Do your joints sound like ‘snap, crackle, pop!’? In menopause, estrogen declines & can cause joint pain & stiffness. ‘Motion is lotion’ so don’t stop moving! Give yourself plenty of time to warm up with slow, dynamic stretches. In fact, your ‘warm up’ can be your entire ‘workout’ some days! Here are a few benefits … Continued
Your weight will fluctuate! Here are a few reasons why: -Your carb intake -Your sodium intake -Your exercise -Your hydration -The time of the month -Your alcohol intake -Time of weighing -Time of last meal -Time of last poop Try not to sweat it! Use your weight as DATA to learn about & trust your … Continued
Understanding what estrogen does can explain why you’re feeling the way you are as estrogen declines in menopause. Knowledge can help you cope & implement strategies to offset menopausal symptoms. You don’t need to suffer. You just need to take your health into your own hands. See if you’re a candidate for menopause hormone replacement … Continued
Nutrition can be confusing! But digging a little deeper into the source can help determine if you’ve found info you can trust. Try these 3 things: Is the the source selling anything? Financial motivation can definitely color the ‘science’ that is presented. Do other reputable scientists agree with the theories? A quick google search from … Continued
Because you asked, here’s a typical day. (Just press pause to read each slide if you need more time.) It’s NOT a one size fits all! But a key to healthy aging & weight maintenance is consistent habits. Truthfully, I live a fairly boring & predictable life, but I feel great & I’m the same … Continued
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Which is more important? If you could only do ONE thing, start with nutrition. It has the greatest impact on health & weight loss. Notice I didn’t say DIET? Make healthy swaps to include more protein & whole unprocessed foods. Create a SLIGHT calorie deficit OR simply increase your step count to increase energy expenditure … Continued
If you want to find love, you need to love yourself first. Be the BEST version of YOU. Live the qualities that you want your partner to have. And be patient – your person is out there. As for me, I was single for 10 years. I worked on myself, I grew my business, I … Continued
You’ll sleep like a baby, but you may be the most boring person around. Matthew Walker (author of ‘Why We Sleep’) says his BEST sleep tip is to maintain the SAME sleep schedule all week. Setting a reverse alarm to GET TO BED ON TIME may be the MOST powerful tip for better sleep. His … Continued
Are you fighting off a cold? (or that dreaded virus?) If you’re extra hungry, it’s normal. Your immune system is working a little harder so you may be a little more hungry. Be sure to fill up on nutritionally dense food to give your body the energy it needs to stay well. Also, limit sugar … Continued