International Women’s Day celebrating a 91 year-young woman rowing championš„
Hey friends~ Celebrating you ā¤ļø as we head toward International Womenās Day on March 8th. I’m especially celebrating a hero, 91-year-young Alida Kingswood. I hope she’s basking in the glow of a fantastic finish in the recent International Indoor Rowing Championship. She finished this race with a great time, and huge applause at the end. […]
We need heroes.
Hello my friends~ This is a new feature in Thoughtbox – My Heroes. I wore this tank top in sessions last week. You might have been there when I talked about it. @run_kiwi_run has been my hero since I heard this incredible story of grit and guts in 2017. I’ve been sharing her inspirational story […]
Have to, want to, get to.
Hello friends~ By now you know that my newsletters and coaching are for women in the age demographic of perimenopausal and postmenopausal years – which can be 4 – 10 years or more, until menses stops at menopause, and then it’s a lifetime afterward – meaning anywhere between age 30 and beyond. Men are also […]
The Recipe Issue – Food Love ā¤ļø
Hello friends~ Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and I hope you’re planning to give yourself (and maybe someone else!) some culinary love. This issue offers a salad and dinner recipe, plus a chocolatey dessert for Valentine’s Day (or any time – chocolate can be healthful!), featuring chickpeas, salmon, vegetables, and healthy fats. Start Valentines Day and […]
Weight Loss BS
Hi Friends~ You’ve probably heard news about the miracle fat loss drug Ozempic or Wegovy. It works. Many who have struggled with obesity, or diabetes have benefitted. Semaglutide injection is intended to regulate blood sugar and insulin, but it’s been co opted by those who can afford it (up to $1500/month) as a get thin […]
Mission Control
Hello my friends~ I hope you’re intentionally allowing time for yourself, “making space” for you during these gray mid-winter months. If we take time to breathe deeply, to go outdoors, to nourish our bodies, we’re more able to deal with small day-to-day minor annoyances, giving us a sense of control. But… On top of daily […]
We’re All Role Models
Hello friends~ It’s the best feeling when clients or family members let me know me that they’ve picked up some nugget of strength or nutrition wisdom. Sometimes they’ll say I inspired them to eat more protein and healthy carbs. Or they might tell me that they lifted a grandchild out of a pack n’ play […]
You’re Stronger Than You know
Hello friends, I hope that you’re starting the year being good to yourself, moving your body, feeling positive, and having some fun. Especially at this time of year, well all year for that matter, it’s impossible to avoid the media preaching about wellness, fitness, strength, recovery, building habits, making space, finding time, breathing, sleeping, dieting […]
The Recipe Issue~ 3 Winter Warmers With Protein And Fiber You Need
Hello my friends~ Do you get enough protein? It isn’t easy finding smart, delicious protein sources. Take a look at your diet to determine whether you need more protein (and leucine) in meals and through the day for muscle synthesis and repair. Athletes through menopause and beyond need more protein and leucine than premenopause. In […]
The 2023 Color Of The Year Is All About Optimism And Strength
Hello my friends~ Do you see personalities in colors? I definitely do. So it’s always been interesting to see what theĀ Pantone Color Institute picks for the color of the year…this one deserves a drumroll… 2023! āViva Magenta ā¦ live life boldly in the moment.ā https://time.com/6238112/pantone-color-of-the-year-2023/ The color Viva Magenta ā… vibrates with vim and vigor, […]