continued
Confused as to what to eat before exercise? Here are some guidelines. If you’d like more direction, grab my book ‘Lose Your Menopause Belly’ here