Noelle Winer

11/01/2024

I read this article on BBC today. In Asia, children need DHEA & Iron in particular and companies know that impacts flavor so they add sugar. Classic example of fixing 1 problem but causing another.

Read here -> https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0g82n9e4go

It’s comforting to know parents all over the world struggle with the same issues. But…too much of anything is not good. So there’s a balance between making dishes from scratch and giving the premade foods to our families.
I don’t think packaged food should replace all 3 meals. Maybe 1-2 meal/day is a reasonable compromise for families with very busy work schedules and lack of access to fresh markets?

I don’t have any advice except to say I read the labels very carefully so that I can be an informed consumer. In the USA, labels now have to declare the “added sugar” if that number is high that is a red flag. The product has a lot sugar to cover up lack of natural flavor, is mostly a junk food item (like Lucky Charms) or for some reason they add a lot of sugar to what should be a “healthy” food (like pre packaged granola). For granola and/or oatmeal I read the labels very carefully and we do our own add-ins to boost protein and flavor (like chia seeds, real fruit (berries or 🍌), and chocolate flavored protein powder.

Food delivery service I think is a good option now for older families where you select meal you like and pick the level of natural ingredients and work you want to put into prepping the meal. It’s all a balance. We all have different seasons of life. The more you know! 🌈 💫

The BBC takes a closer look at the products more and more parents are turning to for their children.

10/23/2024

If I opened a new FREE FitandFueled4Life women’s wellness community would you want the focus to be on:

A) Fitness - options and more options where to begin!
B ) Food - meals, recipes, all the things!
C) Sleep, Hormones, Stress, Gut health - all of it! All of it is hard!
D) Motivation - Need help getting started and focusing on goals - finishing what is started.

Let me know in the comments!

10/17/2024

I’m going to reactivate this page. As I navigate middle age I am coming across a lot of common threads that I would like to share & discuss with my community.

As women, we have been conditioned to think a certain way about our bodies and about eating food our entire lives.

A lot of us have needed to undo “diet culture” rules and what the “ideal woman” looks like according to society, magazines, and what we see on TV/Films.

The last 4 weeks I have been focused on strength training and increasing protein. The first subject I will discuss is about protein consumption. It takes a lot of work to change. You can change what you eat for a little while but if you don’t change how you think about food in general then the change will only be temporary. I had no idea just how important protein was to muscle building and to my body as it ages. Here is an article from the Stanford Center for Longevity (because sources matter).

https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle/2024/01/23/protein-needs-for-adults-50/

I started my journey in 2016. I’m still learning and evolving. I’m trying to get about 40 grams of protein in my breakfast post workout and it’s HARD!!! I have oatmeal (as seen in my terrible photo), vital proteins, goji berries, chia seeds, blueberries, a tbsp of cacao powder and cinnamon. Still not at 40 grams 👀‼️‼️

So - how do you track protein? Is this something you have focused on in your daily routine? How many grams do you think you need/day for your age?

Let’s discuss!

10/09/2024

Skin health is very important. If you know me, you know this is a topic near and dear to my heart.

Do you go to a tanning salon?
I’m sharing this article - it debunks the myths of Tanning. I’m not trying to tell you what to do, I just want you to make an informed choice for yourself. The more you know!

https://www.skincancer.org/blog/5-myths-indoor-tanning-busted/ #:~:text=Myth%202%3A%20%E2%80%9CIndoor%20tanning%20is%20safer%20than%20suntanning.%E2%80%9D&text=One%20study%20observing%2063%20women,There's%20nothing%20safe%20about%20that.

Dermatologist Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation, shares five more good reasons to just say no to tanning beds.

12/09/2023

Celebrating my birthday last night with Jed & one of my nearest & dearest friends! Thank you, Jed and Lynn Marie for spoiling me I always feel special with you ❤️

11/23/2023

Today I’m grateful. I’m grateful for the chaos, the exhaustion and the pride I feel raising my boys. I am grateful for a husband who is shows up, loyal and strong, never wavering in his support of me and our family. I’m grateful for my Mom, my family and all our friends. Happy Gratitude Day aka Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

11/11/2023

Consistency comes from showing up. Sore AF✅
House chores to do ✅
Meals to prep ✅

I’m going to let you in on how my mental game has shifted. I no longer workout for my children. I workout for me.

I am worth the time.
I am worth the sacrifice (of not being perfect at my roles as wife & mother).
I am worth the sweat & tears. (Coming through the other side & finishing a tough fitness program is an amazing accomplishment).
I am worth the investment (moms # 1 reason for not signing up to go to gym or to workout at 🏡).
I am worth it.
I am me.

10/10/2023

Soccer ⚽️ here, there & everywhere these days!

10/13/2022

Do you eat lentils? Do you have good recipes?! Please post, comment or DM me!

09/06/2022

We’re getting ready for back to school 🏫 here in NJ (about dang time!). We have such a late start compared to other states!!

Here are some of my tried and trusted back to school must haves.

Under Armour backpack. This is brand new for Thomas. Dylan has one that has lasted 3 years. If you know my child, you know that is a DURABLE, can handle a tossing, product! This purchase was at our local Bob’s store.

Here’s the link:
https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/p/backpacks_and_bags/ua_hustle_5.0_backpack/1361176.html

Next up is the water bottle - Thermos brand, tough durable and survives school, camp, etc. This was from Amazon. THERMOS FUNTAINER 16 Ounce... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WGKTBY2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I also have the thermos soup container for hot lunches sent to school. They truly work and the kids like em when they get bored of the cold options. I don’t have a link but these were an impulse at Target 🎯 be day. Took me awhile to test them out 🤪

Here is my favorite bento box because they come with several, so you can prep ahead or not worry about washing right away. I use them for the kids and for myself when I get prep happy in the kitchen. I bought these in 2017 and they are still going strong!! EasyLunchboxes 3-Compartment... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004S129AQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Go ahead and share your favs as well. Now if we could just not have 1000 forms to fill out the next 3 weeks, huh?! Good luck everyone!