Thinking about jumping on the Whole30, ketogenic diet, anti-inflammatory diet or intermittent fasting bandwagon? Read the basic concept of each one first.

Is skipping meals a bad idea — or a secret weight-loss weapon? Should you eat low fat, or high fat? You probably could eat less added sugar, so should you eliminate it completely?

With so many competing — and often contradictory — diet trends, it can be tough to cut through the hype to find a healthy-eating plan that works for you.

What are the best way to prevent weight gain after menopause?

There's no magic formula for preventing — or reversing — menopause weight gain. Simply stick to the basics:

1. Move More

2. Eat Less

3. Check Your Sweet Tooth

4. Limit Alcohol

5. Seek Support

After 50, the best diet for women is actually the no “diet” plan. The focus needs to be rather on a healthy eating lifestyle that consists of whole foods to provide needed nutrients for the second part of life.

Scientific observation has shown that aging causes reduced ability to use calories from food, reduced function of hormones, depressed enzyme function and reduced ability to fight disease.

Now more than ever, It’s time to give your body and brain food, they need to thrive on.

Read all about the 10 Basics to focus on when putting together a healthy eating plan.

Everybody wants to know how to improve the look of their arms. Women want them to be slender and toned.

Arms, like abs, are at the forefront of most people’s minds because they look impressive.

They’re not something that people are just born with – it’s obvious that you had to put in the work to get them.

Hence, getting results is simply a question of putting in the work and following a smart plan.

But if you’re traveling, working out at home or elsewhere, it’s a bit trickier. You still need to do the work, but you also need a way of training your arms without weights.

Download Our Worksheets from our last Arms Workshop too.

Sunday reflections..create a life of love. Do all the things that make you happy. Be grateful for this plenitude of beauty and goodness in your life.

First of all ..Turmeric is all about its anti inflammatory properties which makes it great for helping with muscle aches, memory loss ..brain fog- all those feeling from Birthday celebrations

Ginger is one of the most important tools for giving ourselves respite from a reactive mode .. going a mile a minute. Lime like lemon is a great source of vitamin C and active calcium. Great for detoxing the liver.

Carrots help rejuvenate the skin, hair and eyes... just because with every birthday these needs more maintenance.

According to the Natural Hydration Council, one in 10 patient consultations for tiredness and fatigue are attributed to dehydration.

Whenever you sweat, whether you’re taking a cardio class, hiking or sitting in a sauna, it’s important to hydrate throughout the day. Once you feel thirsty, you’re already dehydrated.

But even mild dehydration can have effects on the body, including mood changes, muddled thinking, and a decrease in athletic performance.

Home Workout

Bands are my favorite both inside and out of the gym so if you don’t have any I highly suggest ordering and keeping them on hand!

Price range is $15 -$30 on Amazon.

This home workout is short and sweet and can be modified.. it’s all about movement to keep you joyous and your immune system in top shape Personal Trainer for Women Over Fifty in Scottsdale Arizona

10 Day Diva Detox Dash Challenge

Here is a 10 Day plan. To jump start you and you can do it! Anything we set our mind and spirit to do ..is attainable! This is not meant to be a lifestyle way of eating yet it is close to 80% of what I choose to eat most days.

If you want lean legs and firm glutes you’ve got to do more than squat.

The first worry from most women is “I don’t want bigger legs”

If you want to avoid making your legs bigger when training it comes down to two things. First, choosing the right exercises for your body type. And, two, assessing and adjusting. I am a Personal Trainer for women over 50 in Scottsdale, Arizona

BASIC Principles to help you understand CALORIES & MACROS

It doesn't matter if you are a meat lover or vegan .. this doesn't change.. a calorie is a calorie.

This is your BASIC Principles to help you understand CALORIES & MACROS

Most foods consist of one main macronutrient, though most will have or two or three (e.g. eggs are protein and fat). To calculate your Calories, then, simply multiply the number of grams of each macronutrient by its Calorie count per gram. If you track your macros, then you're automatically tracking your Calories.

Scientists have proven that the secret to longevity is basically 3 factors and it breaks downs like this:

✅ 25% diet

✅ 25% exercise

✅ 50% happiness AKA Joy

Which makes this latest study on how exercise makes you happier is important!!

This is one of the reasons I’m so excited about my newest program.... it combines all these 3 factors!!

The power of connection is transformative.

Aligned with my transformational, yet simple program design, and dynamic sister tribes ... I partner with you to feel vibrant and ageless.

As a community, we figure out what brings you JOY, investigate what your heart really desires and the best way to ...

Finally get it!!

All while building relationships with like minded women.