Weekly Check In Wednesday May 7th Hey Reader! I am a morning person. I pretty much have always been this way. I love everything about it - coffee, sunrises, fresh air, exercise and of course breakfast. If I had to only eat one meal per day, I would choose breakfast. Hand's down. I am a creature of habit and during the week, my breakfast is pretty much the same. I eat the same thing each morning for several reasons: It tastes great, keeps me full for hours, and requires little effort and...
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Weekly Check In Wednesday March 12th Hey Reader! I hope your week is going great! I used to do fasted workouts. It wasn't until I heard a podcast with Dr. Stacy Sims that I learned fasted exercise is not good for women, especially women over 40. Did you know that most of the research done on fasting is done on men? It was a good reminder that just because a research study says something is "good" or "healthy" we need to take a closer look at the study. So, I took her advice and started eating...
4 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Weekly Check In Wednesday March 5th Hey Reader! I hope your week is off to a great start! I sometimes wake up feeling a little stiff, especially the day after a hard strength training session. To combat this, I spend five extra minutes every morning doing some mobility work. That's all it takes and after I have less tightness, more energy, and overall, just feel better. It got me thinkingā¦ what if we all made one small shift this week for better health? Keep reading for your Quick Win of the...
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Weekly Check In Wednesday February 26th Hey Reader! I hope you hare having a good week. Today we're talking all about metabolism. If youāve ever felt like your metabolism slowed down overnight, youāre not alone. During menopause, hormonal changes can impact how your body burns energyābut the good news? You have the power to rev it back up! Here's how ... š” Quick Win: Eat Protein Within 30 Minutes of Your Workout After strength training, your muscles are primed to absorb nutrients and rebuild...
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Weekly Check In Wednesday January 29th Hey Reader! If thereās one thing my dogs know how to do, itās making every walk feel like an adventure. Whether itās a sunny stroll or a frosty winter hike, they remind me to embrace the little things: the crunch of snow underfoot, the fresh scent of pine, and the thrill of spotting a squirrel (okay, that last one is all them). Last week, was sooo cold! Subzero temperatures, a good excuse to stay indoors. But that didn't stop usābundled up in layers,...
5 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Weekly Check In Wednesday December 11th Hey Reader! I know that everyone is saying this, but I can't believe that Christmas is in a few weeks! For many of us the holidays can provide a lot of distractions away from our usual routines. Late night parties, treats at the office, colder weather, and family obligations to name a few. Were the holidays always this "busy" for people? Maybe I am just noticing it more, but it seems that more often than not the holidays have people running crazy from...
7 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Weekly Check In Wednesday December 4th Hey Reader! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving if you are reading from the United States. I took a week off last week because I did not want to participate in the overloading of your inbox (your welcome). I figured my email would just get lost in all of those Black Friday emails. Since when did Black Friday turn into a week? It used to be one day and now it seems like it is a 2-week affair! Anyways, I am back this week to share with you my go to high...
7 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Weekly Check In Wednesday November 20th Hey Reader! Hope you are having a good week. Do you take any supplements? I try to avoid overdoing supplements which can be challenging. It seems that there is always something new out there and the marketing is so believable. Don't get me wrong, I think that supplements are beneficial. But are they magical? The short answer is no. Eating a minimally processed diet (with adequate protein and fiber), exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep and...
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Weekly Check In Wednesday November 13th Hey Reader! Hope you are having a good week. The weather is starting to really change around here. The mornings are frosty, and the air has that familiar chill in it. Winter is coming.... I used to hate the cold which is strange given that I have lived in Wisconsin most of my life. As I have gotten older, I have grown to enjoy the cooler weather. I have chosen to embrace it rather than complain or dread it. We are our own worst enemies. It is all about...
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