Category: #Fitness
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Why I Walk with a Weighted Vest (Especially After 40)
Walking has always felt accessible to me. It doesn’t require a plan, a playlist, or a block of uninterrupted time. It simply asks that you show up and move forward. Adding a weighted vest changed how walking feels in my body and how effective it is without changing the simplicity of it. As women move…
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Intermittent Fasting: The Game-Changer for Your Metabolism and Wellness
I started intermittent fasting as a way to reset my metabolism, and let me tell you—when I completed my first 36-hour fast, it felt like a switch had flipped. My body shifted into a whole new gear, and from that point on, I knew fasting would be a key part of my wellness journey. If…
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The Power of Protein & Healthy Fats: Why They’re Essential for Fat Loss, Muscle Retention, and Longevity
If there’s one thing I’ve learned on my health journey, it’s that protein and healthy fats are non-negotiable—especially as we age. I used to focus so much on cutting calories, eating “light,” and avoiding fat, thinking that was the key to losing weight and staying healthy. But the more research I did, the more I…
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Glucose Monitors for Non-Diabetics: What’s the Hype All About?
Hey there! It’s Brenda. I want to talk about something that completely changed the way I look at food, energy, and fat loss—continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). You’ve probably heard about people (even those without diabetes) wearing these little patches on their arms and tracking their glucose levels. A year ago, I was one of those…