Aging Fiercely

Today, I come to you with a mission, a quest—nay—an epic saga to vanquish the dreaded muffin top! That's right, that pesky protrusion when our jeans decide to embrace a muffin's silhouette atop our waistband—well it has finally met its match! We are embarking on a grand expedition to bid adieu to this unnecessary accessory we carry around once and for all. No more strategic wardrobe choices to cam...

‘Tis the season for festive gatherings, stressful shopping, and triple-sized to-do lists. Ahhhh the holidays. Just when you think you’ve got it all under control, the gingerbread cookies come marchin’ in. In this episode, I’m talking about the potential reasons why during this time of year, our eating seems to go haywire - there are a few solid reasons why - and how we can better approach all the...

Are you more of a stress bag when it comes to the holidays or do you lean to the more joyful side of things? I’m on a quest to create more joy around meal planning, gift-giving, and how to make sure I don’t overeat this season! Walk with me and let’s talk about how we can ease the stress that often pairs so easily with the holidays. And if you’ve mastered the art of breezing through the holidays w...

It’s all about playing with change and giving yourself the generous freedom not to expect perfection! I’m sharing the three things I’m playing with to help me feel better from the inside out. If you feel inspired, share with me your ideas and experiments on creating healthy change! If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast , please subscribe on Apple or Spotify and leave a review to help spre...

There are days - sometimes a string of days - when you can’t seem to stop the negative thoughts from building up around you. When you begin focusing on one negative thought, you begin to feed the beast, and ultimately you give away your power. AM talks about how she’s been feeding the beast this week and despite having a slew of tactics she’s used in the past to help her work through situations li...

Seeing a muffin top staring back at you from the bathroom mirror does not mean EVERYTHING MUST NOW CHANGE AND I SHALL NEVER EAT BREAD AGAIN! Usually that’s the mind feeling like it must jump into action mode. Thankfully(!) there’s another way to deal with the situation and this week AM talks about how to better approach the process of change. If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast , please...

From time to time we all get stuck in life. AM talks about the current rut she’s in and what she’s doing to turn it all around! If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast , please subscribe on Apple or Spotify and leave a review to help spread the love! ❤️ You can also share this podcast with a bestie! Get full access to Aging Fiercely at amcostanzo.substack.com/subscribe

Sometimes a little fine-tuning is required when it comes to speaking to yourself about how much you dread working out! AM gives you three phrases to try on for size to help you change the way you speak internally that can allow you to create a fun—yes, she said fun!—and consistent workout practice. If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast , please subscribe on Apple or Spotify and leave a re...

AM breaks down how she took a bad day and turned it around - literally trading sobs for smiles! If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast , stick around by subscribing on Apple or Spotify . Did you know you’re able to share this podcast with a bestie? Go ahead… show your bestie you care! Share Mindfully Yours with your BESTIE!!!! ❤️ Get full access to Aging Fiercely at amcostanzo.substack.com...

If you think you’re old now, just wait till you get older! There’s no use in using your age as a reason NOT to do something - in fact it’s downright preposterous and wasteful of valuable energy. If you need a little kick in ye old keister, listen in and AM will help inspire you to begin whatever creative project you’ve been wanting to do—and will even give you permission to do it imperfectly as po...

Instead of throwing away any and all progress when you realize you’ve bitten off more than you can comfortably chow down on when trying to create healthier habits - allow yourself to adjust the settings a bit. AM discovered she didn’t have to eliminate so much from her diet - she realized what was missing and decided to do these three things instead. If you’re enjoying the  Mindfully Yours Podcast...

Knowing where to begin when you’re trying to lose weight can be overwhelming! There are so many options, and about as many failed attempts… but not anymore. Today Anne Marie is going to give you her 1-2 approach that will make beginning any new weight loss “journey” an easy one! If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast , please subscribe on Apple or Spotify and leave a review to help spread...

SEPTEMBER IS HERE! Buh-bye wayward habits, September is the new January and I’m hitting the month hard with a ban on booze and all things carbs (the yummy ones that is - pasta, pizza, bread - shed a little tear.) Find out how I’m doing it and hot your own “reset’ button if you too ate too many hot dogs this summer! If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast , please subscribe and leave a revie...

When I wake up in the morning I scan my mental landscape for problems, and that’s not the best way to start your day. Here’s what we can do instead to create a better day! If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast , please subscribe and leave a review to help spread the love! ❤️ You can also sign up for my Sunday Mail Drop where I write about how to live a healthier life with more ease! It’s...

What I discovered about life at the Baseball Hall of Fame was mind-blowing! It’s not about creating a work/life balance, but creating something supremely more powerful! If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast , please subscribe and leave a review to help spread the love! ❤️ You can also sign up for my Sunday Mail Drop where I write about how to live a healthier life with more ease! It’s a S...

Today I have a special guest—my best friend!—and we’re talking about how we each approach weight loss differently—because this ain’t a one-size-fits-all thing! If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast , please subscribe and leave a review to help spread the love! ❤️ You can also sign up for my Sunday Mail Drop where I write about how to live a healthier life with more ease! It’s a Sunday mor...

Instead of approaching a goal from a mindset that screams “ I need to prove myself!!!!”, here’s how to come at it from a deliberately relaxed mindset instead. If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast , please subscribe and leave a review to help spread the love! ❤️ You can also sign up for my Sunday Mail Drop where I write about how to live a healthier life with more ease! It’s a Sunday morn...

Sometimes you can’t stop the excuses from vomiting out all over the place! If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast , please subscribe and leave a review to help spread the love! ❤️ You can also sign up for my Sunday Mail Drop where I talk about how to live a healthier life with more ease! It’s a Sunday morning, mimosa-clinking 🥂 good time! Click here to sign up: amcostanzo.com Get full acc...

Not everything that happened in the past needs to follow you into the future. You get to decide what to keep, and what gets torched to the ground! If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast , please subscribe and leave a review to help spread the love! ❤️ You can also sign up for my Sunday Mail Drop where I talk about how to live a healthier life with more ease! It’s a Sunday morning, mimosa-c...

No buts about it, this double word swap will shine a new light on old problems! If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast , please subscribe and leave a review to help spread the love! ❤️ You can also sign up for my Sunday Mail Drop where I talk about how to live a healthier life with more ease! It’s a Sunday morning, mimosa-clinking 🥂 good time! Click here to sign up: amcostanzo.com Get ful...

When reality bites, take charge with this one powerful tool we all possess. (Pssssssst, it’s our childlike imagination we’ve let wither away!) If you’re enjoying the Mindfully Yours Podcast, please subscribe and leave a review to help spread the love! Get full access to Aging Fiercely at amcostanzo.substack.com/subscribe

I got stuck in a pit of my own making because I had the stupid idea to see what other writers were doing and note how successful they appeared to be compared to me - and it made me feel bad about myself. Really bad. In this episode I talk about why we no longer need to look to everyone else for answers because the truth is, no one knows what they’re doing at first, it’s all one great big experimen...

Change the way you set goals and you may begin achieving more than you imagined possible - with a lot less stress. When working with clients, I discovered a common thread that kept many from getting what they wanted - and it all stemmed from their beliefs about their abilities. Apparently we’re not a very trusting-of-our-own-abilities species! Learn the one question you need to ask yourself before...

There are a million ways to do one thing - and the fun is finding out which one way works best for you instead of trying to follow the masses. Whether it’s losing weight, eating better, changing jobs - there are a million ways to do one thing and the real tell-tale sign if you’re doing it right is how much you’re enjoying the process. Whats the energy you’re bringing? Get full access to Aging Fier...

We all have that little voice in our heads nitpicking the things we do - and somedays it’s obnoxiously loud! Here’s a simple tactic I’ve begun to use to silence it (a little), and how I’ve learned to slow its momentum (as in when one negative thought engages another and then another and before you know it, like water to a gremlin, you’re host to a party of nasty little thoughts that want to bring...