What’s YOUR favourite thing to do on the weekend? Getting outside in nature does it for us. Luckily we are less than an hour away from the Rocky Mountains. Whether it’s a hike, skiing, kayaking or paddle boarding, we always feel refreshed after a day outside. Sometimes we just stay in the city & walk … Continued
Consider the ‘compound effect’ of small actions. Walking 15 min per day could add up to almost 25000 calories burned in a year. This is the easiest way to lose 6lbs or more (if nothing else changes). Or consider sleep… Going to bed 10 min earlier at night could add up to 70 extra minutes … Continued
Make a tiny promise. Keep that promise. Make a promise about… -food choices -bedtimes -getting a workout in -turning off your device -any healthy habit Keeping that promise builds confidence. More confidence leads to motivation to do more. Overtime, you get better & better at making those healthy choices. It all starts with making & … Continued
I started lots of things in my 50’s. -Olympic weightlifting -Crossfit & gymnastic skills -Hiking -Kayaking -Paddleboarding -I found my Love I’ve had setbacks. But if I can make changes & live my best life in my 50’s, so can you. Today I am 59. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re ‘too old’ or … Continued
It’s not all menopause! As we age our muscle mass naturally dwindles as nature takes its course. This is a process, called Sarcopenia, which begins as early as 20 and can ramp up to .4 lb loss in muscle each year by 50. When we lose muscle tone, we tend to have a lower metabolism … Continued
Being unhealthy is expensive. Never mind the costs of buying bigger clothes & potential medical costs as you age. Can you put a price on feeling good in your own skin? Your health is one thing you can’t buy back & you may not even notice slipping away until it declines. As I approach, 60 … Continued
Forget the ‘get skinny quick’ schemes. Fast weight loss leads to fast weight gain. Sustainable FAT loss takes time. When you’re ready to lose the fat for good (even in menopause) & enjoy the process along the way… I’m here for you Enroll in my Nutrition Academy to start working together OR let’s talk here: … Continued
Exercise isn’t to burn calories. It’s so you can do all the fun things in life. Whatever that is for you. A daily habit of movement ensures you’ll be able to do more. Period. For me, this was another memorable day in the beautiful mountains with the best of people. If you need some support … Continued
Discouraged with all that’s going on in the world? Now is not the time to quit on self care! The mood enhancing benefits of exercise & brain fog clearing ability of healthy eating are needed more than ever in this crazy world. Although these things may seem trivial in light of the serious state of … Continued
World news has been especially bad lately. Like we need WWlll after a global pandemic. It all can be overwhelming & make your nutrition & fitness efforts feel futile. Like why even bother?? But don’t give up. In addition to other health benefits, exercise is a natural mood enhancer, that’s reason enough to get off … Continued