What I’m Doing Now

I am often asked about my lifestyle – what I eat, what I drink, my workout routine, how much I sleep, etc, etc. Let me give you a 20,000-foot overview:

Up Before the Sun – My Mornings

They start early – very early, usually around 4am. That’s just how my circadian clock works. I make a point of getting a good night’s sleep. At night, when I’m tired after a long, busy day, I go to bed. I generally don’t watch a lot of TV, and don’t have a TV in my bedroom, so I can keep sleep-disturbing blue-light exposure to a minimum. I also make a point to drink water during the night; Pretty much every time I wake to go to the bathroom, I drink more water, typically two times per night. As a result, I almost always awaken with good energy, ready to go.

Once I awaken, I head downstairs to the kitchen where I have filtered water (we have a whole-house filter) with lemon and some Camomile tea, and start my baking for the Cafe. From there, it depends on my schedule. Most days, I teach early. On days that I don’t, I go for a walk. On walk days, I finish the prepping of the bars or muffins and meet with my walking crew. This is not just a physical activity, but a social event. I walk with groups of like-minded friends, engaging in great conversations, sharing laughs, cries, and enjoying the beauty of the sunrise. The length of the walks varies based on how busy my morning will be, but it’s typically 4 – 6 miles. I know that sounds like a lot, and it is, but believe me, it goes by quickly, sped along by great conversations with great friends.

On days when I teach early (5am), the baking goes right into the oven. Then, I usually head back upstairs to catch up on any bookkeeping and other essential business tasks. One benefit of living in a house with many staircases, which I do, is that I get a nice little workout just going up and down the stairs all day. I don’t sit too long, maybe 15, 20 minutes, unless work requires me to remain seated for longer – but I try not to. I get up and move, do the laundry, put on my gym gear, and get myself ready for class.
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Then it’s off to the gym and ready to lead my students. Typically, that means at least one class, but often two or more. The classes vary – some are high-intensity strength training, others focus on cardio, and others still on mobility. The variety of classes I teach helps me to remain balanced, strong, flexible, and mobile, the tenets of my approach to fitness, and how I have designed my classes.

Breaking My Fast

My first meal of the day begins around 10:30am-1pm, depending on how busy and hungry I am. I try to stay fasted for as long as possible, shooting for at least 16 hours (between my evening meal the prior night and my first meal of the day). This may sound challenging, but if you gradually adopt it and adapt to it, it actually becomes pretty ordinary and easy.

What I Eat

My diet has evolved over many years of experimenting with what works best for me. I encourage you to do the same, as every one of us is different, and what works in my diet may not work in yours. Educate yourself (there are so many excellent sources on YouTube, X, and elsewhere), experiment, and listen to what your body is telling you about what works and what doesn’t in your diet.

My first meal of the day is built around protein, complemented by good fats and fermented foods, ensuring a well-rounded and nutritious meal. Typical ingredients include hard-boiled eggs, avocado, Carnivore brand slider snacks (just meat and salt), naturally fermented Sauerkraut (Bubbies is a delicious choice – make sure whichever brand you choose, it is naturally fermented), and seasoning the whole concoction with cayenne pepper and sea salt.

After that, it’s off to more household chores, cooking, baking, and whatever my day requires. I’m a believer in cleaning my own home; like stair climbing, it’s another routine movement that you get to do for free that helps you stay fit and young.

Walk, again

Walking at any point is an absolute; I have to be ill not to want to walk. The early hours are the best for long walks because they don’t interfere with my family time. But I’m always ready for another walk, any time I can. My goal is longevity, and walking a lot is how you get there.

On to Dinner

After taking care of the business with my husband, we decide what’s for dinner. We purchase and eat fresh, and we also try to eat early, rarely later than 6pm, allowing us to start the intermittent fasting window and keep it open for 16+ hours.
Dinner typically consists of a good protein, typically meat, shellfish, less often fish, chicken, or pork. I shoot for a daily consumption of 1 gram of protein for every pound of my weight, as consumption of protein is essential for maintaining muscle mass, especially as we age. We favor proteins from ruminants, which are animals with more than one stomach. Meat from ruminants is generally thought to be healthier, with a better nutrient profile and fewer toxins. We always seek meat and other products from grass-fed, pasture-raised animals whenever we can. I accompany this with good steamed or roasted vegetables or large salads, with a dressing of olive oil, herbs, and apple cider vinegar.

Another Walk?

After dinner, we head out for a 10-15-minute brisk “post-prandial” walk, to help digestion and lower post-meal glucose levels.

What About Going Out?

We do go out for dinner, but it must be a place that is willing to accommodate my preferences. That means: a clean protein (like a broiled or grilled steak, for example), simply prepared clean veggies (burnt broccoli, asparagus, mushrooms), shellfish (oysters on the half-shell is a favorite), and minimally prepared seafood (tuna tartare is another I enjoy). The key to successful dining out is pretty simple: no bread (I can’t emphasize this enough), minimal saucing, and no dessert (go with coffee or espresso instead, but avoid sugar or syrup). If I have wine (I prefer Red, but that’s your call), it’s usually only one day a week, and never more than two glasses! And NO cocktails, especially sweet ones, which is to say, almost all of them. I need to feel clear-minded and energetic, not hungover and tired, to function my best.

Make wise decisions like your life depends on it, and you will thank me.

Love you all and see you in class!

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