Birthday Bonus + Aging with Love

 
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I have a birthday this week and it's time for reflection! To begin with, there is indeed an art to aging gracefully. And it's not always easy. I'm turning 53 years young and I have no clue how that happened! Where did the years go?  I've learned quite a bit on this journey and intend to keep learning every day. I've grown and flourished in ways I didn't think possible. We all have our own physical, mental and spiritual challenges and doing the work is the only way to persevere... Aging gracefully is possible ...  I am doing all I can to embrace the new way things are done --- including blogging.

If there's one secret weapon I have found to fight aging it's fitness, nutrition, and positive thinking!

I am asked often how I stay fit in my 50's and the answer is: CONSISTENCY. It's truly that simple.

Pumpkin Smoothie

 
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HEALTH BENEFITS

Pumpkins have a plethora of antioxidants such as Vitamin A, C and E, a great source of Vitamin B complex group and are low in calories. All these vitamins and are also great for skin-damaged cells.

Enjoy this hearty smoothie to switch up your morning smoothie recipe!


RECIPE

  • 1/4 cup fresh pumpkin or 1 cup canned
  • 8 oz natural Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 an avocado
  • 2 tablespoons flax seed
  • Optional: pumpkin spice powder (the spice blend)
  • Blend all ingredients until smooth

 

PS- these nutrients are not found in those pumpkin spice lattes!

My First Blog!

 
 

I’m here to inspire you to be your best self possible. Although my business is personal training I encompass mind, body, and spirit because each relates to the other. I committed myself to health and fitness over 25 years ago after both parents fell ill physically and mentally which in turn challenged their bodies, minds and spirits. It was a long road & I saw how important it is to care for your body via exercise, nutrition & stress reducing techniques i.e. meditation.  I became passionate about self care & I hope to motivate & educate you on many health issues such as hormones, inflammation, low energy, starting a program & how to stay motivated.

In this blog I want to share a couple habits I have found to be incredibly helpful on my fitness journey.

WATER

I start each day off with drinking 8-10 ounces of water first thing – YES, even before my coffee. Your total body water percentage is an important measure of good health. The human body is made up of 55-65% water. Water is the primary building block of cells. It’s needed to metabolize both protein and carbs, it lubricates the joints, and flushes waste. These are only a few reasons why water is so important!


NUTRITION

I live by the 80/20 rule which means 80% of the time I eat incredibly clean: fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats. 20% of the time I eat whatever I want but in moderation – YES, even alcohol … in moderation.


FITNESS

I make exercise a priority – non-negotiable! And I know what you’re thinking, “It’s easy for you because as a trainer you’re doing it all day long” - but the truth is it’s just as hard for me to find time to fit in my own workouts as anybody. What I do is schedule my workouts as if I am scheduling a meeting with my boss. You'd never skip a meeting with your boss, right?!

 

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