What is the best exercise for fat loss? In the ever-evolving world of fitness, the quest for the best fat loss strategy often leads us down numerous paths. From high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to traditional cardio and various conditioning workouts, the options seem endless. However, amidst this plethora of choices, one form of exercise stands out as the undisputed champion … Read More
Short Bursts of Exercise – or “Exercise Snacks”
As a kid, my mom often gave me “exercise snacks” without either of us knowing it. She would send me down to our cold cement floor cellar to grab ingredients for her next recipe. Or she would ask me to go downstairs to fold laundry and distribute it two floors up to the proper bedrooms. This worked out well for … Read More
How to Stay Motivated When You Feel Stuck
Sometimes you have the best intentions to be consistent in your workouts, to go to the gym, and do all the sets and reps. But then the snooze alarm happens, and other appointments sneak into workout time. Before you know it three weeks have passed an you haven’t done a single workout. Your motivation has gone missing and you have … Read More
New Years Resolution Tips
In this post, I am going to give you 4 New Year’s Resolution Tips for staying healthy in the new year. For most people, the January calendar has hardly been taken out of the cellophane wrap before their New Year’s resolutions are broken. The first to go are often the healthy intentions we set for ourselves on December 31st. The … Read More
Stocking Your Pantry at Trader Joes for Health and Convenience: A Guide for Over 40s
Calling all health-conscious over 40s! Are you tired of searching for wholesome pantry staples? Look no further than here for some Trader Joe’s pantry staples, that you can conveniently stock up on to create easy nutrient-rich meals that support your well-being. But first, a word about buying TJ’s items online. It would be amazing if TJs could guarantee the best … Read More
Episode 140: Midlife Mastery: Three Important Goals
It’s no secret that with age, certain physical actions can become more challenging. Well, the fact is that we have one body to live in, and if it fails then we fail. So to succeed at healthy aging, we must become proficient at mastering three vital actions. These are the three most important pillars of healthy aging. For continued tips and … Read More
Episode 139: Why it’s OK to Quit Healthy Habits with Lisa King
You gotta know when to hold ’em and know when to fold ’em. Imagine being determined, disciplined, dedicated, and having the desire to stick with a healthy behavior only to find that it’s actually not the right behavior for you. The fact is that not all ‘healthy behaviors’ are healthy for every person. Knowing when to quit, like in a … Read More
Episode 138: The Best Books for Excelling at Menopause (Part 2)
Last week we talked about 6 empowering books for excelling at menopause. Have you ever felt that awkward moment when you’re not sure if you actually have free time or you’re just forgetting everything? Is that one of the “dreaded” menopause symptoms? As promised, this week I am giving you 6 more books that really helped me to navigate through … Read More
Episode 137: The Best Books for Excelling at Menopause (Part 1)
The idea of menopause can conjure up a lot of complicated feelings for women. There are a lot of connotations with menopause that still persist despite what we know now: that this time can be one of the most rewarding and fun chapters of your life. Radical, I know… In this episode I talk about the best books for not … Read More
Episode 136: Confessions of a Recovering Overachiever with Lisa Drake
Joking about being an overachiever seems harmless. But the truth is, it has a dark side. Our brain really doesn’t ‘get’ these kinds of jokes, and they actually harm more than entertain. Our guest, a freestyle coach, and recovering overachiever shares with her dark-to-light journey from overachieving to a dead stop for over a hundred days. This discussion uncovered some … Read More