The quality and quantity of our sleep are rarely seen as a contributing factor to weight gain or loss. In reality, poor-quality and short-duration sleep can cause or exacerbate many metabolic and other physiological problems. Unfortunately, sleep interruptions are typical as we age. In this article, we’ll review estrogen fluctuations associated with the aging process that … Read more
Cooler fall temperatures are made for hiking. Whether you’re taking a short walk in the woods or setting off on a longer trail, there are 10 essential things you need on a day hike. Hiking backpack with water bladder A hiking backpack with a water bladder makes your hike safer and easier. Hiking backpacks have … Read more
In spending years reading, writing, and becoming trained on nutrition and weight loss, I’ve learned that every single program boils down to 3 simple things you need to do to lose weight: eat less, eat more whole foods, and reduce processed food and sugar. Where we get wrapped around the axle – and where the … Read more
September is National Yoga Month! Before it slips away completely, I wanted to share with you six great reasons why you should try yoga. Yoga reduces stress Yoga is a fabulous way to reduce stress. It actively promotes relaxation through breathing techniques, meditation, and controlled physical movements that release tension throughout the body. Some studies … Read more
After nine months of intense physical therapy following reconstructive knee surgery, I was discharged by my orthopedic surgeon. It was unexpectedly emotional for me. I sat in my car and cried thinking “I did it! I got my life back!” I wouldn’t call myself fearless or a risk-taker, but there are some things I’ve tackled … Read more
Stressful snacking. We all do it. And when we do, the foods we’re turning to are most likely going to be traditional comfort foods. Think big meals, take-out, fatty foods, sweet foods, and alcohol. Let’s face it – we’ve all found some comfort in a tasty meal and a bottle of beer or glass of … Read more
There’s no doubt – estrogen does crazy things to our bodies. To be clear it’s not the presence of estrogen, rather it’s the fluctuations of estrogen levels during perimenopause that turn normal bodily processes and functions upside down. Women become walking furnaces and ice chambers within a matter of seconds. We sleep and eat like … Read more
Habits. We all have them, some are good, some not so good. Brushing your teeth every day – good habit. Dessert after every meal – bad habit. A habit itself is something you automatically do over and over again. Your brain likes habits. It has to put out less energy to execute a habit-driven task … Read more
They say hindsight is 20/20. It’s easy to look back at your past decisions and understand what you got right and what you got wrong along the way. Some of the lessons are big ones (we all have THAT relationship that we wish we had never started), but some lessons are smaller, though just as … Read more
Twenty years ago, I turned my childhood hobby of building and troubleshooting computers into a successful career in tech. So, it seemed natural to me that I would want to turn my hobby of being a “lifetime fitness enthusiast” into a second career and finally become a health and fitness coach. After all, I’ve amassed … Read more