Tag / dietary support

This question came in in the past week from another site for which I contribute Strength Training commentary, VitalHealthZone.  Given that the writer and I share the same age, I thought it was purposeful to share my response, given perhaps the differences in our perspectives on managing peri-menopause and the required work, nutrition and support of a body over 40+

No it is not!  Getting back to the "You" that once was.  Losing that last 10 pounds leftover from the new, beautiful baby.  Eating to support the work you want accomplished. Staying clear of the temptations that drag you back down into the hole.  It is not easy  making changes or maintaining the changes after they are made.  I know!  It can really feel like a B#!TCH at times.     But you know what?  If you don't keep pushing forward you find yourself stuck, frozen and completely immovable.  At the end of the day, month or year that state is far worse than the battle...

I can't tell you how many times I have advised clients to make sure they have a "little something" in their stomach to use for energy before they come to workout in one of my classes.  I usually advise on a piece of fruit, e.g., banana, apple with peanut butter or a protein RTD meal.  Today, I am adding to the list, a GREEN Smoothie, made of fruits, vegetables and a green boost of energy nutritionals.   First of all the banana is in there, along with apples, kiwi, mango and pineapple.  Yes, these are a few sweet fruits, but for the 130 calories of energy you get from those fruits,...