Amy VanLiew
How to Prevent Bone Loss
This is the second post in my 3 part series to help women over 50 be healthy…enough to do all they want to do in life. A key component of this is keeping our bones healthy. Before we get started let’s practice some good bone health posture! If you’re reading this on one of your…
What is Bone Health and Why it Matters
👉Bone loss or Osteoporosis is a major public health problem in this country and could be life altering👉One out of every two women and one of every four men over the age of 50 are at risk for osteoporosis, low bone density, and will have a fracture.👉Osteoporosis is often silent until someone breaks a bone;…
Trouble Sleeping? Have you tried CBD?
Don’t worry I didn’t give my dog these gummies! I wish I could sleep like him but after menopause my sleep has been getting worse and worse. I’ve been trying everything, some works, some doesn’t. These work! The combination of CBD a small amount of THC and melatonin seem to do the trick. If you’re…
Healthy Shamrock Shake
The popular McDonalds Shamrock Shakes are back again! And although those mint milkshakes might taste good for the few minutes they last, even the smallest size shamrock milkshake is full of empty calories and sugar, chemicals, additives, and food dyes. While I’ve always believed that indulging in unhealthy food every once in a while is…
9 Tips For A Healthy Spring
Spring is my favorite time of year! We live in North San Diego and I know spring is right around the corner when I look across the valley and witness a sea of purple. As I climb the hills above our house, the fragrance of the blooming Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus) is intoxicating. During these walks…
10 Low Carb, Nut Free Snacks
Having healthier options on hand so we don’t grab the unhealthy ones is a “Be Healthy Enough Philosophy”. One of our members Wendy reached out and asked for some ideas that would work for her nut allergy and her low carb eating plan. Here is what I found (used ChatGPT BTW….it’s freaking awesome) Here are…
5 Ways To Get Started With A New Fitness Program
Raise your hand if one of your goals this year is to get fit, or exercise more, or lose a few pounds, or just feel better? It’s a common theme and although we know it’s important, for most people, the hardest part is just getting started. Here is a blog post I wrote with 5…
Do you need to TAME THAT SUGAR MONSTER?
The holiday season is over and so is the excuse “I’m on vacation and deserve to eat whatever I want!” If you are like many people that “whatever I want” is likely something loaded with SUGAR! Unfortunately, this may have caused you to rouse the Sugar Monster. Once that happens it might be difficult to…
Good Eating Habits That Promote Your Health
Sadly, many people neglect their health by not eating a balanced diet and not participating in any sort of workout activity. These negative habits may lead to many health problems, such as obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Nutritionists and health experts often emphasize eating fruits and vegetables daily, avoiding snacking between meals, practicing regular…
Is 30 Minutes Of Exercise Enough?
During our last monthly “Office hours” Zoom call I did what I normally do, answer questions and then ask what they’d like to see more of from me. Two members raised their hands and said “30 minute workouts”. They were brutally honest with me and said, “If I see a workout that’s over…