Genetics? There’s both good & bad news… Genetics has only a small impact on longevity, according to a new study involving more than 400 million people: https://doi.org/10.1534/genetics.118.301613 Longevity is mostly decided by lifestyle, with less than 10% down to DNA. So it doesn’t matter much if you’ve been dealt a rough hand or a winning … Continued
Don’t wait for motivation, because even if or when you feel motivated, it won’t last. That’s why creating a HABIT is the answer to GET THINGS DONE. Especially when you don’t ‘feel’ like doing the thing. Just create a habit to DO THE THING and rinse & repeat… I know that creating and consistently implementing … Continued
Want more willpower? Do hard things… The anterior mid-cingulate cortex (aMCC) in your brain is activated when you do things that you don’t really want to do… So, the harder things you do, the harder things you CAN do over time. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cortex.2019.09.011 It’s like building a muscle. Activation of the aMCC is ELEVATED with more … Continued
Does your life feel out of control? There seem to be seasons where it’s just ONE thing after another! Menopause tends to be one of those seasons :/ CONTROL WHAT YOU CAN. Taking charge of your nutrition will provide some grounding. Choices don’t need to be perfect. Prioritizing protein, adding fiber, drinking lots of water … Continued
Motivation is fickle… If you’re motivated, run with it, enjoy it. But also know that it won’t last. And when it’s running low, there’s NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU. Lack of motivation happens to even the MOST successful people in all walks of life. The secret to their continued success is to TAKE ACTION, even when … Continued
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
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
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
Menopausal weight gain is a b!tch. It’s one more of the MANY symptoms of aging. But weight gain can’t all be blamed on decreasing estrogen that comes with menopause. The good news is there are three things you can do TODAY to turn things around. 1.Without resistance training, you’re trading lean mass (muscle) for fat … Continued