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Sharing some of the habits that helped with my hormones, mood, sleep, energy, and life! ...
What does it take to make daily life easier and safer for seniors? Aging comes with challenges that often require more attention and care. Many older adults need help with tasks, but still want to keep their independence. ...
Ever since my aortic valve replacement in 2017, I have been on the beta-blocker metoprolol. This is mostly to prevent possible heart arrhythmia but also helps control my blood pressure. It seems to be working fine and I have no noticeable side effects, other than my heart rate doesn’t seem to go up quite as high during exercise. Wednesday showed its effects more dramatically. I had finished my prescription bottle and Wednesday morning I could not find the replacement bottle. I usually take it first thing in the morning before any activity. I decided to go on my ride anyway and look for it later. Wednesday was scheduled to be a harder ride, a long brisk tempo ride followed by an interval session and on-bike strength training. I wore my chest strap for heart-rate monitoring, which I know is accurate. ...
Why do some clients crush their nutrition goals while others spin their wheels? Spoiler: It’s not just about willpower or nutritional knowledge. What often separates success from stuck in nutrition coaching is how behaviors are shaped and reshaped over time. ...
Hi friends! Happy Friday! How are you? I hope you’ve had a wonderful week! We’re still here in Sevilla and enjoying the amazing food, sights, shopping, time with friends, and some shows/touristy events, too. I’m crossing my fingers that the Pilot can make it out here to celebrate Father’s Day! I hope that you have a fun and relaxing weekend ahead. ...
It’s a question I ask myself all the time – am I a real runner? Because in a world of Strava statistics and running influencers (let’s call them ‘runfluencers’) it’s almost impossible not to compare yourself. And that leaves you feeling like you’re nowhere near hitting the criteria of what it is to be a runner. ...
Staying hydrated in the summer heat can be challenging, but it’s also important. After all, roughly 50% to 60% of your body weight is water, and losing too much of it can lead to fatigue, dizziness, and other dehydration symptoms. We often focus on what to drink to stay hydrated (with plain water being the obvious choice), but how to stay hydrated isn’t just about beverages. What you eat can significantly boost your hydration too. In fact, an estimated 20% or more of our daily water intake comes from food. This means that incorporating hydrating foods into your summer diet can help you meet your fluid needs while also providing vitamins and electrolytes. ...