Healthy 716- Connecting the 716 to Healthier Living

🌟 Screw Starving Yourself: Embrace a Healthy Approach to Fitness at Any Age! 🌟 Would you ever tell a teenage girl to slash her calories and starve herself to stay thin? Absolutely not! We understand that promoting such behavior can harm a young woman’s self-image and physical health. Yet, when women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s aim to tone up, many of us find ourselves falling into that same restrictive mindset. It’s incredible how society continues to accept restrictive diets, thinking it's somehow okay for older women to deprive themselves of the nutrition they need—while cringing at the sight of young girls doing the same. The truth? There is NO age at which it’s healthy or effective to deprive yourself. The Fallacy of Restrictive Dieting Why take 20 steps backward for only 10 steps forward? Fad diets and excessive calorie-cutting can create a frustrating cycle of disappointment, burnout, and a negative relationship with food. Instead of succumbing to the noise that promot...

From Dream to Reality: The Journey of Achievement and Transformation 🌟 It's not just about the pounds you drop—it's about the life you gain! Each step on your journey of achievement transforms not only your body but your mindset, relationships, and confidence. Embrace the change and watch your whole life flourish! 💪✨ #Transformation #JourneyToSuccess #LifeChange

Our clients couldn't tone until they knew THIS... They tried everything before Applied Fitness Fads. Running. Low carb. No carb. Any and every plan under the sun, they felt they'd tried it already. And menopause just tanked things even more. But there were 3 mistakes they kept making. Mistakes that were so common, yet so easy to fix. You can discover these 3 mistakes you've been making (and how to fix them) right here!

Here's What Women Over 40 Who Lose Weight (and KEEP it Off) Know... What NO longer works: 1. Cardio - gone are the days of doing excessive cardio. Believe it or not - that no longer works for women over 40 and can put more stress on our bodies. We need to turn to strength training - 3x’s/week. 2. Eating under 1200 calories. I know we think this is the solution to lose weight but it is NOT! We need to eat to fuel our body and burn fat. By limiting food intake, it is only harming our bodies - not helping it. 3. Limiting Carbs. I know we are overly cautious when it comes to eating carbs. We think they are the enemy so we prepare our plate by removing or limiting them. Yes - processed carbs are the enemy but healthy carbs are not. 4. Exercise then sit all day. Back in the day, I think we spent a lot of time in the gym exercising but then we came home and sat the rest of the day. I think many of us still do that today. We think that because we got our 30-60 minute ex...

Cardio over 40? Make no mistake, this is a warning: Cardio turned its back on all of us long ago. In our 20s, sure we could run all we wanted and our bodies happily ate up all that hard effort... But as we age, our bodies produce more stress hormones during heavy cardio — and those stress hormones retain more body fat. I'm already feeling it in my 30s, but of course it's MORE pronounced in the 40s and beyond! So cardio isn't the saving grace it used to be... Which is why you want to rely on THIS instead.

THIS Even Shocked Me! 50! This is the daily recommended protein intake from the FDA. It doesn't factor in weight, muscle density, fat %, height, or any other meaningful measurements... Just one blanket statement for everyone. 50 grams of protein. Compare this with what our clients eat... Often 125g, 150g, and even MORE depending on the client we're helping reach her body composition goals. Why do we recommend so much more? It's not because the FDA is wrong and we're right. They're providing basic nutrition guidelines. NOT advice on toning and building lasting muscle definition that keeps you strong, healthy, and mobile as you age. So today's takeaway? If you track nothing else, at least start with protein. Just see how much you're eating and don't overestimate. Then raise it and see if you don't start building more muscle faster than you'd ever expect. There's no magic key to toning, but protein is pretty damn close!

Bet you didn't know THIS about your metabolism... When your metabolism slows it throws off your hormones, there's a new power struggle that kicks in... Progesterone vs. cortisol Now, progesterone plays multiple essential roles, not the least of which is curbing your stress response from cortisol. What does this mean in a broad sense? Less progesterone = higher cortisol response. Cortisol = 'survival mode' and fat buildup. So when you stress about things and your mind is occupied with a mound of BS you have to deal with... Or you hit the gym for too long and put tons of extra physical stress on your body... Expect more stored fat covering up that muscle tone you've worked so hard for. It sucks, but it's the truth. That's why no amount of cardio will get the job done. Why no amount of food cutting (another stressor) will work, either. This leaves only one answer to eliminate that constant push-pull — only one way to minimize the minuses of exer...

Cookie- Cutter GENERIC-based plans often go off the rails after the age of 40... What used to work no longer produces the same results, no matter how strictly you adhere to it. Even if you follow it to the letter. A big reason is that no matter how much else stays the same, one thing fundamentally does not: Metabolism. When your metabolism becomes sluggish, and stalls so does your results. What used to work... suddenly stops... Exercise needs change Plus stress tolerance and so many other factors. Taking all this into account, it's easy to assume that nothing will work But nothing could be further from the truth! You just need to update your rule book a bit. If that sounds like an oversimplification, I totally get it... But it will make much more sense when you see how straightforward it can be to get toned after 40 When nothing else seems to work and you want a fitness success after 40 solution... Try this....

The fitness world is flooded with conflicting advice, and I felt lost in a sea of options. I tried everything, but nothing seemed to work. Until I narrowed it down to the 3 essential methods that changed the game. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to clarity. Want to cut through the noise and discover the simplicity behind a toned physique? Click to watch my free training.

  Let’s face it, getting and staying fit and healthy is hard work.  There’s all the effort that you have to put out in making wholesome meals.  There’s the will power that you must muster in avoiding unhealthy (TASTY!) foods.  There’s the energy that it takes to get out of bed early to get in a workout before the day begins.  There’s the struggle to lace up your shoes at the end of a long day to head out and be active rather than diving into the comfort of the couch.  To be fit and healthy is to choose to do what’s hard, right now.   Because let’s face it, getting dinner from a drive thru is easier than making it at home. And eating whatever looks the most enticing is easier than saying no thank you.  And sleeping in is easier than getting up at the crack of dawn to exercise.  And settling into the couch at the end of your day is easier than moving your body through something active.  We are faced with these decisions all day, e...

Cut back on this after 40+ (IF fat loss is your goal!) When we should be doing less of this, many women choose to increase it. In moderation it can be very healthy... But too much, and you'll sabotage the progress you've worked so hard to create! Plus, after 40 + this becomes much harder on our bodies and increases stress hormone production... Causing us to hold onto more fat stores. Which clearly works against the goals we have for ourselves. Left unchecked, this will keep setting you back even if you do everything else right... And eat at your energy levels, leaving you feeling constantly drained. To discover what this is and reduce or eliminate it from your routine...

Get Stronger, Live Better: The Power of Strength Training After 40 As we age, our bodies naturally lose muscle mass, bone density, and metabolism, leading to decreased energy, mobility, and overall health. But it's not inevitable! Strength training is a game-changer for people over 40, helping to reverse these declines and improve overall well-being.

Do you ever find yourself getting really frustrated that.........no matter how hard you seem to try, sticking to a diet or workout routine always seems to fail? It’s not because of your intentions and it’s not because of your desire to change. It’s because you’ve fallen into the trap that we all do which is…....."if I can’t follow the plan 100% I won’t see results, so what’s the use?" Now that Summer is here, that mindset can derail us even more. But this thinking is exactly why most of us go up and down for YEARS when it comes to our health and fitness goals. It's the classic "all or nothing mentality". But here's the thing.....it doesn't take discipline to get the results you're after. It just takes consistency. There's a BIG difference. Discipline is all about a strict and rigid adoption of RULES. Rules that, if broken, require punishment. When we apply that punishment to ourselves it usually means self loathing, and ultimately self sabotage. ...

5 Reasons (plus a BONUS) Why You NEED To Be Doing Strength Training 1. You won't get bulky. Seriously. Women who get bulky WANT to do it and work hard at it. It doesn't happen by accident. 2. You burn more calories at rest with lean muscle tissue, meaning you can work out less, eat more, and tone faster. 3. Bone strength. Weight-bearing exercise offers it in spades. 4. Energy. More muscle means more JUICE. Fewer energy troughs and spikes, better balance throughout the day. 5. Better sleep, rest, and recovery. Often within weeks (or less). But the BIGGEST reason I love strength training?

  As we age, our bodies undergo various transformations, and weight gain is a common concern for many women over 40. But fear not! Instead of resorting to grueling workouts that leave you feeling drained, let’s explore the real reasons behind weight gain after 40 and discover effective strategies to maintain a healthy body. Hormones: The Culprit Hormonal Fluctuations : As you approach menopause, your hormones—such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone—start to play tricks on you. These fluctuations lead to changes like decreased bone density, lean muscle loss, and mood swings. It’s like a hormonal rollercoaster! But remember, you’re not alone. Metabolism Matters Sluggish Metabolism : Blame it on the hormones again! Your resting metabolic rate naturally slows down with age, and lower estrogen levels contribute to this sluggishness. Plus, you tend to accumulate more fat, especially around your waistline. But here’s the secret: Stay Active! Regular exercise ...

The truth about hormones & toning Imagine if your hormones worked with you. Replacing energy dips and mood swings with a smooth-running metabolism that builds lean definition while you eat more. Not only is this POSSIBLE... I can show you how to do it. Check out this video to see how!

Have you noticed how people jump onboard with a popular fad diet, lose 5, 10 or even 20 pounds…only to gain it all back and then some. Why does this happen? It’s actually a simple concept, and once you understand it you will be forever saved from the tortures of yo-yo dieting. Fad diets saddle you with unsustainable calorie restrictions and some even cut out entire food groups just to produce that short lived drop in weight—a process that is actually harmful to your long term metabolism. The fad diets also ignore one major component to shaping up: exercise. You see, most fad diets operate on one age old premise:  cut calories, cut calories, cut calories.  By restricting the type and amount of food consumed the fad dieter usually sees an immediate drop in weight. If only it stopped there… But it doesn’t stop there. Life continues, and the fad dieter returns to their pre-diet eating habits—with one major difference in their body due to the sudden drop in pounds. The...

  People tend to assume that in order to lose weight they need to cut calories. This is NOT necessarily true. In fact, cutting more calories could be the reason you might not be losing weight. There are a couple things to consider first. What is your body and metabolism used to when it comes to your nutrition? People typically fall into one of three categories. 1 - Chronic over eater. You are consuming more calories than your body requires daily.   2 - Chronic under eater. You’ve been trying to lose weight so you cut calories.  You’ve been restricting what you eat for years and not seeing results. This can happen if you have a busy or inconsistent schedule as well. 3 - Yo-yo Eater. You try to be REALLY good with your eating.  Avoid carbs and foods you love.   When you fall off the wagon, you binge on ALL of the things.  You go from eating few calories to eating a LOT of calories. ALL of these types of eaters place a large amount of stress on your...