Carb cycling is one of those buzz phrases that could confuse you. In this post, I answer these questions: Should you try carb cycling? What is carb cycling? Why do people do carb cycling? What are the pros and cons of carb cycling? How do I start if I want to try carb cycling? Still […]
Carb Cycling: Is it right for you and your after 50 goals? Read More »
Kill cravings. Sounds easy and yet if you experience them, it’s anything but. Use these tricks. They’ll get to the heart of physiological cravings. If you’re upset with someone or hating your job and that’s causing your stress-driven cravings, they may help less, but could give you the foundation for making better decisions about what
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Intermittent fasting is trending. It’s safe say some. It’s going to make you fatter say others. Whether or not intermittent fasting is right for you is the only relevant question. Intermittent Fasting (IF) has science that back results. Unfortunately, the studies aren’t on peri and post menopausal women. In this post is all I can
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What is Metabolic Efficiency, and What Does It Mean For My Health and Wellness? “Efficiency” is usually thought of as doing something well with the least amount of effort. Metabolic efficiency is basically this: use more fat for energy while using less carbohydrate for energy and you will ultimately have less fat on your body.
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Just how much protein do you need? How much will help you stop losing muscle and maintain a healthy, active life, loving the body you live in? Protein needs are a murky topic for most adults. About 90% of us know we need more. About 80% admit we don’t know what the actual number is.
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Should you fuel up with energy bars and protein bars or not? If so, when is it appropriate? I tackle this frequently asked question today. Why do you need it? That’s my answer. In truth, no energy bar is a good bar. One of the biggest exercise mistakes that women of all ages make is
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Sleep is the hinge on which swings your ability to make your exercise and nutrition habits pay off. Without quality sleep your hormones are truly “wanky” and your low in ones you need high (growth hormone, testosterone) and high in ones you need low (cortisol, which has negative impact on ghrelin and leptin). Melatonin is
Recipe for a Fat-Burning Good Night’s Sleep After 50 Read More »
I’m taking today’s blog to respond to some recent questions from subscribers and our Flipping 50 community. These are some of the most common questions that come in. I hope something here helps you. Q: I’m walking 30 minutes a day on the treadmill and get 10K steps by every evening. I lift weights twice
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Experiencing a little soreness with your spring training? Don’t pass it off as being older. Don’t even pass it off as having worked too hard. It may be your diet. You can reduce your soreness and recovery quickly after workouts or a big day in the garden. The easiest way to reduce stiffness so you
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I eat. Quite a lot. In fact, there’s no need to eat less, the secret to thriving is eating MORE of the right foods and timing them right. By getting the right foods in, you automatically reduce cravings – the physical kind. Who doesn’t hanker for a chocolate something here and there though? On those
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Shoulder
Circumference outside of both arms, at the armpit
Right Triceps
Halfway btwn shoulder & elbow, arm extended.
Hips
Find the widest point of girth at the hips
Right Thigh
Standing with weight on both legs, measure halfway between knee cap and hip flexor
Right Calf
Standing with weight on both legs, find the largest point of calf.
Chest
Measure from the rib cage just under breasts at bra line
Waist
At the belly button/umbilicus
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