Do you tend to start off the year with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm about what you want to change or improve, only to find your motivation waning by February (or sooner)? If this sounds familiar, you might think it's lack of motivation, willpower or desire that's the problem. When in fact, it may be the goals you've set and how you approach them that creates the real challenge. Especially if you’re picking goals that are so big and broad that you're setting yourself up

Do you ever feel like you start strong with healthy habits… but struggle to stick with them? You’re not alone. In midlife especially, life is full — busy schedules, low energy days, shifting routines — and it’s easy for even the best intentions to fall off. It’s not about a lack of motivation. It’s often that the habits you’re trying to follow don’t quite fit your life right now. Because let’s be honest — it’s easy to tell yourself: “I’m too tired” “I don’t have time” “I’ll s

Life rarely goes exactly as planned—especially in midlife. Between busy schedules, changing energy levels, family responsibilities, and the unexpected twists life throws our way, even the best intentions can get derailed. That's why successful women don't rely on a perfect plan—they rely on a flexible one. When Plan A isn't possible, having a back up plan helps you adapt without abandoning your goals. Whether it's swapping a workout for a walk, choosing a simpler meal option,

When You’re Doing “All the Right Things” But the Scale Won’t Move. If you’ve cleaned up your eating habits, started exercising, and still feel like the scale won’t budge — you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common (and most frustrating) challenges women face in midlife weight loss. It can leave you wondering what you’re doing wrong… or worse, ready to give up altogether. But here’s the truth: even when it feels like you’re doing all the things, many of our daily choices h

As the saying goes, "A goal is just a wish with a deadline." In order to make your health and fitness goals a reality you will need a plan. And not just any plan, a smart plan! The S.M.A.R.T. goal setting approach will set you up for success by helping you define your goals, supplying a clear course of action, and outlining steps it will take to get you there. Step 1: Specific. Be specific when stating what you want to accomplish. Including the why, where, who,

Have you ever set out to lose weight... eating healthier, exercising, and workout hard to do All The Right Things, only to find yourself frustrated, discouraged, and overwhelmed within a few months, or worse weeks? You're not alone, I hear it all the time. So many of the women I work with come to me after having tried (often multiple times), to figure out how to create AND then maintain healthy habits so that they can confidently take steps to reach their weight loss goals. B