Live Your Best Midlife

In today's Pep Talk  I interview Rob Landes, owner of Good Life Nutrition Company in Marion, IL  Rob is not only a nutrition guru, he is also a physical therapist.  I knew he would be the perfect person to ask about pickleball performance, stamina, recovery, hydration and more!  If you participate in any outdoor sport or activity, you will enjoy this interview!   You can f...

Since I've become an empty nester it seems we are dining out even more.  In today's Pep Talk, I discuss how I approach going out to dinner without gaining lbs.  It takes a little discipline but you honestly won't miss out on anything... in fact, often times it could just be changing up the order of what you eat.  Check out the research from:   https://www.instagram.com/glucoseg...

Drinking and cussing... Who am I to judge? ;) In today's Pep Talk I explain how I'm not judging anyone on drinking adult beverages but I've recognized that for my own health journey I've had to limit my alcohol intake to (ideally) two nights a week.  I explain how alcohol is absorbed in the body, how long it stops fat loss and how to track your macronutrients while drinking alcoholic beverage...

In today's Pep Talk,  I'm joined by Dr. Jennifer Haessler, ND.   Have you ever wondered what a Naturopathic doctor does? Or what the differences are between and ND and an MD?  Dr. Jennifer helps explain just that! Dr. Jennifer has built her practice helping women naturally balance their hormones.  You can find her on Instagram @jenniferahaessler or go to her website www.dr...

I absolutely love group fitness classes... the energy, the friendships, the motivation... it's all there.  But are you getting the body composition results you want?  As we age (over 40) our workouts must change with us.  We can't get by with the same skincare regime or sleep schedule, so would we think our workouts don't need to change? ;) In today's Pep Talk, I explain WHY your gr...

While interviewing Sarah L. Cowart I couldn't stop thinking... I needed her while I was in college twenty something years ago!   Sarah has worked with thousands of students as they balanced the transition from high school to college.  She knows it isn’t easy.  She's been there.  And on top of that, she was a collegiate student-athlete.  There isn’t a quick fix or even a ma...

I'm on year two of our new empty nest life and so far we are loving it!  I've learned a thing (or ten) since our last chick flew the coop and I'm sharing the list today!  1. Continue to create a schedule for yourself 2. Get a new hobby 3. Say yes more 4. Friendships may change 5.  Your spouse is your BFF 6. Travel 7. Have a plan for how long you will financially support your childre...

This week I'm joined by Kassie Dewitt, OTD, OTR/L, and all around pelvic floor expert!  If you are a female you will want to listen! Dr. Kassie discusses how leaking urine is not normal and there are ways to heal yourself with out surgery.  Trust me when I say we cover IT ALL!   Grab Dr. Kassie's free "Pelvic Floor Health 101 Guide":  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63349f8...

Did you know that losing fat over forty requires some new strategies?  The way you ate and worked out in your 20s and 30s may not be what your body needs now.  I'm a 49 year old fitness and nutrition coach so I completely understand the frustration that can come from trying to get lean after 40.  But it is possible to feel and look your best through peri-post menopause!  Here a...

Hello! I'm a nutrition & fitness coach by day and a pickleball fanatic by night! I am thrilled to share in depth information with you in this podcast that is for you Gen X and Baby Boomers.  I am here to help you ditch the old school diet mentality and embrace a healthy lifestyle that also includes plenty of fun!  And oh yah, pickleball!  When I became an empty nester it became...