I’m late to the game… . I started Olympic weightlifting in my late 50’s… . I had hip replacement surgery just after I started (Olympic lifting was NOT the cause of my ole lady hip)… . My coach helped me rehab & get back at it… . I’m lifting similar weights pain-free now… . Yes, … Continued
Stop hoping to lose weight. Optimism is fine, but it’s ACTION that’s needed. Don’t think too far ahead, just stay on track: One day One meal One snack One workout at a time… You can do it, I can help, let’s talk: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna
You can’t do the same things & expect different results. That’s why saying “yes” to new things is important. It will feel uncomfortable at first. But change often feels uncomfortable. And you never know what results will come unless you try. Are you trying anything new these days? Happy to help you get started. Let’s … Continued
This ONE word can improve your health. “No” You don’t always have to say “No” but sometimes you have to if you want to stay true to your goals. Look, either you’re going to feel uncomfortable to well meaning people tempting you to veer off your health path, or they will. People that respect you … Continued
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