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Potato salad at the cookout? Yes, please!

🥔 Here’s why it’s a healthy (and tasty!) choice.

When you cook potatoes and let them cool, the starch changes structure and becomes something called “resistant starch.”

That means it acts more like fiber than a carbohydrate, helps keep you full longer, feeds the good bacteria in your gut, and has less impact on your blood sugar than a freshly cooked potato.

Plus, it’s delicious.

Simple Summer Potato Salad
Serves 4 to 6

2 lbs (900 grams) small red or yellow potatoes, cubed
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional add-ins: chopped celery, red onion, fresh herbs, hard-boiled eggs, capers, or whatever sounds good to you!

Cook potatoes in salted boiling water until just tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool completely. (Don't skip this step... it's what builds the resistant starch!)

Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss with cooled potatoes and any add-ins you like. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Estimated macros per serving, based on 6 servings, potatoes and dressing only: 180 calories; 3g protein; 27g carbs; 7g fat; 3g fiber

Customize it: Add hard-boiled eggs for extra protein, toss in fresh herbs for brightness, or mix in whatever vegetables your family loves.

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I don't always feel like cooking dinner either.

It’s why I meal prep.

I'm currently loving my 3-2-1 method (3 vegetables, 2 proteins, and 1 grain or starch prepped once a week)...

But sometimes meal prep for me is just cooking a double or triple batch of whatever I'm already making for dinner, and eating that for lunch the next couple of days.

Here's the thing about "not having time" to meal prep. It doesn’t have to be a major production. It just has to work for you.

A few ideas to get started:

✔️ Double your dinner and pack the leftovers for lunch
✔️ Hard-boil a batch of eggs at the start of the week
✔️ Cook one big pot of grains and build meals around it all week

The hardest part isn't the prep. It's deciding to start!

If you're ready for simple strategies that make healthy eating second nature, my coaching programs are designed for women over 40 who want to eat well without making it a second job.

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If you're a woman over 40 who has been eating clean but still can't seem
lose that belly fat, this one is worth a close read.

Visceral fat... the kind that builds up deep around your organs... is one of the most important health markers to pay attention to.

One of its sneakiest causes isn't what you're eating…

It's what you're DRINKING.

Always check your labels! 👀

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Do I work out when I’m on vacation?

Well… it depends. On a lot of things!

One thing is for sure: I definitely do my best to stay active on vacation, because if I don't, inertia can set in and make getting back into a routine at home that much harder!

If I'm somewhere with a gym and I feel like using it, I will.

But honestly, vacation workouts for me usually look a lot more like long walks exploring a new city, swimming or hiking.

What I don't do is stress about it.

Being active doesn't have to look like a workout to count. Taking a few days off from structured exercise isn't going to undo the work you've put in.

What WILL set you back is coming home feeling guilty and burned out instead of rested and recharged.

A few things I try to keep consistent no matter where I am:
🚶 Walking everywhere
💧 Staying hydrated
🥗 Finding at least one solid meal a day with good protein and vegetables
😴 Protecting my sleep

And as a bonus, all of that keeps my energy up so I can make the most of every vacation day… and not miss a beat when I return home!

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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but…

You don't have to have it all together before you ask for help.

A while ago, Patty told me she wanted to work with me… but she wanted to wait until she got her workouts and nutrition in check before she started.

I think she was worried she might not be able to keep up, or that she wasn't "ready" enough to make it worth it.

Here’s the thing that should feel like a relief.

Coaches aren't there to help you only when things are easy and going smoothly.

They're there to help when it isn’t so easy… like when you don’t know where to start, when your schedule is wacky, and also when your motivation is low.

Arguably, that's the most important time to have support in your corner!

Patty didn't wait until she was ready… and now she is closer to reaching her goals than she would have been if she’d waited.

All the stars don’t have to be aligned before you can start. You just have to decide.

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Want these sheet-pan recipes?

🍯 Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
🫑 Mediterranean Chicken & Veggies
🌭 Turkey Sausage & Veggie Bake
🥣 Tofu & Sesame Veggie Bake
🥔 Lemon Garlic Chicken & Roasted Potatoes

Minimal prep.
Minimal cleanup.
Actual food.
All sheet pan meals.

And I put 9 of them into a FREE guide for busy moms.

👉 Comment 'SUMMER' and grab it.

Comment SUMMER to get your copy of my Summer Sheet Pan Dinner recipes. 📥

Sheet pan meals are one of my favorite recommendations for busy women over 40 who want to lose weight and tone up.

Everything cooks in one place, prep is minimal, and you don't even need a recipe.

Just follow this simple formula:
✔️ Protein + Veggies + Flavor + Healthy Fat (+ optional carb)

A few tips that make a big difference:
✔️ Use 1–2 Tbsp of oil per pan
✔️ Season generously with herbs, spices, citrus, and garlic
✔️ Don't overcrowd the pan so everything roasts instead of steams
✔️ Finish with fresh elements like lemon juice or herbs for big flavor

Bonus money-saver: frozen vegetables roast perfectly on a sheet pan and are just as nutritious as fresh.

Roast them straight from frozen at 425ºF/220ºC and spread in a single layer for best results.

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This 15-minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) workout is designed for women over 40 who want to stay consistent with their fitness, even on vacation… and even if they don’t have any gym equipment!

All you need is a little floor space and a timer.

Here's how it works: set a timer for 15 mins and move through the exercises back-to-back.

When you finish the last exercise on the list, start back at the top. See how many rounds you can complete before time runs out.

Your 15-Minute Vacation Mode AMRAP:
✔️ 10 squats
✔️ 10 push-ups
✔️ 10 reverse lunges (5 per leg)
✔️ 10 glute bridges
✔️ 10 mountain climbers (5 per side)

Move at a pace you can keep up for the full 15 minutes. The goal is to keep moving the entire time.

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