As we age, it can become more difficult to manage our weight. Hormonal changes, a more sedentary lifestyle and a slowing metabolism can all contribute to weight gain. One of the biggest concerns in this age group is the accumulation of belly fat. This isn’t just about aesthetics, belly fat,...
Eating a salad sounds healthy, and it can be. However, some salads pack as many calories and as much fat and sodium as a fast-food burger. This blog post shares tips to use when eating out and when shopping for your own salad creations. Take control of what you’re putting in your salad and,...
Maria Rigo is a health coach with a hormonal health specialty and a MELT Method Instructor with over 23 years of experience in the health, fitness and wellness industry.
Living with Hashimoto’s can be challenging and as I’ve experienced over the last 30 years, the effects...
Maria Rigo is a Health Coach with 23 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry.
Bone health is often overlooked in our overall health and wellness, but it plays a crucial role in living a vibrant and healthy life. As we age our bones naturally lose density and strength. Add...
What is Mindful Eating
You may recognize this scenario. You’ve been working all morning and all of a sudden you’re starving. You only have 20 minutes for lunch so you decide to work through lunch while eating your salad or sandwich. You’re proud that you’re multitasking...
I’ll never forget when my boys were younger, maybe they were 15 and 12 years old. Veggie burgers were newly available in grocery stores. I decided I was going to give them a “healthier” alternative to a cheeseburger for dinner. Instead of telling my kids I was making...
As we women age, it becomes more important to maintain a healthy weight. For women over 50, hormonal changes, a slower metabolism, and lifestyle factors can all contribute to weight gain. However, one often overlooked factor in unexplained weight gain is insulin levels. By understanding and...
In a day and age when we’re connected to technology do we really need to have one more gadget with us all day long? My answer is, we’re all individuals and we need to make our own decisions. I believe a fitness tracker is useful because it tells us where we’re at and can help...
As we age our body can undergo changes, some of those changes can lead to increased inflammation. Chronic inflammation is linked to numerous health issues including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, allergies and COPD. Some risk factors associated with chronic inflammation include age, obesity,...
Back in the early 90’s when my boys were babies, I had no energy, my hair was falling out, and my skin was so dry I had red patches covering both of my legs. I had to nap on the couch every afternoon and would go through a couple pots of coffee just to get through the day. At the...
In my work with female clients over the age of 50, I have seen for years how implementing The MELT Method into their daily routine has helped in so many ways. Daily living causes dehydration in our connective tissue. Our sensory nerve endings live in the connective tissue. When the environment...
Getting strong as we age is important. But creating strength without stability is like building a million-dollar house on a straw foundation. You need stability and mobility, then strength. As we age this becomes even more important. If you've ever had someone tell you they all of a sudden hurt...
