5 Simple Steps for Achieving Any Goal

What is your immediate goal?  If you don’t have a ready answer then chances are good that your motivation is low and it has resulted in a lack of results.  If you’re not happy with your body then your workouts have lost focus.  What is your immediate goal?  If you don’t have a ready answer […]

The Dangers of Fad Diets, Starvation Diets, and Over-Exercising for Women Over 40

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and for women over 40, it becomes even more crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, the pressure to stay slim and fit often leads to the adoption of unhealthy practices, such as fad diets, starvation diets, and over-exercising. While these methods might offer quick results, they […]

The Silent Struggle: Why Losing Weight Is So Hard for Women Over 40

As we age, our bodies undergo a myriad of changes, and for women over 40, one of the most frustrating and emotional challenges can be losing weight. It’s a silent struggle that many face, often feeling alone and without support, as the world around them seems to focus on the beauty and fitness of youth. […]

Want Amazing Results? Include Strength Training!

Strength training, also known as resistance training, has long been associated with men and bodybuilders, but it is an essential component of a well-rounded fitness program for women as well, especially those over the age of 40. While cardiovascular exercise is important for heart health and weight management, strength training provides a multitude of benefits […]

Getting Fit Fast (Fitness Success After 40)

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered: How did I let myself go this far? That’s OK! Now is the perfect time to get back into shape, fast. Let’s change your in-front-of-the-mirror thought bubble to: Wow, I’m looking amazing! by reading on and taking the action steps below. Start with Motivation: Why do you want to get […]

Successful people all have this in common…

Can you guess the one surprising factor that separates West Point cadets who finish the grueling “Beast Barracks” initiation from those who don’t? It’s not strength… speed… or smarts. It’s GRIT — aka the passion and perseverance to reach your long-term goals — and it’s a huge component of mental toughness and taking personal responsibility […]

The truth about willpower (not what you think)

Losing Weight and Fat Is All About This...

A lot of people ask me about willpower because they think they don’t have enough of it. Here’s what’s wild about that: it turns out, the fact that they think they don’t have enough willpower might be why they don’t have enough. Say what? Back in the 1990s, scientists came up with a theory called […]

Look Your Best for Summer

With summer and beach days quickly approaching, most of us are now thinking about looking and feeling our best. Too bad that losing body fat is a slow and steady process, rather than an instantaneous fix. However…I do have an extremely effective 2-step method for losing belly fat faster than ever, and I’d like to […]

Fat Loss for Women Over 40: Customized Personal Training to Look Years Younger

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As we age, our bodies go through significant changes that can make losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle more challenging. For people over 40, hormonal changes, slower metabolism, and reduced muscle mass can make fat loss seem like an uphill battle. However, with a customized personal training plan tailored to your unique needs, it’s […]

What people get wrong about “mental toughness”

There’s a trait that separates people who reach their goals from those who struggle. It’s not talent, luck, or genetics (although those things don’t hurt). This trait does more than just help you reach your health and fitness goals. It also helps you do better in school, excel in sports and your career, and it also […]