Fit & Healthy Buffalo- Fitness Success After 40

Today, I'm excited to tell you about the power of small changes.  Sometimes, it is the smallest adjustments in our routines can lead to the most SIGNIFICANT benefits over time.  As we continue our journey together this April, let's focus on making tiny tweaks that can have a huge impact on our fitness goals. 1. Swap Your Snack: Instead of reaching for processed snacks, try a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts. It's a simple change that adds nutrients and energy to your day. 2. Take a Walking Break: If you find yourself sitting for long periods, set a timer to take a 5-minute walking break every hour. It's great for your circulation and will help clear your mind. 3. Hydration Station: Increase your water intake by keeping a water bottle at your desk, in your bag, and wherever you go. Add slices of cucumber or lemon for a refreshing twist. 4. Mindful Minutes: Dedicate the first 5 minutes of your morning to mindfulness or meditation. Starting your day with a clear, focuse

Avoid The Soul Crushing Workouts and Doomed-To-Fail Starvation Diets,,, cardio, more calories burnt. Fewer training days, more lean definition. More food, less fat stores. This is the 'easy mode' version of toning up... And you want to know what makes it all possible? Simple: A faster metabolism….

There is  one thing  that increases your fat loss. Without it, you will continue the never ending cycle of poor results. It’s not working out… It’s not macros… It’s not even walking… It’s even more fundamental than any of those! Here it is… It’s self-trust. Doing the things you say you’re going to do. Think back to the past year… How many times did you break a promise to yourself? I know I’ve been guilty of it! And it doesn’t need to be anything big… It could be that you were going to get up and go to the gym in the morning, but it was cold and raining… Or a work meeting went long and that’s why you didn’t track your food.  I’ll just start next week, you think to yourself. But these small broken promises make it harder and harder for you to stay on track. You can’t build on a broken foundation! So how do you fix it? How do you repair the trust with yourself? Make the smallest possible commitment and keep i

Ever heard the saying, "Exercise is queen and nutrition is king"? 🏋️‍♀️👑 It's a powerful duo that reigns supreme in the fitness kingdom. Building muscle and losing fat isn't just about lifting weights or running miles. It's a dance between the energy you expend and the fuel you take in. Nutrition lays the groundwork for transformation; it's the king that sets the rules. What you eat determines the quality of your kingdom—your body.

It happens to everyone. That moment when you realize that it’s time to do something about your weight. It may happen when you’re looking in the mirror or standing on the scale. Your first thought is to go on a ‘diet’ but as quickly as that enters your mind the ghosts of a hundred diets past return…along with all the frustration. (READ What Are You Waiting For ) Then you wonder, why bother? The weight will come back, as it always has. Then you’ll be back in front of the mirror as discouraged as ever. The answer is not to go on another diet. The answer is to create a vision and make it a priority. Creating a Vision.  What exactly do you wish to accomplish? If it’s weight loss, exactly how much weight? What size will you be when your goal is accomplished? Can you picture what you’ll look and feel like? Take time to clearly visualize what you really want to accomplish. This is your vision. Make it a Priority.  Having a vision is great, but unless you make i