Stop looking for a single ‘magic bullet’. Healthy habits are force multipliers. No SINGLE habit will… get you to your ideal weight keep your bones & muscles strong provide clearer thinking bring joy bring longevity with quality of life Put small habits together & you’ve got the recipe for the fountain of youth. Happy to … Continued
The 15th reason to eat more fiber? Add combat cognitive decline to the list! This study concluded: Higher dietary fiber intake is associated with improved specific components of cognitive function in older adults aged 60 years and older. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2022.03.022 Why wait until you’re 60+ to increase fiber when there are these additional benefits of fiber: … Continued
You’re not alone if you don’t feel like working out. But DO NOT WAIT FOR MOTIVATION. Just START. Do your warm up and if there’s no gas in the tank, pack it in for another day. Maybe your body needs a bit more rest and you can try again tomorrow. But, more often than not, … Continued
Are you facing joint replacement? I’m here to tell you that you’re going to be ok. It’s scary but if you have the option for replacement, go for it. You’ll never be as young and strong as you are RIGHT NOW. And you’re only going to decline and get compensatory injuries the longer you wait. … Continued
Are you paying attention to the details? I’m not being a jerk in this video, but if weight loss is elusive, maybe you’ve let some habits slide? Small tweaks to: -Increase protein & fiber -Reduce un-supportive foods -Reduce stress -Increase sleep quality -Move more Will make all the difference over TIME… And that’s what you … Continued
Comparison is the killer of joy… This applies to comparing yourself to your FORMER self and what you: used to be able to do how you used to look what size you used to be Understand that life changes you. So give yourself a little GRACE. Be the best person you can be TODAY and … Continued
FAT LOSS RESULTS WILL BE SLOW. Results are MEANT to be slow so you preserve your muscle and bone density and also because you’ll learn the skills required to maintain any weight you lose. Stop trying so hard! You can’t rush fat loss. especially if you’re menopausal. A slower and more sustainable approach will be … Continued
I am NOT a doctor offering medical advice… But having the ear of someone who has experienced hip replacement surgery (twice), I have insights that even surgeons may not have experienced first hand. It was my ultimate pleasure to work with Holley who looked to me for support post op. Total hip replacement is serious … Continued
Continually lowering calories to lose weight gets to the point of diminishing returns. The problem with low calorie diets for starters is that they are unsustainable long term, then, if or when you’re successful at weight loss, the challenge is maintaining that loss. Although it’s true that fat loss requires a calorie deficit, there are … Continued
Not sure how to set up for a Bulgarian split squat? Remember, it’s the same set up whether you elevate your back foot or place it on the floor. Here’s the progression: Start with bodyweight with back foot on the floor to establish balance and range of motion. Then elevate the back foot and do … Continued