If you’re obsessing over your calories and the scale, stop. Weight loss occurs in a calorie deficit, but you can set yourself up for success and make the process a little easier when you focus on these 4 numbers instead: Add 25-30g of protein to every meal and snack – aim for 100+ grams protein … Continued
How much does it cost to get ‘old’? Well, if you think a gym membership or a coach is expensive now… Take a look at this: The average cost of a nursing home is $260-$297 per DAY for a basic room and care (depending on location & level of care). That’s about $8900 per month. … Continued
Now here’s some good news! While the original Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) has been debunked for years now, it’s wonderful that this information is being distributed to the general public. Thank you to the Washington Post for doing women a huge service to overcome the fear of menopause hormone therapy (MHT). https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/05/01/menopause-hormones-hrt-safety-whi/ While MHT isn’t … Continued
A few tweaks may be all you need to drop those extra pounds. You probably don’t need to change everything, in fact, the LESS you change, the easier it will be to stick with your plan. Maria was SO frustrated until she got some outside eyes to see the blind spot in her nutrition. You … Continued
Are you facing joint replacement? I’m here to tell you that you’re going to be ok. It’s scary but if you have the option for replacement, go for it. You’ll never be as young and strong as you are RIGHT NOW. And you’re only going to decline and get compensatory injuries the longer you wait. … Continued
Are you paying attention to the details? I’m not being a jerk in this video, but if weight loss is elusive, maybe you’ve let some habits slide? Small tweaks to: -Increase protein & fiber -Reduce un-supportive foods -Reduce stress -Increase sleep quality -Move more Will make all the difference over TIME… And that’s what you … Continued
I am NOT a doctor offering medical advice… But having the ear of someone who has experienced hip replacement surgery (twice), I have insights that even surgeons may not have experienced first hand. It was my ultimate pleasure to work with Holley who looked to me for support post op. Total hip replacement is serious … Continued
Continually lowering calories to lose weight gets to the point of diminishing returns. The problem with low calorie diets for starters is that they are unsustainable long term, then, if or when you’re successful at weight loss, the challenge is maintaining that loss. Although it’s true that fat loss requires a calorie deficit, there are … Continued
Stop wasting time wondering if you’re making progress, simply measure it. Don’t rely on your memory, write down your workouts. This allows you to compare your progress over time and it holds your feet to the fire for each workout to improve. You can expect a SLIGHT increase in performance with NEW skills (like Olympic … Continued
It’s a fallacy that eating too little will cause weight gain. BUT low calorie eating over time will cause ‘metabolic adaptation’ – fancy speak to say your body gets more efficient at getting by on less calories. Then, when you eat a little more, your body thinks you’re in a surplus and UG! You’re gaining … Continued