The ONLY Thing You Need to Lose Weight

The concept of weight loss is simple. The 3 ‘magic’ ingredients are: -a sustainable diet – to avoid rebound weight gain -a calorie deficit – no matter how you achieve it -adequate protein – to maintain lean muscle & keep you satiated The application of these things gets complicated. Especially when it becomes a billion … Continued

Is Your Waist Disappearing?

Your waist does not necessarily need to disappear in menopause. With fluctuating hormones, mid-section weight gain results from a change in fat distribution not decreased metabolism as once thought. A 2021 study shows that metabolism doesn’t slow down in mid-life. (Herman Pontzer et al. Science. 2021) This is great news! Because it means that YOU are … Continued

Weight Loss is Like Baking a Cake…

You just can’t speed up a process meant to be slow. I’ve never really baked a cake, but if I did, I know that you can’t bake it faster than the recipe tells you to. It’s the same as weight loss. Happy to help provide direction & encourage patience along the way: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna

Unusual Sleep Hack

Need more sleep? (Who doesn’t?). Surprisingly, it will even help with fat loss. An unusual trick is to set a reverse alarm to remind you to get to bed earlier. How do YOU make sure you get all your z-z-z’s?  

Client Spotlight: Felicia

Tried everything with no weight loss results? Felicia thot she tried it all too! Until she tried eating MORE. And allowed herself to eat her flavour favourites. She found a SUSTAINABLE way to eat that doesn’t feel restrictive. She found HOPE. Her results are slow & steady, but most importantly, she’s enjoying the process. She … Continued

Client Spotlight: Connie

Calling all mother’s over 50! I know how busy you are, but let Connie inspire you! She’s a busy mom of FIVE children. She works AND volunteers with her church & she still finds time to take care of herself. Yes, she’s a bit of a super hero! But her weight loss success didn’t happen … Continued

3 Most Effective Menopause ‘Hacks’

Stop looking for a magic pill, powder or potion! If weight loss is your goal, you need simple, consistent habits. They aren’t complicated or sexy, but over time, they work. Weight loss is meant to be slow. Be patient. It helps having someone in your corner to ride the ups & downs of the scale … Continued

Making a New Year’s Resolution?

Don’t do it! You don’t need to wait until New Year’s or the start of the week or month to decide to make a change. And to improve your health, you don’t need to change EVERYTHING. Just pick ONE thing to do at ANY time & just start. Need help? I’m here for you, let’s … Continued

Menopause & Your Memory

Ladies 40+ is your memory failing? As estrogen declines, your memory can be negatively affected. While there are some age related issues that are out of your hands, the behaviors below can aid your memory: -Protect your sleep -Eat whole & healthy foods (limit low quality processed foods) -Include an Omega 3 supplement -Exercise your … Continued

Can’t Sleep? Try this…

Morning sunlight is a game changer to improve sleep. Try to get 10 minutes of natural sunlight within an hour of waking to set your body’s Circadian rhythm. For those of us in northern climates, that means using an artificial light that pumps out 10,000 lumens. What other sleep tips work for you? I’ve got … Continued