No Pain No Gain – Right?

No pain no gain isn’t always the case! If you’re experiencing joint pain, it’s time to stop & reassess. You can train other body parts, rest & ice. If pain doesn’t improve in 4-5 days, seek medical advice. However the saying, ‘No pain no gain’ can also be true! You just need to know what … Continued

2 Tips to Lose 2 Inches From Your Waist

There is no magic formula, pill, powder or potion that will shrink your waist, BUT… while you’re implementing healthy nutrition & sensible exercise, there are 2 things you can do to ‘lose 2 inches’. The first thing is check your posture. Stand up straight, shoulders back, chest up, chin up, tummy tucked in. This makes … Continued

Am I Really Hungry? HALTS Strategy

I am actually HUNGRY? Or am I: H – Hungry A – Angry L – Lonely T – Tired S – Stressed S – in a Social setting We should be fueling our bodies when we are HUNGRY and limit eating when we are eating or any other reason. Sometimes we might find ourselves mindlessly … Continued

Always Eat the Same Food for Fat Loss?

Worried about eating the same thing daily? Studies show it can actually be beneficial for weight loss. So don’t fuss about ‘same old same old’ foods as long as you’re getting adequate protein & a little variety over time. If you’re frustrated with weight loss, here’s a short video on why your weight may be … Continued

How Much Water?

Remarkably, one of the easiest ways to promote weight loss is to ensure that you’re hydrated… And yet, many of us find it a challenge to drink up or even know how much we should be drinking. So here you go: Need more tips? Grab my book: Lose Your Menopause Belly here: https://shawnak.com/freebook/

Best-Worst Ab Exercise to Lose Belly Fat

You may be surprised to know that ‘ab exercises’ won’t get you the flat belly you desire. The good news is the exercises that DO give you a flat belly are done easily at home with no equipment. Here’s a fun follow along video sample: http://exercisegiveaway.shawnak.com/

Why Women Should Weight Train (Part 1)

Muscle is the fountain of youth. As we age, we need to hold onto as much of it and even add more of it to our frame. If you’re looking for a program geared specifically for women 40+ to help with muscle gain AND to lose your menopause belly, here you go: http://www.MyBikiniBelly.com

How to Eat LESS & Enjoy Food MORE

Do you multi-task? I’m guilty of this! I’m finding that when I’m more present when eating, I enjoy my food more & even eat less. Would you be willing to try this? Stop multi-tasking & pay more attention to what you’re eating, I promise it will increase your enjoyment! Oh, and read this for more … Continued

My Story

I love working with women 40+ I wasn’t always a health coach – this video sums up how I became one. Happy to chat with you about your health issues here: http://lifestyle.shawna247.com/