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5 Habits That Support Longevity and Healthy Aging

5 Habits That Support Longevity and Healthy Aging

5 Habits That Support Longevity and Healthy Aging When many people think about longevity, they picture living to 100 years old. But healthy aging is about much more than adding years to your life. It’s about adding life to your years. Most women I work with are not...

Chronic Cardio: Why Your Body Needs More Than Endless Cardio

Chronic Cardio: Why Your Body Needs More Than Endless Cardio

  Chronic Cardio: Why Your Body Needs More Than Endless Cardio Walk into almost any gym and you will likely see rows of cardio machines filled while the weight section sits mostly empty. While both men and women can fall into the trap of overdoing cardio, women...

Is It Possible To Become a Morning Person?

Is It Possible To Become a Morning Person?

  Some people seem to naturally pop out of bed before sunrise full of energy. Others snooze several times before finally rolling out of bed and heading toward the coffee pot. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m just not a morning person,” you’re not alone. But I’ve come to...

Healthy Restaurant Choices for Weightloss

Healthy Restaurant Choices for Weightloss

  Healthy Restaurant Choices for Weight Loss How to Enjoy Eating Out Without Feeling Deprived Trying to lose weight does not mean you have to avoid restaurants or skip meals with friends and family. In fact, learning how to make healthy restaurant choices is one...

Walkers Welcome

Walkers Welcome

    You may have seen the recent slogan tied to the Boston Marathon:“Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated.” It didn’t sit well with a lot of people—and honestly, I understand why. Because for many in this season of life, walking isn’t something to be...

The Best Morning Healthy Habits for Weight Loss and More Energy

The Best Morning Healthy Habits for Weight Loss and More Energy

    If you’ve ever woken up feeling tired, unmotivated, or already behind on your health goals—you’re not alone. Many women think weight loss and energy come from doing more—more workouts, more restriction, more willpower. But the truth? It often starts with...

Struggling With Weight Loss? You Might Be Ignoring This One Habit

Struggling With Weight Loss? You Might Be Ignoring This One Habit

  You’re eating better.You’re trying to move more.You’ve cut back on sugar, started walking, maybe even added in some strength training… And yet… the scale isn’t budging. It’s frustrating. Confusing. And honestly? Discouraging. But what if the missing piece in...

Tired of Starting Over? A Better Approach to Weightloss

Tired of Starting Over? A Better Approach to Weightloss

  Tired of Starting Over? A Better Approach to Weight Loss If you feel like you’re always “starting over” with weight loss, you’re not alone. You start strong on Monday.You’re motivated. Focused. Doing all the right things. Then life happens. A busy week, low...

Why Am I So Tired All the Time? 5 Reasons Women Over 50 Feel Exhausted

Why Am I So Tired All the Time? 5 Reasons Women Over 50 Feel Exhausted

  Tired All the Time? 5 Reasons Women in Midlife Feel Exhausted You finally have a little more time for yourself. The kids are older… work may be slowing down… life should feel lighter. And yet—you’re tired.Not just “I need a nap” tired… but that deep, dragging,...

Why Spilling Tahini Might Actually Help You Build Healthy Habits

Why Spilling Tahini Might Actually Help You Build Healthy Habits

Why Spilling Tahini Might Actually Help You Build Healthy Habits I have a confession: I’m a slob in the kitchen. Tahini, olive oil, peanut butter… somehow they always end up on my shirt or shorts. You’d think the solution would be simple: wear an apron. The funny...