We all know that saying where you have to put on your oxygen mask first, then you can care for others—the same goes for fitness.
When you make time to workout, you feel better, and you can continue to show up for your loved ones.
So block off some time for self-care.
Your workouts don't have to be fancy.
In fact, the best workouts are repetitive. I'm not saying you can't have fun, nor challenge yourself to something new. But if you're constantly changing your routine, you're probably wasting time and not optimally getting results.
Should you have a snack?
...depends on what works for you.
I'm not a fan of snacking. I prefer 3 meals a day. I make sure that my meals are large enough to keep me full until my next meal. If you feel you need to snack, then I suggest increasing the amount of food at each meal.
Laughing at our asses freezing in this beautiful SoCal weather that's probably 20° warmer than somewhere not here. 😂
Not letting a little rain stop us from going outside and walking for the day. 🌧️ 🚶♀️🚶♀️
"I never thought I could ever feel good again at my age."
It's great to see those X days and X weeks transformations, but what about after that? Shawn is a real success story.
It's been 1 year since these results and she is still staying the course! She is happy & energetic!
Don't let your knees go over your toes. — a myth in the health and fitness industry.
Your knees go over your toes when you walk, jump, or go down the stairs.
With adequate training, proper volume, & good execution, having your knees go over your toes is safe & good for you.
Courage is the knowledge & feeling "I can"..a positive state of feeling assured, skillful, adequate, capable, alive, loving & giving, w/ zest for life. There is action, energy, letting go, spontaneity, resilience & just being.
In this state we can be very effective in the world.
Eating more protein does increase the kidneys' workload (glomerular filtration rate & creatinine clearance) but protein hasn't been shown to cause kidney damage.
Claim: high protein causes kidney damage.
Verdict: there's no evidence that high protein diets (2.2g/kg bodyweight) cause kidney damage in healthy adults.
Why you should carry heavy objects overhead:
☝️Enforces core stability & anti-rotational control of the spine & supporting muscles
✌️Increases stability & mobility in the shoulder girdle
🤟Builds neural patterns & teaches your body to connect tightly btwn the weight & the ground