Day 5 #burning menopausal belly fat
Here is the tip of the day!
Drink more water. The word on the street is to drink 1/2 your body weight in water. So, if you weigh 140 lbs, drink 70 oz. I have been shooting for a gallon a day. I workout. It is August in NJ. I have bumped it up! Drinking water will help you lose weight, it is great for your skin and so important for healthy digestion.
Day 3
Bump it up…I have my workouts Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning. Usually, Wednesday all I do is walk George the dog. Today, I rode my bike in the basement for a half hour and sprinted a few of the commercials. The sprinting is key, boost the metabolism, and puts you into a fat burning mode.
Small changes can make a big difference. Working on the menopausal belly.
I would love to hear from you. What are you doing for exercise?
Love,
Mary
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I snack everyday. How about you? I actually text a Fit and Fabulous group everyday around 3:30 to have a snack and take their supplements. (only the best supplements of course.)
I am reading a new book. I found Jennifer L Scott of The Daily Connoisseur on youtube. I became obsessed. I bought her book Lessons from Madame Chic 20 Stylish Secrets I learned while living in Paris. It arrived in the mail and I open up the book to find an adorable 5×7 book. I am savoring it. It is all apart of a Fit and Fabulous lifestyle!
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Part 1 Diet and Exercise. (“MAKE DINING WELL A PRIORITY”)
Part 2 Style and Beauty. (Jennifer Loves An Apron.) (Who doesn’t?)
Part 3 How to Live Well. (“CLUTTER IS SO NOT CHIC.”) Jennifer is also a fan of the LIFE CHANGING MAGIC OF TIDYING UP by Marie Kondo.
The first chapter of MADAME CHIC, Snacking is So not Chic.
I agree, sitting down on the sofa, eating potato chips and watching TV is SO not chic. I do better especially in the afternoon when I have a snack. Here is my favorite snack. I try to sit down and enjoy it instead of shoving it in my mouth as I go out the door. I think the point is for me, slow down, take a moment and savor what I am eating. I not only enjoy it more, I noticed that I am eating less and feel more satisfied. AND bonus round less bloat!
I love reading lifestyle books. I love when people have their rules that they live by. It is always inspiring and motivating for me to do things a little differently and little better. You don’t have to do things exactly their way, tweak it to create a wonderful life for yourself and your family.
Let me know what if this resonates with you. I love to hear from you.
Love,
Mary
10 years ago, I could barely do 2-3 push ups in a row. I was a distance runner with no concern with upper body strength. Now, my workouts are a 45 minute full body workout focusing on strength, endurance and flexibility.
Check out the push-up off the ground. I was impressed with myself the first time I did this and to be honest I am impressed every time I do it:). It is very empowering. We are working on this in my class and most of the ladies can push up off the ground. Are you local? Would you like to learn more about my program. Click here.
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One of my clients touched his toes last week! It was a big deal. Flexibility is also so important. What are you working on today that you couldn’t do ten years ago? Please leave a comment. I would love to hear from you.
Full disclosure…not mine:)
Menopausal belly, flatter stomach, less bloat… I have been working on feeling my best. My abs don’t quite look like the photo BUT there are times when I feel like that. Strong abs are very empowering!!!
I have reduced my grains, I am not totally grain free, because I don’t want strict rules for myself. It doesn’t work. It increases my cortisol levels causes gas, bloat and weight gain. I am so happy I have figured that one out! It doesn’t pay to be mean to myself! I do so much better when I go easy. If I do have grains, I have a small portion and I am okay with that.
I am drinking a gallon of water a day. I have a cute mason jar and I drink four of them a day. That alone makes me feel and look better.
I have great workout classes three times a week. I have a wonderful community #fitandfabulous, we have an effective workout, laugh and and it becomes an occasional therapy session. All included in the price of the program! That is how you make exercise work for you! It needs to be fun!
Do everything you can to bring pleasure into your life right now!!!
Hula hoops…great ab workout!
How are you feeling? Are you feeling stuck? Are you tired of not fitting into your clothes? Constipated? Hot flashes? Do you need some support with all of this? Are you ready to get rid of the bloat and have a flatter stomach? I am here to support you. We are all in this together!
From a happy client. “I am going through menopause and struggling with hot flashes and waking up at night. I have had constipation issues all of my life. After three days on the Healthy Gut program I feel so much better from a constipation stand point and bonus round, no hot flashes and sleeping great.!” Elizabeth
Are you ready to get rid of the bloat and have a flatter stomach?
A month ago, I posted about menopausal belly. (This was the most popular post.) I went almost completely grain free for two weeks. I did feel better and my belly flatter. For me, I think it works better if I am easy on myself. I have been eating smaller portions and eating slower . Yesterday morning, I had 2 organic eggs, half a piece of Niman Ranch bacon and a half of a gluten free waffle with grass fed butter. I split everything with my son Thomas. It was completely satisfying. I didn’t feel bad about eating the waffle. It works better for me.
I do think it is great advise to cut back on grains, legumes, and obviously sugar. It all goes back to keeping your blood sugar balanced.
Today, I made flourless almond butter bread. “Paleo Sandwich Bread” Really great ingredients, but it is important not to over due it either. This is what happens to me when I start baking. I want a big thick slice with grass fed butter. I do have it on hand so I will choose the bread instead of gluten free waffles. A better choice.
Fancy paleo sandwich bread!
I cleaned out my kitchen cabinets and threw out all of my bread pans. I did save my tube pan and now I can make Fancy Paleo bread! I was surprised at how well it came out.
Try the recipe and let me know how you like it. I am sure I will come up with different versions. Stay tuned…
Love,
Mary
I have been getting asked about the supplements that I take. FIRST, let me tell you why I take them. Dr. Christiane Northrup told me too! These are the supplements that she list in all of her books. Her latest book Goddesses Never Age, they are included in something you do everyday. If you want to be a person that gets older but doesn’t age I suggest you get on her regimen. She has an amazing 14 day Goddesses Never Age Program to get you started.
I did not need to do any research nor do I have the background to research them. I certainly know that Dr. Northrup knows her stuff. If they are good enough for her, they are good enough for me.
Some of my clients say they are too expensive. Would you rather spend half the price and receive very little nutritional support? Or invest in your health and make it a priority? I decided that there is nothing more important than your health. I could go off and write about my son Thomas who spent the first 13 months of his life in the hospital and came home on a ventilator. One sentence explains enough. Health is a priority for me and my family.
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2 Antioxidants
2 Chelated Minerals
1 Fish oil
1 Vision support
1 Glucosamine
1Co Q 10
At bedtime, I take Calcium Magnesium, melatonin and liver detox. I take probiotic every day.
Here is a video from the company that describes the Quality Guaranteed.
As I am writing this, I think wow, that seems over the top. You know, it is very doable, takes 10 seconds to take your vitamins. I feel great for the most part, I get up early and workout hard three times a week, moved 5 yards of mulch this weekend, and I plan on getting better.
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Love,
Mary
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Do you get outside everyday? I do. I have George the dog who needs to be walked everyday twice a day. He loves weather, rain, wind, snow, sun. He is not crazy about thunderstorms.
Lately, I go out and work in my gardens. I try to limit it to 20 minutes a day . Just that makes you feel better, even if all I am doing is pulling dandelions or picking up dog poop. It just makes you feel good.
Grandpa Sam’s wheelbarrow
I wanted to honor Grandpa Sam’s wheelbarrow in my blog post. I have used it for years and so did he. It makes me happy to look at it. I did buy a big 6 cubic feet with a big fat tire which makes me happy too:)
Fit and Fabulous tip…Go outside everyday if only for a few minutes. It will make you feel better. “My body was designed to move and stretch and feel strong, flexible and alive. I love the feeling.” Dr. Christiane Northrup from her book Goddesses Never Age.
My Fit and Fabulous workouts are outside all year long. Come try a class. Hula hoops, Jump ropes and so much more. I can modify for any fitness level.
That is it for now. Go outside, take a walk, pick a dandelion, plant lettuce or just sit in the sunshine. Your choice.
Love,
Mary
I was an invited guest to Dr. Christiane Northrup’s book celebration, Goddesses Never Age in NYC last week. It was so thrilling to be part of such an amazing night.
I got into my Subaru with three of my friends and drove into the city which is always an adventure. We made it, parked in a garage and walked over to ABC HOME & CARPET which is a beautiful space. We enjoyed lovely snacks, vegetables and dip and sparkling water or wine served in beautiful glasses. Painting the picture for you and snacks are important.
How do I describe this? I love the confidence of Dr. Northrup, you immediately feel it when she walks on the stage. I want to be more like that. Exudes confidence. Skip the heels for me:) I know Dr. Northrup takes great care of herself and she inspires me to take better care of myself. She had acupuncture the afternoon of the event. You can see by the photo she looked amazing. Eve Ensler is also a very confident woman and the best part she had on black sneakers. Of course, I resonated with that… there is a woman who knows herself!
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I was going to break down the evening for you but here is a wonderful article by Miriam Ava, Colors of Gratitude and the Huffington Post. Worth the read. “Consider tonight a mass vaccination.”
MARY KININGHAM 