As we age our muscle mass naturally dwindles as nature takes its course. This is a process, called Sarcopenia, which begins as early as 20 and can ramp up to .4 lb loss in muscle each year by 50. When we lose muscle tone, we tend to have a lower metabolism and gain weight more … Continued
Many times menopausal symptoms are confused with symptoms of other health issues. The good news is that you can ‘fix’ these issues and end some of the suffering! Insulin resistance Many women are suffering needlessly because a lot of menopausal symptoms are actually confused with insulin resistance. What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone produced … Continued
Getting the rest you need isn’t always easy. Sometimes your hormones make it difficult to get the shut eye required for your body to recover so you feel energized and ready to face your day. While you may not be in control of some of your age related hormone shifts that interrupt sleep, there are … Continued
Many times women think they are suffering from ‘menopause symptoms’ when in fact they have thyroid issues. How do you know if your thyroid is working optimally? Can your doctor help? If you go to your own doctor, often times your doctor will tell you that your levels are ‘normal’ based on the testing that … Continued
Want to look 10 years younger? Me too! I’ve got some surprising anti aging tips for you… You are stronger and more beautiful that you think. Be kind to yourself and get in the habit of finding something POSITIVE to say to yourself when you look in the mirror rather than finding any flaws. … Continued
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