Happy Fall!
It's been a full summer of taking time and space to reconnect with dear friends in far places, rejuvenate and celebrate life and living. Spending time at the beach, working on overcoming my fear of swimming in the great Pacific ocean, it's been exhilarating!
As I move into this next decade of living with radiance and vitality, I'm so grateful for my healthy, strong body and all the freedom she provides - I don't take it for granted! I'm committed to staying strong and vital, and I wanted to share some things that I personally do to keep me on that path.
I MOVE my body everyday, and in the last year I have been particularly focused on STRENGTH TRAINING. Yes, and I mean: LIFTING HEAVY. While most of my life has been spent dancing, doing Pilates and yoga, the shifts I was experiencing in my body (less muscle and more fat!) I needed a different approach to my exercise routines.
Memories of my brothers lifting weights in the basement growing up, did not hold my interest whatsoever... it's funny how things change. I still enjoy dance, yoga, pilates, hiking, and walking everywhere AND I love how strength training has not only improved my strength, but also my body composition, I am leaner than I was in my 30's/early 40's dancing, performing and touring!
I discovered Pvolve last year and it's been a game changer for me. More on Pvolve soon, in the meantime check it out here: https://www.pvolve.com/
I prioritize SLEEP by maintaining a consistent wake/sleep schedule and getting 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night. I had always been a good sleeper, though like a lot of women, things got a little wonky as I moved through the menopause transition.
I use technology to ensure that I am staying on top of all things sleep. I've been wearing an Oura ring for several years to track various metrics: Deep Sleep, REM, HRV, Breath rate and Temperature.
My room is very dark and cool, and my 8EightSleep Pod Pro Cover on my mattress has been an undeniable assist for sleep.
PROTEIN before working out. I no longer work out in a fasted state, and I prioritize protein in all of my nutrient- dense meals to help maintain and build muscle. After a decade+ of intermittent fasting and a fatty coffee before working out, I have completely revamped my morning routine.
A 180° turn from the 16-18-hr overnight fast and 6-8 hour eating window, that left me with Low Energy Availability (LEA) and left my nervous system consistently stressed, an all too common state for women. High cortisol levels kept more fat on my body than desired.
Finally, I have one more module to complete before being certified as a specialist in Menopause 2.0 with Dr. Stacy Sims, and I hope to continue being of service to all women navigating the perimenopause/menopause transition.
I hope your summer was just as full and that you are living your best life! Here's to the future and all things magnificent! Drop me a line and let me know how you're doing!
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I'm Lisa Thompson, a Functional Nutritionist (FNTP) and I'd like to guide you on a journey to optimal health by providing education, support, accountability, motivation and inspiration. Using a holistic approach, I look deeply at how all of our inter-dependent systems work uniquely, and specifically in each of us- keeping in mind the bigger picture and LIFESTYLE choices that impact our well-being. For instance: how and when we eat, whether we get good sleep, what role exercise plays in our life, and how community, friends, family and belief systems impact our health and vitality.
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