WELCOME TO MY BLOG! Kathy Dolan Health and Fitness

I woke up this morning after a busy week ending with a night preparing my daughter for her first high school dance. Coachella theme! Did you know that besides a Fit Pro, I am also a makeup artist and stylist?! I find so much joy in showing my kids unconditional love and support in all they do!  I am a full-time mom first and it's not easy at times. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining because I really love my life and practice meditation daily to fill my cells with that gratitude. Feeling a bit low in motivation to go for a walk, I grabbed a cup of coffee. As I set my cup down on the table I see a pile of photo booth photos from the dance. It made me smile. I mean really smile because I see pure joy. I am too old to stay up much past my bedtime so our girl talks about the dance was moved to the morning. With my Coachella Princess sleeping away in the other room, I turned on my social media and one of my dear family memb...

Train Your Brain: The Top 7 Things You Can Do  I lost my mother 7 years ago. When she talked of aging, maintaining mobility, memory, and independence were her top concerns. Brain health. There are things you can do for brain health.  Many conditions affect brain health and quality of life, including weight gain, “The bigger the belly the smaller the brain.”-Mark Hyman, MD. Although this may seem harsh, making diet and exercise a priority is key to healthy living and healthy aging. Every single tip below, if implemented to some degree, will drive you towards a healthy weight, a healthy brain. PowerFit for the Brain!  1) Eat fresh foods. If it’s man-made, leave it. If God made it, eat it. Taking control of your diet may mean some meal prepping or planning ahead, but it’s so worth the time and effort. “Grab and go” can be a healthy habit with some planning. The heart and brain are affected by gut health. Food is medicine, so respect the power of diet. 2) ...