Do you flop down in a chair? Or use your hands to push yourself out of it? As you age, you may not even notice small declines in strength. And did you know that lower limb strength is associated with higher all-cause mortality? Here’s a study to support that finding: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0033350623001464 Do the Sit to … Continued
Carbs filled with FIBER! For women, gut health is improved with increased fiber daily. A fiber rich diet helps if you want to ward off energy crashes too. These are just two of the many benefits fiber offers… Other benefits include: * Fosters a diverse, happy gut microbiome * Promotes regular bowel movements * Keeps … Continued
Want to be able to ‘trust your gut’ where nutrition is concerned? This might also be called being an ‘intuitive eater’. Individual foods are never the problem, it’s your pattern of eating that may cause health or weight management issues. So you need to recognize your eating pattern: WHY you make some food choices (including … Continued
What really matters where your health & weight management are concerned? I created a slide deck with visuals to help make it crystal clear. The images are basically the highlights, but if you want more details, watch this video. This is a little bit longer than my typical ‘reels’, but if you want the details, … Continued
If you’re looking for biased, half truths & unsubstantiated information… Look no further than Netflix’s ‘You Are What You Eat: The Twin Experiment’. The show presents as legitimate with slick doctors and specialists conducting ‘scientific procedures’ while comparing the omnivore and vegan diets using identical twins. But don’t be fooled, it’s simply propaganda demonizing current … Continued
Work never gets ‘easier’…But …you get more capable… And ‘hard’ is relative to YOU… Measure your ‘hard’ against your CURRENT SELF. Not who you were 20 years ago or against others. Make sure to celebrate your hard! Care to share one of recent ‘hards’? At 61, I’m happy to have more weight on the bar … Continued
The holidays can be full of extra calories so it’s best to manage your expectations regarding weight loss. You’ll likely just end up ruining your holiday experience and still not lose weight if you’re trying to ‘diet’. Aim for weight maintenance during the holidays. And a 10 minute post meal walk can help! . Or … Continued
Are you paying attention? A handful of this and a bite of that can add up and if weight loss is your goal, it’s just not going to happen if you’re unaware of your habits. Maybe your goals & habits are misaligned? May be you’ve let habits slide? Small habit tweaks can move you closer … Continued
Are you getting enough calcium? Do you even know? As a daily Fairlife milk drinker, cottage cheese and Greek yogurt eater, I was surprised to learn I wasn’t hitting the mark. Here’s a link to a free nutrient calculator to help you determine if you’re getting enough calcium. Here’s what women need: Age 19-50 years: … Continued
Don’t make the mistake of thinking walking is ‘enough’. It is, along with a few weekly sessions of resistance training. Because you want to stay STRONG as you age… YES to all these benefits of a daily walk: Maintain a healthy weight and lose body fat Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, stroke, … Continued