Steady as She Goes (it's all about the blood sugar)
Forget outdated models of calories in vs calories out. It's all about the blood sugar, and keeping it stable. Repeated blood sugar spikes and dips lead to some truly awful outcomes, but there's a lot you can do to improve your blood sugar control without having to cut out everything that's sweet and lovely. Read on to find out more.
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It's not about the number on the scales......
Weight loss is such a triggering issue for many, and the strategies that work for men can be counter-productive for women. Let's re-frame this to be less about aesthetics and more about strength. Our bodies are awesome and they don't deserve to be punished! But we can encourage them to use the nourishment we give them to provide oomph rather than ooph!
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Would you Like Some Unshakeable Confidence?
What's the simplest way to feel good about ourselves and develop more confidence? Read on.....
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Supplements for the Deficient!
Many women are low in vital nutrients. The best way to find out is to test. The next best strategy is to take supplements for the most likely deficiencies, and see what happens to your energy, mood, and aches! All the vitamins are essential (they are vital amines, after all), but some are more likely to be present in low levels, and cause particular problems to women. If you are wondering why you are permanently tired and you've lost your zing, it could be due to deficiencies.
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Hormones - Part One
Hormones exert a huge influence over just about every area of our lives, and the imbalances that come along with perimenopause, and the depleted levels that occur during menopause, can wreak havoc on our physical and mental health. It's also fair to say that these changes come at a time when many women are facing other challenges, and we just aren't resourced to deal with them. Here we look at some of the issues, and in subsequent articles we'll look at some approaches to tackle them!
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Slow is the New Fast
Gone are the days of banging out reps at speed. Slow is so much better. Eccentric exercise leads to better gains in muscle mass than concentric contractions, and going slowly minimises the risk of injury. The muscles being under load for longer at a time is also very beneficial. Give it a go!
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Awesome Adaptogens
Adaptogens could be all that stands between you and much better health. Their effects can be transformational. Certainly worth a try!
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