Now that you’ve read Edie’s awesome success story, you may be asking how YOU can avoid becoming THAT old person. The trick is to start now…right this very minute…don’t wait one more day. The aging process is relentless. It starts right around age 25 (scary, isn’t it??) when our skin loses its ability to bounce
Looking for a drinkable meal option? How about a way to get more veggies into your daily diet? Here are two smoothies that contain a full meal’s worth of carbs, protein & veggies. Blend ’em up & enjoy! Oatmeal or Sweet Potato Protein Smoothie 1 c regular rolled oats, cooked OR 4 oz sweet potato,
We’ve all been there… wishing we didn’t eat all of that! Especially during a holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas. We fill that plate with all the traditional things that we only have once a year and somehow manage to fit it all into our bellies and then we sometimes go back for more, even after
If you love pasta & cream sauce…but are looking for a dairy-free alternative, this is your go-to! Serves 4 1 c cashews 4 T olive oil 12 oz mushrooms, a variety, torn into bite-size pieces Salt 1 medium leek, white & pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
This is an outline from Coach Michelle’s weekly Facebook Live. View the full video here. Nutrition CHO Standard rec’s are 30-60g / hr Higher levels (60-120g/hr) Decrease RPE Decrease muscle fatigue Have to be trained (1-2x/wk) Combo of fructose & glucose Eat real food as much as possible More complex…paces the rate of CHO release
This is an outline from Coach Weekly Michelle’s Facebook Live – Choosing Swim Equipment. View the full video here. Suits Swim Suits Built for lounging on pool deck, playing in the water Lap or Training Suits Built for swimming as exercise, doing lots of laps Designed for comfort, stretch, durability Not designed for speed Competition
This is an outline from Coach Michelle’s weekly Facebook Live. View the full video here. What is Cortisol? Steroid hormone produced by adrenal glands Helps body respond to stress & danger (needed for flight or fight) – Increases metabolism of glucose & fat Catabolic effect on PRO Controls blood pressure Controls sleep/wake cycles Reduces inflammation
This is an outline from Coach Michelle’s weekly Facebook Live. View the full video here. FACT: Average weight gain during 6-wk holiday period is about 1lb. BUT the weight often stays on & accumulates year after year.SOLUTION: Stick to your healthful habits, but have fun too!Healthful Habits Maintain exercise routine…particularly helpful if you exercise in
This is an outline from Coach Michelle’s Weekly Facebook Live. View the full video here. Macronutrients Carbs – E source Protein – Rebuilding…muscle synthesis from life/exercise, E source Fats – E source, hormone regulation Water – Used in processing macro’s (CHO), temp regulation How Much? Carbs – 45-65% Protein – 10-35% Fats – 20-35% Water
This is an outline from Coach Michelle’s Weekly Facebook Live. View the full video here. Natural Process Softness is part of eating & digestion It should come & go Causes Food Salt Carbs Fat (takes longer to digest) Dairy (lactose) Fructose (dried fruit, onions) FODMAPS Short-chain carbs – harder to break down Found in some