In the grand symphony of life, aging is a beautiful yet challenging movement. As we gracefully navigate into our 50s and beyond, the melody shifts, and priorities evolve. Amidst this transition, one aspect remains non-negotiable: our health. And at the heart of preserving vitality lies an often underestimated hero - full-body strength training. Picture this: a vibrant tapestry of life where every thread represents a facet of our well-being. Among these threads, strength training weaves a robust foundation, essential for extending our health span and enhancing longevity. For those crossi ..read more

Almost everyone knows what to do to get fitter and healthier. (For most people it starts with: Move more and eat fewer processed foods.) But when life’s already full, how can I expect you to actually do those things? With these 6 coaching strategies, of course. I’ll help you make more time for exercise and nutrition, even in the context of your busy life. You see, all of my clients are unique.  And yes, each coaching scenario is a bit different. But when it comes to nutrition coaching, there are some high-impact fundamentals that are pretty universally beneficial for everyone ..read more

Fire up your body’s metabolism ... lose body fat! But how? Our culture promotes the idea of eating three square meals a day, avoiding between-meal snacks, and not eating between dinner and bedtime. No wonder we’re confused, frustrated, and at our wits end. Fire up your metabolism with the correct information and you’ll build lean muscle, burn fat, and stay energized to masterfully complete all of your activities of daily living. And more! The Thermic Effect The thermic effect is when the body digests food, it has to work to get it broken down into a usable form. Every time you eat, you ..read more

Obesity related diseases are on the rise, as are the number of folks who are just plain unhappy with how their bodies look and feel. Cooking at home seems to be the first step in our road to healthier bodies and to get a summer-ready body by eating at home HERE ARE THE TOP 5 REASONS TO GET A SUMMER-READY BODY BY EATING AT HOME… Reason #1: Your Health Hyper-processed foods are harmful to our health, and that’s exactly where you’ve been getting the bulk of your calories. Even restaurant food that contains fresh produce, chances are high that the produce is not organic, or local or non-GMO ..read more

I saw an infomercial the other day for a weight loss solution targeting the frustrated people who, “fail to see results from diet and exercise.” Had to scratch my head on that one. When does diet and exercise fail? This, of course, is a trick question. Diet and exercise don’t fail. The only way for diet and exercise not to work is if you fail to stick with it long enough for the results to show. Plain and simple. End of story. I’ve seen more clients than I can count transform their bodies through the power of diet and exercise. Without surgery. Without gadgets. Without pills. The re ..read more

How would you like to get rid of your bathroom scale? To never again subject yourself to the angst and humiliation of stepping on and waiting for the number-that-will-determine-your-self-esteem to light up the screen. Sounds awesome, right?! It’s been ingrained in us from an early age to worry about our weight, however today I’d like to show you how the number on your bathroom scale is an unreliable measurement of your progress that should really be thrown out the window. Focus on Health. Not Weight Bathroom scales are unreliable. Take that number with a grain of salt. Your typical bathroom s ..read more

Nutrition information comes at you from social media, T.V. commercials, and websites with each boasting of cheap, convenient and tasty ways to cure your hunger. The question “What’s for dinner?” has never been more complex than now. Extensive menu options and large entrees have distorted your concept of a proper meal, and before you know it you’ve fallen into the trap of the chain restaurant, the drive thru, and the take-out line. Truly healthy eating is simple. STREAMLINE YOUR NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE Remember that advertisers want your money, and they don’t stop to consider if th ..read more

According to a study conducted in the UK in 2015, less than 1% of the formerly obese will maintain weight loss for more than a year. Specifically, this broke down to just 1 man out of 210 and 1 woman out of 124. Participants in the study were told to eat less and move more, a method that failed to deliver long-term results. Clearly this sound bite advice wasn’t enough. Now I could launch into a debate over whether or not this study practiced sound research and whether or not the participants really did eat less and exercise more, but instead I’d rather share with you what I know to be true ab ..read more

Pookie Jenkins was stuck. At nearly 410 pounds, he had tried every “diet” imaginable. No matter what approach he took to lose weight, his body would fight him. Then one day he realized his body wanted to be fat, and as long as it wanted to be fat, there was nothing he could do to lose weight. He was in a fight with his body. In the two years following Pookie's "ah-hah" moment, he lost over 220 pounds naturally, without surgery or counting calories. One of the key components to his success was that he identified and addressed the mental and emotional reasons that his body felt safe being overw ..read more

Wanting to drop a few pounds but not able to? There are few things more frustrating than wanting to be lean and having a healthy body, without any success. Read the following 7 Reasons Your Weight Won’t Budge to discover what is standing in your way and how to quickly and easily begin your fat loss journey. Reason #1 Why Your Weight Won't Budge: Your Mind Your mind is your number one ally when it comes to achieving your goals. However, until your mind has been programmed for success, it will do more to derail your efforts than to help you. Take a few moments each day to visualize yourself at ..read more