Sunday Snippets ✂️ #59

Is protein powder a scam, GLP1s and menopausal weight gain, the benefits of walking backwards, what if anxiety is a habit, 27 notes on growing older and Cindy's stuff!

Good Morning Everyone! I hope that you all had a wonderful week and are ready to sit down and take in a few snippets. I feel like I have a personal connection to every snippet this week. ✅Protein Powder Consumer ✅Menopausal ✅Walk backwards ✅Anxiety and ✅growing older.

I hope that there is a snippet that speaks to you today. At the very least, we are all growing older so I implore you to read Snippet #5 for a good laugh! Don’t forget to check out my VERY easy recipe and creative exercise for the week. Have a good one everybody. ☮️🩷

1. Is Protein Powder a Scam?

   Are you thinking about adding some protein powder to your regimen? If so, check out this article. The pros and cons are outlined and the author does a wonderful job discussing the populations of people who may benefit from adding protein powder to their diet. Personally speaking, I use protein powder because I want to maintain muscle mass and my appetite is not large enough to eat enough protein from food alone. What about you?

2. Are GLP1s A Cure For Menopausal Weight Gain?

   Between my coaching and fitness businesses, I talk to many menopausal and perimenopausal women each week. One of the biggest complaints is weight gain despite eating well and exercising. This comprehensive article explains why this happens and how GLP1s may help. If you are suffering with any menopausal symptoms, I encourage you to read this comprehensive article. I feel your pain and plan to write about it soon.

3. The Surprise Benefits of Walking Backwards

   If you see me walking backwards through the streets of Rocky River, Ohio, you’ll know why after viewing this 2-minute video! As a matter of fact, some of the ladies in my class are now doing a farmers carry while walking backwards. I also starting moving backwards on the elliptical machine! You can definitely feel different muscles are at work when moving in reverse. Give it a try!

4. What If Anxiety is a Habit, Not a Disorder?

   We all feel anxious from time and time and IMO that’s a part of being human. But if your anxiety is weighing you down and having a negative impact on your daily life, I implore you to read this article. I had the privilege of training with

   Jud Brewer MD PhD
   for 2 years and he is the real deal. His process for working with anxiety has helped me personally as well as my health coaching clients. He has a NYT best seller called, “Unwinding Anxiety” and is coming out with a companion workbook this month. Check it out!

5. 27 Notes on Growing Older

   These notes had me laughing out loud. Here’s a sneak peak: “Let’s be honest: after a certain point - 35? 40? - growing older is psychologically punishing. How could it not be? It involves getting a little bit weaker, stupider and uglier every year.👵🏻

Cindy’s Stuff

1. Cindy Sweats 🥵

   Here are some creative ways to do a Reverse Lunge. Dyna discs and BOSUs will challenge your balance and add some weights for upper body strength!

2. Recipe of The Week 🍽️

   Who doesn’t love pesto pasta? You can whip up this simple and delicious pesto in no time! All you need is 5 minutes to combine 5 ingredients. Voila!