Do you feel like you’re too old to get in shape? Do you feel like you don’t have enough time to exercise? Too stressed to care? We all have excuses that are keeping us from meeting our health and fitness goals. BUT, the good news is that we don’t have to let these excuses have […]
We all know what it’s like to hit a weight loss plateau. F-R-U-S-T-R-A-T-I-N-G! If you haven’t been there, consider yourself lucky. Even if you’re making healthy food choices and committing to a consistent plan to stay active, sometimes the scale just won’t budge. How people respond to this scenario usually plays out in one of […]
Trying to get in shape at any age can feel like a steep, rocky uphill battle, but getting in shape when you’re older can feel IMPOSSIBLE. At CKDM, we’re here to give you confidence that getting fit at any age is completely POSSIBLE. You’re never too old to get in shape. You all know by […]
Do you ever find yourself overeating, but you didn’t even realize you were doing it? Maybe you were at a party and having a great conversation with that colleague of yours right next to the enormous cheese/prosciutto/crackers display. 10 crackers and 12 pieces of cheese later, you’re suddenly FULL, bloated, and tired. Then, of course […]
My mom was recently featured as a guest on the Clinician’s Roundtable podcast on ReachMD. The host, Dr. Matt Birnholz, interviewed her about why healthcare providers have such a hard time following their own advice. He says: “As healthcare professionals, we’re constantly offering our patients well-informed advice on how to prevent illness and lead healthier lives, […]
Recently, my mom was invited to a birthday celebration that she really wanted to go to, but there was one problem. She didn’t want to eat the birthday cake. It’s not that she thought she couldn’t handle the temptation to eat it, but she didn’t want to make other people feel uncomfortable by not eating […]
My mom and I started CKDM out of a desire to help women of all ages reach their fitness goals, but especially women over 50. As many of you know, my mom, Dr. Mimi, had a life long struggle with her weight. At the age of 62, she decided she’d had enough and she took […]
Do you know how much the average person spends in one day on food while traveling? C’mon, take a guess. Ok, I’ll help you out. According to budgetyourtrip.com, the average person spends $75 per day on food when they’re on vacation or traveling. $75 dollars! Another astounding fact that I learned from the article was […]
Do you have an injury or physical limitation that is holding you back from getting a good workout? Are you ready to jump back in to that group class you really LOVE, but you’re afraid that your injury will slow you down compared to everyone else? Guess what? You may not know this but I have […]
What’s the best cheat meal you like to eat once you’ve hit a major fitness goal? Maybe it’s a cinnamon-sugar doughnut (or two!), a double cheeseburger meal, or let’s be honest, maybe it’s a whole bag of chips for dinner?! Whatever it is, I’m here to tell you that the best cheat meal is NOT […]
