Tag Archives: Today is Still the Day

Immunity: Mild Obesity and COVID

Posted on September 14, 2020 by amusico

I did a newsletter at the beginning of this whole COVID outbreak (which seems like a lifetime ago by the way) and explained how obesity is a serious risk factor in this virus. Most of that research classified “severe obesity” … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Fitness, Heart Health, Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss | Tagged BMI, COVID19, immune function, mild obesity, obesity, overweight, Today is Still the Day, weight loss | 8 Comments

Weight Loss: Cravings and Sleep Deprivation

Posted on July 6, 2020 by amusico

If you have found yourself craving sweets and processed foods after a bad night’s sleep, this research explains why that seems to happen and almost be beyond your ability to control. Your sense of smell is heightened after a bad … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain health, Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss | Tagged cravings, sense of smell, sleep deprivation, Today is Still the Day, weight loss | 6 Comments

Healthy Aging: Can You Spare 10 Minutes a Day

Posted on June 15, 2020 by amusico

Incorporating movement and staying active daily is key to remaining independent and fit in later years. As we age, being able to do simple things like hurrying across a street or even just getting dressed and out the door in … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain health, Cancer, Diabetes, Fitness, Heart Health, Intentional Exertion/Exercise, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss | Tagged 10 minutes, activity, fitness, flexibility, health, healthy aging, independence, movement, staying active, Today is Still the Day, walking | 6 Comments

Weight Loss: Focusing on the Wrong Thing

Posted on May 11, 2020 by amusico

Weight loss is not as easy as eating less and exercising more. We all know that. It’s more complex and we are all unique metabolically, so what is effective for me may not work for you. That’s why it’s best … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Fitness, Overall Health and Wholeness, Soul Health, Spiritual Health, Weight loss | Tagged cardiovascular health, obesity paradox, overall health, skinny-fat, Today is Still the Day, type 2 diabetes, weight loss | 6 Comments

Weight Loss: Is It a Plateau or a Rut

Posted on March 30, 2020 by amusico

*During this chaotic time, I wanted to share a message of hope and my offer to you right here. If you’ve lost a significant amount of weight or followed a diet for a period of time, you know that even … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Intentional Exertion/Exercise, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss | Tagged adaptation, changing up exercises, intermittent fasting, muscle confusion, plateau, rut, Today is Still the Day, weight loss | 4 Comments

Weight Loss: How to Change Your Perspective on Exercise

Posted on March 23, 2020 by amusico

Several weeks ago I did a blog about the health benefits of regular exercise for women over 50. You can access it here. I don’t think too many people would argue that exercise isn’t an important part of living a … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain health, Diabetes, Fitness, Heart Health, Intentional Exertion/Exercise, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss | Tagged exercise, fasted, fitness, health, HIIT, perspective, Today is Still the Day, weight loss, workout | 6 Comments

Nutrition: Stress and Digestion

Posted on March 16, 2020 by amusico

Your mind and body are intimately intertwined and each impacts the other. Images and thoughts can start to create a physical response in your body. One of the most sensitive body systems is our digestion. When you are stressed it … Continue reading →

Posted in Digestive Health, Emotional Health, Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss | Tagged digestion, fat storage, gut bacteria, peristalsis, stress, stress hormones, Today is Still the Day, weight loss | 12 Comments

Detox: Why It’s More Important Than Ever

Posted on February 24, 2020 by amusico

Step one in my Today is Still the Day plan and book is detox. We actually use the first two weeks of the plan to do a gentle detox. People have, over the years, questioned why this is step one. … Continue reading →

Posted in Detox, Detoxification, Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness, Spiritual Health, Weight loss | Tagged Detoxification, EMFs, flouride, food, glyphosate, nutrition, organic, relationships, thoughts, Today is Still the Day, toxins | 2 Comments

Fitness: Is It Too Late for You

Posted on January 27, 2020 by amusico

Maybe you are 30-something and live a super busy life and rarely find time to exercise. No big deal, you’re still relatively young, right? What if you are 50-something, or 60-something and you have put your family or career before … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Intentional Exertion/Exercise, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss | Tagged activity, blood sugar management, exercise, health, healthy aging, muscle building, resistance exercise, sarcopenia, Today is Still the Day, weight loss | 4 Comments

Nutrition: A Surprising Substitution

Posted on January 6, 2020 by amusico

The Center for Nutrition Research at Illinois Institute of Technology released a new study concluding that meals that substitute fresh avocado for refined carbs resulted in a significant reduction in feelings of hunger and an increase in how satisfied study … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Heart Health, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss | Tagged avocado, fat, fiber, health, insulin, processed carbs, Today is Still the Day, type 2 diabetes, weight gain, weight loss | 15 Comments