Belly Fat

Stress & Belly Fat

The other day a client of mine asked me: “I have all this fat around my middle, but my legs and arms are still in pretty good shape. What does this mean? Why do I store fat this way?” After the age of 40 (actually 35!), your hormones are pretty much in control of how…

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I Just Want to Lose This Belly!

Soooo….you are doing sit ups, crunches, and putting in serious time at the gym but still can’t get rid of that stubborn belly fat?  This is one of the most common problems I hear from women and the question I get asked the most. Our mid-section can cause such frustration which is why I’m sharing…

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Carbs and Fat Loss

  I often hear this time of year, “I am cutting carbs” in attempts to lose weight or shed fat. Yes, cutting out carbs will definitely result in a loss of body fat.  When talking about carbohydrates we often focus on the refined and starchy carbs such as breads, pasta, rice, potatoes, biscuits, cereals. However, carbohydrates…

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Why Your Eating & Exercise Matter Even More After 40

“Stop following weight loss protocols designed for twenty year old male bodybuilders & female fitness models in their twenties & thirties!. Perimenopause, Menopause & Postmenopausal change requires a different approach” — Dr. Jade Teta This quote from one of my favorite fitness mentors above sums it up. Common complaints I often hear from friends, clients and…

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