Tag: health
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My Toxic Trait?
Trying to Make Everything as Nutritious as Possible… And One Way I Do That Is by Adding Greens to Everything We all have our quirks… and mine?My toxic trait is trying to make absolutely everything as nutritious as possible. 😅Smoothies? Add greens.Pasta? Add greens.Eggs? Yep… add greens.Burritos? Always greens.Soup? Greens.Salads? Even more greens. But truthfully?It’s one of the simplest habits that’s…
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Why Strong Thighs Are a Midlife Superpower (And How to Train Them)
For most of my adult life, I’ve been aware of my thighs.Not in a “love them” kind of way… more in a “why do they always gobble my shorts?” kind of way. And if you have naturally strong, muscular thighs, I’m willing to bet you know exactly what I mean. But recently I started learning…
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Why Slowing Down Can Actually Speed Up Your Weight Loss
If you’ve ever looked down at your watch mid-run and thought, “Why is my heart rate so high when I’m barely moving?”— you’re not alone. That’s been me lately. I live in a hilly area, and even when I feel like I’m running slow, my heart rate monitor tells another story. It’s not unusual for me…
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Why Your VO₂ Max Might Drop After COVID — Even When You’re Getting Fitter
Healthy Life, Simple Style If you track your fitness metrics, you’ve probably seen VO₂ max — a measurement of how well your body uses oxygen during exercise. It’s one of the best indicators of cardiovascular fitness and longevity. But what happens when you’re doing everything right — eating well, exercising consistently, lifting heavier, running farther — and your VO₂…
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VO2 Max, What it is, Why it Matters, and How to Improve it
When most people start a weight loss journey, they focus on the scale. But some of the biggest wins have nothing to do with weight at all. One of my favorite non-scale victories to chase is increasing my VO₂ max. So, what is VO₂ max? VO₂ max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use…
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Do You Really Need to Eat Protein Within 30 Minutes of Working Out? (Here’s the Truth)
Good nutrition matters, timing not so much By Laurel Seabrook · Healthy Life, Simple Style If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably heard a lot of rules about what and when to eat around your workouts: Sound familiar? There’s no shortage of advice floating around—some good, some outdated, and some that just adds unnecessary stress.…
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Is a Fibre Deficiency Secretly Sabotaging Your Weight Loss
You’ve been eating clean.You’ve added more protein.You’re even choosing the healthier snacks. So why hasn’t the scale budged… or worse, why are you still fighting cravings and energy crashes? 😩 Here’s the thing: it might not be about what you are eating, but about what’s missing.And for many women over 40, that missing piece is fiber. The…
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Why Sleep Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Weight Loss
By Laurel Seabrook · Healthy Life, Simple Style You’ve probably heard the advice: “Eat less, move more.”Sure, those things matter for fat loss—but there’s another thing that often gets overlooked: sleep. Sleep doesn’t just make you feel rested—it plays a huge role in controlling the hormones that dictate your hunger, cravings, and metabolism. If you’re skimping on…
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Why Oxidative Stress Could Be Blocking Your Weight Loss (and What You Can Do About It)
What Is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress happens when your body is out of balance—too many free radicals (unstable molecules that damage cells) and not enough antioxidants to keep them in check. Over time, this imbalance can harm your mitochondria (your energy engines), disrupt hormones, and fuel inflammation. The result? Your body holds on to fat,…
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Pack & Go Power Bars (High Protein + Fiber, No Bake)
My husband and I are heading out for a hiking weekend. Have you ever been to Port Renfrew? There’s a few beautiful hikes. The shopping isn’t so great so I like to pack as much as I can so I can stay on track with my weight loss. These Pack & Go bars travel nicely…