You’ve been lied to, it’s okay to have some belly fat. Everyone has some belly fat. Belly fat distribution is genetically determined. You can’t ‘sit up’ your belly fat away. The saying ‘Abs are made in the kitchen’ is true. Changing your habits & modifying nutrition are the keys to losing your belly fat. Very … Continued
Weight is going to fluctuate. You won’t gain (or lose) a pound of FAT overnight. Keep checking those boxes of healthy habits. And be PATIENT! Here are just 9 reasons why your weight will bounce around: You’ll eventually see the scale move when you just STICK WITH IT. Having a coach hold your hand along … Continued
How accurate is your body fat scale? To get the most reliable reading, measure under the same circumstances at the same time daily. Most scales use body impedance or an electrical current so hydration will affect results. Try to keep constant any variable that affects hydration such as: food intake (carbs, sodium, alcohol) exercise sleep … Continued
Sorry to be a kill joy…But if you’re not measuring wine, you’re likely over pouring. The standard serving for wine is 5 ounces or 147 ml. A single bottle should contain 5 glasses of wine. Experts from the ‘Alcohol Rehab Guide’ say a the maximum amount of wine for women is 5 oz , no … Continued
Weight training is wildly beneficial, especially in midlife & beyond. But, if for some reason you can’t weight train due to circumstances (like my hip replacement recovery) make sure to include these 5 habits: Drink more water -lubricates and cushions joints -helps with elimination -helps with blood pressure and body temperature regulation -try electrolytes which … Continued
Anyone can lose weight on the scale. By doing a ton of cardio, eating low protein & low calories you can: lose water lose muscle lose bone density ‘possibly’ lose fat Ta da! See a lower the number on the scale! But not necessarily fat loss… This is DIFFERENT from fat loss which through strength … Continued
Are you frustrated with what seems like NO progress with your fat loss journey in menopause? Guess what? When you give your body what it needs in terms of nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress reduction – good things will happen – EVEN in menopause. Obviously you need to be armed with the right information – … Continued
The sad reality is that 92% of all fitness resolutions fail…. Want to be part of the 8% that succeed? Read on… Let’s break down why you may fail at your resolutions in the first place and 5 steps to setting better resolutions… Your resolutions fail because you’re setting the bar too high. Set smaller … Continued
Are you a card carrying member of the lonely hearts club? I was too. Here’s how I found love after 40 (actually after 50)… I didn’t ‘date’ for 10 years after my divorce, I wasn’t interested in online dating and I wanted time to be the best version of myself. This probably didn’t need to … Continued
Hip replacement number 2 is in the books! Once I decided to do this surgery, I also decided to enjoy the process. For a total joint replacement, it’s relatively quick & painless. It was a tough decision to get it done preemptively before hip pain became severe, but I know it was the right thing … Continued