It almost didn’t happen… Calgary is known for it’s crazy weather. The day before my book launch party, we enjoyed 25C and it was blue skies and sunshine. The day of the event, temperatures plummeted and it started to snow and blow. In the midst of a spring sleet/snow storm, I prepared for my first … Continued
If you feel like you’re doing everything right, you’re exercising, doing ‘ab moves’ and NOTHING is happening to your belly, you might just not be contracting your belly at all… If you’ve had any abdominal surgery or trauma, your ‘transverse abdominus’ may not be firing. This is one of the four abdominal muscles and it’s … Continued
I had the good fortune to be interviewed by Mike Koenigs for ‘The Mike Koenigs Show’, take a look: Mike: Tell me what got you started and why you do what you do? Me: We have a real problem.The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data found that: 68.1% of women ages 40-59 were classified … Continued
I’m often asked: How Can I Stay on My Game While Traveling? Travel can definitely throw you off your game, but it doesn’t need to derail you! Here are a few tips to help you stay the course: #1 Pack Your Attitude Travel is not a reason to fall off the wagon. With a small … Continued
There’s something exciting about a fresh start…You get to forgive yourself and forget the mistakes of the past. Wouldn’t you just LOVE to finally reach your health goals? Let me make a prediction for YOUR success in 2017…Just imagine how you’ll feel when: • You easily slip into all your favorite … Continued
Kathy asked this question: Just started your program a few weeks ago, have been inactive for over three years due to a tumor in my head, the steroids I was on and complications. Had surgery a little over a year ago to remove tumor and lost sight in left eye. So my body isn’t as … Continued
Penny asked: I have read your emails with great interest but also trepidation as I am not just over 40, I am actually over 70. As a result, I have found many of your exercises would not only be very difficult for me, they might be downright dangerous for my physical condition. Thus I have … Continued
If you have questions – then we’re here to help answer them! Margaret asked: “I’m just getting started on your basic program and am working with a trainer, Tom. I love your program and all the support. I’m 61 and pretty fit but dealing with the creeping fat of “muffin tops”. I have a few questions: … Continued
Heidi asked: “I have a question. I’m vegan, no sugar, low carb and gluten free. I’m not much over weight – maybe 5 pounds. I’m 59 and mainly in good shape. Your Female Fat Loss over 40 workout videos really helped me get here. Thanks so much! What I’d really like from you is more … Continued
Question: Any advice on working out…strength training ..after a hysterectomy? Answer: As for returning to training after surgery such as a hysterectomy, I’ve been there/done that. Start off slowly. Work on core strength with planking type things. Here’s a blog post to get you started on building core strength. You want to reduce stress on the … Continued