Enjoying Christmas by planning ahead!

Enjoying Christmas by planning ahead!

Christmas can be stress-free….”Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas treeeeee…….” And so the music begins. The decorations have to go up, presents bought, parties attended – or hosted, work organized so you’re ready for the new year; and……what about the family dynamics that need dealing with and…All. That. Food. Right? Christmas every year can seem like a time that is stressful; can BE stressful….but there IS…

The deal about Omegas

The deal about Omegas

What the ‘0’?About Omega 3 Fish oilsRemember; we literally are what we eat. And…. getting the omega’s into our diet is key for us; for so many reasons (and more so if you are of the menopausal age … check out our upcoming interview with Corinna Belizzi on this topic on my show “The Modern Woman’s Menopause Show/ episode available…

What to know about anti-oxidants.

What to know about anti-oxidants.

Amazing Anti-Oxidants The prefix ‘anti’ means against,  in opposition to,  or corrective in nature.  In this case, the ‘anti’ in antioxidant describes the effect these chemicals have against oxidants.   Oxidants, usually referred to as ‘free radicals’ are produced as a natural by-product of the millions of biochemical processes undertaken by the body every minute. The same life-giving oxygen that supports all…

How to Exercise and Burn Fat on a Busy Schedule: The “T” Word.

How to Exercise and Burn Fat on a Busy Schedule: The “T” Word.

Lose Weight: How to Exercise and Burn Fat on a Busy Schedule: The “T” Word. In my fitness consulting business, I get the opportunity to talk with women especially from all walks of life about their health, fitness, and weight loss goals (amongst other things).  Whether their goal is to lose weight, gain muscle, stick to an “eating strategy” ), or…

Plan more, stress less.

Plan more, stress less.

Why putting together Your daily/ weekly eating plan decreases stress, makes you more productive and changes how you see your day….   Planning your meals wisely is key to not only staying physically fit and healthy, but also to staying mentally strong and being able to best manage your levels of stress.   Think about it for a minute; is…

Eat your Stress Goodbye

Eat your Stress Goodbye

Eating your stress goodbye This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never…

Menopause and You: Cardio

Menopause and You: Cardio

Cardio over 40 – the what, they why and the how.It’s logical that many women get on a treadmill, elliptical, bike or otherwise (including running) not just for health but with the goal of losing weight.   I’ll begin with a guide of what we should aim for now we are over forty and/ or somewhere along menopause (that’s from pre to…

Am I being true to me?

Am I being true to me?

How to be true to you.I recently heard a song that really resonated with me since it really got you thinking about what you are doing – and basically if you are feeling fulfilled. I don’t remember the group (it was actually on my Hubby’s hard rock channel) and the words were:  Am I just breathing…or am I living?It was a…

The power of Gratitude

The power of Gratitude

Why be grateful?For your cognitive health amongst other things, that is why. You see…the simple action of gratitude actually benefits our brain health amongst other things.  And think about it – when you are grateful, you tend to have a smile on your face, feel calm….how can you not benefit from these?  However, my friend it’s not ONLY thinking you are…

6 strategies for keeping dementia at bay 40+

6 strategies for keeping dementia at bay 40+

Keeping your brain healthy 40+ Cases of dementia are increasing – and women need to know how to keep the brain healthy at any age, but especially 40+. Know why – and know what you need to do for optimal health through menopause and beyond.As women – and 40 plus/ menopausal/ post-menopausal women especially, we need to be very aware…