The Power of Self Talk

What do you tell yourself? Tip to INSTANTLY feel better  and a challenge that will help you stay on course with your health and fitness journey… Your challenge today is to look in the mirror and find something that you’re happy with – something that you’d compliment a friend about. We usually have self talk … Continued

Light It Up 15 Minute Workout

✳️There is no ‘try’… Mindset must be: ‘I’m going to succeed’ 👊🏻… ➡️This applies to health, fitness, career, relationships, everything… 💪🏻This was a quick hotel workout… ✔️20 DU or 10 burpees… ✔️10 push ups… ✔️10/arm DB snatch or 20 squat jumps… ✔️10/arm get ups… ✔️10/leg pistol or 20 bw squats… . ➡️4 rounds… ✔️Done and … Continued

#1 Killer of Confidence and Motivation

The absolute worst thing you can do is compare yourself to others. You will ALWAYS fall short because there is always someone out there who is leaner or more beautiful or (fill in the blank)… The ONLY person you should compare yourself to is the person you were yesterday. Your goal should be to improve … Continued

Non-Sexy Tips for Getting Your Sexy Back

If you want to feel more rested and energized, think more clearly, and lose your menopause belly, this is probably one of the most important menopause hacks I have for you. The body likes homeostasis. Homeostasis is defined as: The tendency of the body to seek and maintain a condition of balance or equilibrium within … Continued

Are You S.A.D.? Two Solutions for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Most people lament the end of summer time to a certain extent,  but about 2% of people suffer from S.A.D. or ‘seasonal affective disorder’. This is a kind of depression that worsens with limited exposure to daylight in late fall and winter and disappears when spring begins. As it turns out, we are biological creatures. … Continued

Is it Even Menopause?

If you’re like most women in your 40’s or 50’s you’re probably blaming menopause for all kinds of things like: mid section weight gain  sleeplessness fatigue inability to lose weight hot flashes depression… In a nutshell, here are 5 tips to burn off your menopause belly: Get a physical. Eat fish oil. Lower stress levels. … Continued

How to Kick a Holiday Funk

🎁🎄🎅 The holidays 🎁🎄🎅 ⁉️ Arguably the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ ⁉️ For many it is, but for possibly many more, the holidays are NOT the best time of year 😞 ✳️If the holidays put you in a funk, you’re not alone. ▶️One North American survey reported that 45% of respondents dreaded the … Continued

The Down Side of Social Media

Don’t let someone else get in your head…😳 I was saddened by the comment left on a post I made on Instagram. It most probably was an automated response and no harm was meant by it, but it made me rage at how the comment undermines women’s self esteem. To be honest, my feelings weren’t … Continued

Bodyweight Workout – Honolulu Hot One

Who says you need equipment to have a decent workout❓… I always travel with a jump rope and I keep my eye 👁 balls peeled for something to hang from 👀… In a pinch, here’s 15 minutes of sweaty fun 👊🏻… ➡️30 double unders (single or phantom skips)… ➡️5 pull ups (or wall sit Stick ups)… … Continued

Travel Tips for the Holidays!

Traveling this holiday season? Me too!   Here are my best tips to enjoy your travels and stay healthy!   1️⃣Stick to your regular sleep schedule. ➡️Lavender oil, cool room (67 F), wear eye shades   2️⃣Stick to your nutrition plan as much as you can – try for the 80/20 rule. 3️⃣Do NOT over-schedule … Continued