Hey [Name], We’ve all been there – busy days where you just don’t have the time or energy to cook a meal from scratch. But don’t worry, you can still stick to your health goals without feeling stressed. This week, let’s talk about making meal prep EASY with prepackaged foods you can stock up on and have ready to go whenever you need them. Here’s how to keep your meals simple, nutritious, and delicious: 1. Canned Chicken & Tuna These little gems are life-savers. They’re packed with protein,...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This week, I want to talk about something that's essential for all of us—strong muscles. You might think that strength is only about lifting heavy weights or looking toned, but it’s so much more than that. Strong muscles are key to pain-free movement in your everyday life. Whether you're bending down to tie your shoes, carrying groceries, or going for a walk, your muscles play a critical role in supporting your joints and preventing strain. When your muscles are strong, they help...
17 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader I know meal prepping can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t always mean you have to spend hours in the kitchen cooking everything ahead of time. This week, I want to show you a simple hack that will save you time while keeping your meals fresh and flavorful! The Key: Prep Ahead, Cook Later You can set yourself up for success without actually cooking your meals in advance. The trick is prepping all the ingredients and storing them so that when you're ready to cook, you just throw them...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you have thought about setting a little bit of time aside for your healthy meals this week. Even though we don't want to, it is necessary but once you do it for a month or so it will be come second nature without much thought. Most people think of meal prepping as spending hours in the kitchen. That isn't necessarily true BUT we do need to spend a little bit of time finding healthier meal options, shopping for our meals and thinking about what to cook when so we have enough...
27 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, I don’t know about where you live, but here in North Carolina, the weather has been all over the place lately—warm, cool, warm again, then COLD, followed by some snow, ice, and back to sunny skies. It’s a lot to keep up with, and honestly, it kind of reminds me of our health and fitness journeys. Just like the weather, your path to health and fitness will have its ups, downs, and those periods where it feels like you're stuck. But guess what? That’s completely normal. You start...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, I know one of the biggest challenges that comes up for people in my coaching programs is finding the time to prepare healthier meals. It's so easy to slip into the habit of grabbing fast food, eating out, or running to the gas station for a snack that doesn’t serve your body. But here's the thing—making healthier choices doesn't have to be a struggle! Thinking of meals can be exhausting, meal planning and prepping allows you to be prepared for the week so you aren't mindlessly...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, 😲Did you know that grip strength(being weak vs strong) is the #1 predictor of heart disease(the #1 cause of death in the US). 😲Did you know that being strong can decrease dementia risk by 42% 😲Did you know an increase in muscle mass= 30% decrease in mortality rates 😲Did you know resistance training can lower hip fractures by 30-40%; FYI 20-60% of people die within 1 year of having a hip fracture 😲Did you know being inactive carries the same death rate as smoking, type 2 diabetes...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, Here we are at the end of our accomplishing your goals email series. I hope you keep these, read these a few times and remind yourself that YOU ARE worth following through on something you want to do. If you haven’t read the other emails in this series yet, you can catch up hereThis week we will discuss the DON'T QUIT aspect of your goals. I know you've all heard these before, at least some of them: 🌟Slow down, temporarily stop, take a side road but don't quit totally 🌟Winners...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Did you celebrate Valentine's Day? I remember my mom dropping off little valentine stuffed animals or candy or as we got older it was flowers to the front desk of the school. They would call us down there to pick up our item of LOVE, it was the highlight of the day. It was actually pretty sweet of her and I am thankful she loved us enough to do that for us. I have good memories overall about Valentine's Day but as an adult I no longer celebrate it.WHY? Well there are 2 reasons and...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read