Debby’s Fitness Journey

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  • Hiring a Trainer: An Investment in Your Health

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    Why lifting heavy without guidance can cost you more than money. Strength training—especially lifting heavy—is one of the most effective ways to protect bone density, preserve muscle, improve balance, and stay independent as we age. It’s powerful. And I’m a huge believer in it. But here’s what doesn’t get talked about enough: Lifting heavy without…

  • Why Lifting Heavy is Non-Negotiable as Women Age

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    Why Strength Training for Women Over 50 Matters More Than Ever For most of my life, I thought exercise was about staying thin, burning calories, and maybe earning my dinner. I walked. I played golf. I thought I was active. And then I got older. Here’s the truth no one really explained to me when…

  • What I Thought Exercise Would Fix (And What It Actually Fixed)

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    When I first committed—really committed—to exercising, I had a list of things I expected it to fix. The scale. My clothes. My energy. My reflection in the mirror. I thought exercise was the solution. Do the workouts, get the results. End of story. But that’s not how it worked. Not even close. What I Thought…

  • How to Calculate Macros (Without Making It Complicated)

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    If you’ve ever thought, “I just want to know what to eat, not earn another degree,” you’re not alone. Macros don’t have to be confusing — even at 60+, even with a weight-loss goal. Let’s walk through a real-life example step by step using this woman: Step 1: Understand What “Macros” Are “Macros” is short…

  • Macros for Dummies – Part 2

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    How to Actually Use Macros in Real Life (Without Losing Your Mind) So now you know what macros are. You may have even calculated yours. And then reality hit. “Okay… but how do I actually DO this?” Good news: you don’t need perfection, a food scale obsession, or to eat like a fitness influencer. First…

  • Macros for Dummies

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    So let’s break it down — no science degree required. First: What are “macros”? Macros is short for macronutrients — the three main types of food your body needs: That’s it. Not magic. Not a diet trend. Just food. Every calorie you eat comes from one (or more) of these three. Why macros matter more…

  • So…It’s About More Than Exercise? I Have to Diet Too?

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    Six days into my health and fitness journey, I found myself at a party at a friend’s house. I happily filled my plate with all the delicious goodies and excitedly shared stories about my first few workouts with my trainer. I was feeling proud. For the first time in my life, I was actually showing…

  • My First Day with a Trainer

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    My first day with my new-found trainer, Isaac, was August 16, 2023. I was SO scared and SO intimidated! A few things I remember from that first day….. Isaac had me sit on a fitness bench, hold my arms straight out in front of me and told me to stand up; I couldn’t. I could…

  • My Inspiration

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    My son (only child) inspired me to get healthy and fit. My son had lost a significant amount of weight and was on his own wellness journey. In the spring of 2023, he treated me to a week’s stay at a beautiful wellness resort in Lanai, Hawaii. While there, I worked with a mind-set coach,…