Has “non-springy” weather deflated your motivation? I can totally relate and I’m a fitness pro (#disciplineovermotivation). Time to shake off the grog of hibernation! For this post, I will share 5 simple strategies for a sustainable fitness routine – you know, one you’ll actually be excited about. Get started small and keep it simple so you won’t be easily discouraged or rack on injuries. Set realistic goals that align with your busy schedule. I know sometimes that initial excitement gets the best of us and we’re quick to overcommit. Commit, that’s all. Whether it’s a quick morning stretch...…Has “non-springy” weather deflated your motivation? I can totally relate and I’m a fitness pro (#disciplineovermotivation). Time to shake off the grog of hibernation! For this post, I will share 5 simple strategies for a sustainable fitness routine – you know, one you’ll actually be excited about. Get started small and keep it simple so you won’t be easily discouraged or rack on injuries. Set realistic goals that align with your busy schedule. I know sometimes that initial excitement gets the best of us and we’re quick to overcommit. Commit, that’s all. Whether it’s a quick morning stretch...WW…

We are in the thick of the holiday season, and sugar is rampant everywhere, leaving our sweet tooth at its mercy. This week alone, I’ve prepared several batches of cookies and have received an array of treat baskets. I’ve had to rely heavily on good habits I’ve instilled throughout the year. I want to share some of these strategies with you. You can survive the holiday sugar rush while enjoying yourself and making healthy choices for you and your family. First, let’s take a look at sugar in our modern-day lives. You might be addicted to sugar and not even realize it because it’s a daily...…We are in the thick of the holiday season, and sugar is rampant everywhere, leaving our sweet tooth at its mercy. This week alone, I’ve prepared several batches of cookies and have received an array of treat baskets. I’ve had to rely heavily on good habits I’ve instilled throughout the year. I want to share some of these strategies with you. You can survive the holiday sugar rush while enjoying yourself and making healthy choices for you and your family. First, let’s take a look at sugar in our modern-day lives. You might be addicted to sugar and not even realize it because it’s a daily...WW…

If this title resonates with you, I guess you’re in the same boat as I am. Parents, I see you. I hear you. I am you. And, we’re handling it all. Maybe you’re running your own home business or working remotely while balancing the school and work events, scheduling the doctor’s appointments for the kids, partner, and, let’s not forget the dog. And, between all these moving parts, still get in a healthy home-cooked dinner (at least that’s the intention right? some days you reach for the ready-made nuggets). It’s a delicate balance. Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon...…If this title resonates with you, I guess you’re in the same boat as I am. Parents, I see you. I hear you. I am you. And, we’re handling it all. Maybe you’re running your own home business or working remotely while balancing the school and work events, scheduling the doctor’s appointments for the kids, partner, and, let’s not forget the dog. And, between all these moving parts, still get in a healthy home-cooked dinner (at least that’s the intention right? some days you reach for the ready-made nuggets). It’s a delicate balance. Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon...WW…

Summer vacation is a great time to destress, spend quality time with loved ones, and exchange more stringent routines with fun ones, like weddings, festivals, and road trips! It’s also a typical time to gain weight due to interruptions in our daily routines and an indulgent summer mindset. So many of the healthy habits we’ve established get thrown out the window! There’s no need for your vacation to totally derail your fitness gains. You can have your cookie and stay fit too! Keep one thing at the forefront – your health. Keep the feeling of ‘fit’ Alive! You know, that strength, energy, and...…Summer vacation is a great time to destress, spend quality time with loved ones, and exchange more stringent routines with fun ones, like weddings, festivals, and road trips! It’s also a typical time to gain weight due to interruptions in our daily routines and an indulgent summer mindset. So many of the healthy habits we’ve established get thrown out the window! There’s no need for your vacation to totally derail your fitness gains. You can have your cookie and stay fit too! Keep one thing at the forefront – your health. Keep the feeling of ‘fit’ Alive! You know, that strength, energy, and...WW…

I’ll share two specific resistance training methods to help you build and retain lean muscle mass. These techniques are research-based for women in the over 40 age group. Before I get into the methods, let’s do a quick run-through of estrogen and how it affects muscle. Estrogen plays a critical role in the function, appearance, and strength of muscle. As estrogen declines, our muscles are severely limited in their ability to regenerate (hang tight, I’ve got good news coming). The hormonal changes women experience lead to a gradual loss of muscle mass. Losing muscle mass means loss of...…I’ll share two specific resistance training methods to help you build and retain lean muscle mass. These techniques are research-based for women in the over 40 age group. Before I get into the methods, let’s do a quick run-through of estrogen and how it affects muscle. Estrogen plays a critical role in the function, appearance, and strength of muscle. As estrogen declines, our muscles are severely limited in their ability to regenerate (hang tight, I’ve got good news coming). The hormonal changes women experience lead to a gradual loss of muscle mass. Losing muscle mass means loss of...WW…