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Carbohydrates And Fat Loss: A Comprehensive Guide

March 21, 2023 No Comments

Explore the crucial role of carbohydrates in weight loss after 50. This comprehensive guide dives into the types of carbs, how the body processes them, and the distinctions between natural and processed carbohydrates. Learn how these differences impact weight loss for individuals over 50, and get valuable tips for incorporating the right carbohydrates into your diet to optimize your weight loss efforts and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Fat Loss After 50: The Struggle is Real

March 16, 2023 No Comments

As a health coach, and as a person who lost 100+ lbs after the age of 50 myself, I know that fat loss after 50 can be challenging. But with the right mindset, approach, and support, it’s absolutely achievable. In this post, I share unique insights and perspectives on how strength training, nutrition, mindful eating, stress management, and sleep can support your fat loss goals. Let me help you achieve your healthiest, strongest, and most vibrant self.

Let’s Chew the Fat about Dietary Fat

March 14, 2023 No Comments

Let’s look into the different types of dietary fats and their impacts on the body for this third post in the Macronutrients series. While some fats are considered unhealthy and can increase the risk of heart disease and obesity, others are essential for brain function and can even help reduce inflammation in the body. Learn how to incorporate healthy fats into your diet to support overall health and weight loss goals.

Protein and Fat Loss: Prioritizing Protein for Weight Loss

March 7, 2023 No Comments

If you’re looking to lose fat, protein should be your new best friend. Protein and fat loss go hand in hand. Protein is essential for preventing muscle loss, and keeping your metabolism revved up. It’s also more filling than carbs or fats, helping you feel satisfied and less likely to overeat. So, whether you’re opting for plant-based proteins or lean meats like poultry, pork, or fish. Let’s learn more about the different protein sources and how they can help you lose weight and feel your best.

Beyond the Calorie Deficit: Balancing Macros

February 28, 2023 No Comments

Balancing your macros is an important part of an effective fat loss program. Learn why a calorie deficit and a balanced ratio of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats are key, along with tips for finding the right macro balance to support your goals. Read more for a healthy, sustainable approach to fat loss.

Hanging out in the VOG

February 13, 2023 No Comments

And here’s a tale of a voggy afternoon at Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island Of Hawai’i at the tail end of the November 2022 Kilauea eruption.

Getting Real With Fat Loss

January 25, 2023 No Comments

When this picture was taken, I was thinking: “I’m going to slide down, then hop up at the bottom and go trotting off to the next thing.”

I slid down the slide, missed the timing of planting my feet, landed on my ass and whacked the back of my head against the slide. This is the kind of thing that happens with misaligned realities.

Off The Beaten In Ocean View

January 13, 2023 No Comments

Ocean View Hawai’i is where we stayed for the two weeks spent on the big island. It was off the beaten path, which means not touristy because it was an hour plus from anywhere those folks want to be.

Understanding the Energy Balance

January 11, 2023 No Comments

Weight Loss is about calorie deficit. It isn’t about carbs or fat, it is about calories. Eat more than your body burns… you gain weight. Eat less than your body burns, you lose weight.

Kamaʻāina (The People of the Land)

December 26, 2022 No Comments

Kama’aina is the Hawaiian word meaning “The people of the Land.” The term applies to both the original people who migrated here in double-hulled canoes and those who migrated here recently because the place just captured them in a way you can only experience to know.