It hit me the other day when I got on the scale & noticed an underlying disappointment that the number wasn’t smaller. What the hell? Why would I think this? Even as a health coach, I have to catch myself falling prey to the idea that I should be leaner & lighter. Has this happened … Continued
Do you flop down in a chair? Or use your hands to push yourself out of it? As you age, you may not even notice small declines in strength. And did you know that lower limb strength is associated with higher all-cause mortality? Here’s a study to support that finding: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0033350623001464 Do the Sit to … Continued
Here’s the real truth…(the last is the MOST important): Everyone has belly fat Some belly fat is healthy & normal Fat distribution is genetic. Some people hold more fat in their belly region With aging, the body pushes fat storage to the belly more than other areas No ‘special routine’ or amount of abdominal … Continued
Weight loss is not linear & takes longer than you think… Your weight will fluctuate daily for a multitude of reasons: Your carb intake Your sodium intake Your hydration Alcohol consumption? A later meal Have you pooped? Did you workout? Time of month Time of weighing Same scale? Menopause offers additional challenges, but doesn’t make … Continued
Setting a reverse alarm to GET TO BED ON TIME may be the MOST powerful tip for better sleep. Matthew Walker (author of ‘Why We Sleep’) says his BEST sleep tip is to maintain the SAME sleep schedule all week. His other tips include: Exercise – but not too late in the day Avoid caffeine … Continued
Do it scared (especially at 61)… The unguided ‘Nordegg with Love’ via ferrata was a little more than we bargained for. I’m so proud of us for doing it. I think when our guide from the via ferrata we did last year suggested we do the Nordegg climb, he probably meant the blue diamond climb, … Continued
If the first 2 seconds if this video turns you off because the thought of ‘food tracking’ doesn’t sound fun, I want to clarify that it’s not something you need to do forever. But to get results you’ve never had, you may have to try something you haven’t done before. And maybe it’s time to … Continued
Even in menopause, there’s reason for hope where fat loss is concerned… These principles may be self explanatory, but you may need direction as to how to make them work for you: 1. You do NOT need to go low carb or cut out any macro or specific food. 2. The scale is NOT the … Continued
In case you were wondering… Here’s what my menopause looks like: Not that you have to do what I do… But you are what your habits are. I feel fantastic in my 60’s & I know that these habits will help me feel good as I age. Every woman’s menopause journey is a little different. … Continued
Moving? Renovating? Cleaning the garage? For me, this summer has brought a move and a renovation – both happy events that require a lot of work to accomplish. Whatever your unpleasant task, I’ve found the tips helpful… 1.Terrible jobs are less terrible when done together 2.Small steps done repeatedly add up 3.Only one person can … Continued