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Balance Your Hormones Day1

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I started my 30 Days of No gluten, sugar and alcohol this morning. I bought some organic green tea to see how it would be if I replaced my morning cup of coffee with tea. My tea lady Kirsten at Tea 4 U suggested I have green tea first thing in the morning and if I feel like a cup of coffee later than go ahead. This morning I got up and made a cup of tea. I am amazed that I felt fine with no headache. I did feel calmer.

Sunday is our church day. I went to coffee hour and had a very small piece of egg with spinach. I decided to go home to make coffee. My French press coffee is so much better than church coffee. I make it strong and only drank a small cup.

I feel good. My mouth is still a bit off, a slight burn to it. I have confidence it will be better. No hot flashes.

I am making Danielle Walker’s Chicken soup for dinner. I love her cook books! Very simple easy gluten free and dairy free recipes.

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Would you like to join me? So much easier with friends! Dr. Northrup says we will feel changes quickly. Balanced hormones are key to fabulous health!

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30 Days…

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I have been off my bio-identical hormones for 8 months or so. I have been having some issues recently.  Burning mouth, dry mouth, hot flashes, overall irritability and sleeping well some nights but not others. I think it might have been triggered by the Holidays and too much sugar.

I had acupuncture this week and have started taking magnesium at bedtime. Last night I pulled out Goddesses Never Age by Dr. Christiane Northrup. I opened up to page 248.

Thank you!

Thank you!

 A Word about Balancing Your Hormones.

“You’ve heard that hormones naturally get out of balance in midlife. Want to balance your hormones quickly? Eliminate sugar, gluten and alcohol from your diet, Journal about it and see how quickly you experience changes in your mood, energy level, mental clarity and cravings for unhealthy foods.”

Talk about a sign!

Sugar and gluten aren’t a big issue for me. I love a glass of wine with dinner. What if I feel so much better with out it?

Here goes I am committing to 30 days with out sugar, gluten and alcohol.

Would you like to join me? So much easier with friends!

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Fat Burning in the cold!

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Do you stop working out because it is cold outside? Read on maybe I will change your mind.

I love this time of year and my outdoor workouts. I was a skier and it was fabulous!  My husband and I skied. We went on great winter vacations. It was so wonderful to ski all day and then go out for a delicious dinner including a decadent piece of mud pie. Once we had kids life got a bit complicated and we stopped.

I do miss skiing on some level.  I loved the freedom of going fast down a mountain. I don’t really want to do it anymore. I don’t miss all of the equipment and freezing on chair lifts.

I still love winter, snow and being outside. There are also great health benefits.

Did you know you burn more fat in the cold than the heat?  “There is clinical evidence that freezing temps can help you burn more fat. According to a 2014 study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, contending with the cold can help encourage your body to turn white fat — the kind lurking in trouble spots like your belly and thighs — into brown fat, which helps your body burn calories. When you have more brown fat, you’re more likely to burn extra calories rather than storing them as fat.Read more here.

My outdoor workouts  are great anytime of year but winter is my favorite.  We are finished within the hour. So Perfect!

I have  a wonderful community with  a twinge of craziness! The average age is 59 1/2!!!

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Fit and Fabulous…Aging Optional

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I am so grateful to the ladies that show up for the workout on a cold December Morning. The average age today was 67! (They said it was okay to post.) No Limits, No Excuses. Just keep moving!

NUT FUDGE

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I have been making Nut Fudge for a quick go to snack. I have been increasing the Fat and reducing the grains and sugar. It is my new healthy sustainable lifestyle!

Here is the Basic Recipe. (Add you own pet touches.)

1 Stick organic grass fed butter

1/2 cup coconut oil

8 drops stevia

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup chopped raw nuts

2 scoops of protein powder (I use soy or whey protein.)

Melt the butter and coconut oil in sauce pan. Add the rest of the ingredients. I spread the fudge into a 8×8 pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate.  Cut into small squares.

The Nut Fudge is high in calories. It won’t cause a spike in your blood sugar. Enjoy a small piece.

Recipe based on Dr. Mercola’s Recipe.

Make It Easy!

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I love one pan cooking! Here is our lunch from Friday.  Mahi Mahi burgers, chopped fresh pineapple and asparagus. I put it all in the pan with a little olive oil. Cooked the burgers 4 minutes each side and the pineapple chunks and asparagus were warmed up when the burgers were done. So simple, easy and delicious!

Perfection! Lean Protein, Fruit and Vegetables

Perfection! Lean Protein, Fruit and Vegetables

You can have meals like this on my 7 Day November Jump start!  Want to join us?

 Here are some of the Benefits!

  • Say so-long to your simple carb/sugar cravings
  • INCREASE your ENERGY during the day
  • Have more restful sleep during the night
  • Learn to CONTROL CRAVINGS, hunger and mood swings by balancing blood sugar
  • Take care of the inside, so the outside will be RADIANT and GLOWING
  • Understand healthy eating, proper nutrition, and which supplements to take
  • SAVE MONEY on your grocery bill with our healthy, delicious smoothies and bars
  • Be MORE PRODUCTIVE in your home life, work and business by feeling great and MAINTAINING FOCUS
  • BUILD CONFIDENCE with your new vibrant energetic self
  • CONNECT with other Fit & Fabulous people

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“I have been on the Fit and Fabulous program for the 2nd week and am happy with my progress. The best part of the program is that I do not have food cravings, which has been the biggest barrier to losing weight and body fat.   Following the program, the shakes and bars are tasty and satisfying. The support I get from Mary, particularly the advice and tips she provides, increases my success. I am not doing this on my own.  Since last week, I have lost .9% body fat, in less than two weeks. Doesn’t sound like much, but it is significant for someone my age and most importantly, I feel good, and satisfied, on the program. I am looking forward to the next few weeks.” From Joyce, a Fit and Fabulous client!

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I Love Mountain Climbers!

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I love Mountain Climbers!

Do you? They can be done anytime anywhere. I love incorporating them into my HIIT.

Join me, do your mountain climbers! Bump up your fitness routine.

Benefits

  • Great for muscular and cardiovascular Fitness
  • Work your arms, core and legs
  • Boost your metabolism
  • Low impact

 

What would be even better is doing Mountain climbers with friends. Join us at Fair Haven Fields. Here is the schedule.

I am on a Mission!

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I am taking my message on the trail! I have decided I need to be brave and reach out to more people. In person! It is easy to sit behind a desk and post things but to actually go out and meet new people AND present my message is a bit terrifying.  It is important what I have to share.

I am 62 and I can do burpees, mountain climbers and push-ups. Maybe you are not quite there but you can start somewhere. You can always get stronger and do things to feel better. I am here to tell you that it is possible and to start making some small changes that will make a difference!

I am also here to tell you that middle age does not need to be about putting on weight. I have lost 4 % points of body fat in the past 6 months with ease and grace! I can help you too!

This Sunday, I will be at Fair Haven Fields. Let’s get together for a walk and a talk! We will end with a few exercises to strengthen and stretch your low back. (Foundation Training) LIFE CHANGING! Meet me by the tennis courts off Dartmouth Ave. 8 AM. If you are not local and want to reach out please contact me and let’s talk!

I will bring George on Sunday. He is always up for a walk!

I will bring George on Sunday. He is always up for a walk!

Do you crave Oreo cookies?

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I am with my friend Karin who just finished up the 28 day Fit and Fabulous Program! We are starting the 7 day October program Monday. Contact me if you are local and would like to start with us on Monday. We have 2 kits available!

Here is a quick video, Karin talks about getting off the sugar! Click here for more details.