I've had this conversation a few times with different members lately. One's expectation might be that we start strength training (after a small break, long break, never have done it before,...
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One question I get asked is…what about supplements? What should I be taking? There’s so much nutrition info out there it can be confusing. I get THAT. But don’t let marketing tactics scare you or fool you. My honest short answer is – If…
She lost it when I told her that there’s not really that much protein in a falafel. It’s fine to eat, but just know it does not have the protein...
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Are you a peri-menopausal or menopausal woman who feels like you are doing as much exercise as you can, but not getting anywhere? Have you assumed...
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My husband and I tried a cooking class at the Kitchen Conservatory over the weekend. While I am not sure I would cook such an elaborate meal as what was planned there, I did pull out a few things I would do. One is…
We're going virtual today with this Snow Day Strength Workout. No equipment needed! Be sure to warm-up and cool down! Work for 40 seconds, and rest for 20 seconds before...
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Yes it gets tricky for the perimenopausal/menopausal female. Why? The hormones that were once helping you tolerate carbs and balance stress may be lower and not as impactful. BOO. 👎 But all is not lost. Here’s one thing you can do for energy balance, fat…
I combined a few recipes and made my own variation of these Turkey Apple Breakfast Sausages for our Dragonfly Holiday Brunch in December. They turned out to be pretty good!...
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Make your own granola please! It’s so much cheaper, none of those crazy preservatives, and you can tailor it to your own tastes and what you have on hand! I also need to plug Tieghan Gerard at Half Baked Harvest because she’s awesome and makes…
Eating healthy foods can help you maintain your energy, motivation, and mood through the holidays! Here are 5 everyday tips that can really help pull you through this time of year! (And they aren’t about deprivation!) Use the 80/20 rule. This is especially great for…