Barberry Health Center

09/02/2026

It’s the ultra-processed foods that are making you feel bad. It is not the carbs.

Simple carbs found in these food-like substances hit wrong. 🤢👎🏻

Complex carbs found in whole plants hit right! 👍🏻😋

Don’t demonize the sweet potato, avocado, or fruit because they are carbs.

Educate yourself on the power of plants!🌱

Any guesses on what this ingredient list is from? (They were my favs when I was in college and when didn’t understand or care about nutrition!)😳

09/02/2026

CAN YOU BALANCE ON ONE FOOT? A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (2021) found that people who couldn't balance on one leg for 10 seconds had an 84% higher risk of death from any cause in the next decade. 😳

Having great balance is absolutely essential for healthy aging. 👊🏻

Did you know that breaking a hip when you're old carries the same risk as a cancer diagnosis.

So, stand on one leg as often as possible for as long possible.

Practice your balance while…
🪥 brushing your teeth
🍳 cooking
📞 on the phone
📺 watching tv
🎯 making it a game with your kids
🤷🏻‍♀️ well, anytime!

All the little things add up.

Practice. 👏🏻👍🏻👊🏻🎯

08/31/2026

Work harder on yourself than anything else. 😘

Your job pays the bills, but….

The work you do on yourself is what changes your life.

08/29/2026

When I see 👀 some of my favs are all dolled-up, we must take pics! 😍

The gym is where you can create amazing friendships…oh, and muscle too! 💪

08/26/2026

According to AI: (I asked…describe me like you are warning someone about me that hasn’t met me.)

Just a heads-up before you meet Joy…

She looks harmless. She smiles a lot. She’ll probably compliment your shoes and ask how your day is going.

Do not be fooled.

She will eventually convince you that the reason your back hurts, your energy is low, and you’re tired all the time is because you need to lift weights, eat some protein, drink water, and stop pretending coffee is a food group.

She has an alarming amount of knowledge about fitness, nutrition, hormones, aging, mobility, and why the thing you saw on TikTok probably isn’t going to fix your metabolism.

She also believes that “I’m too busy” is not a legitimate excuse—especially if you have 20 minutes and a pair of dumbbells.

She will encourage you to get stronger even when you tell her you just want to lose weight.

She will tell you that muscle matters.

She will tell you that what you do in your 40s and 50s affects how you live in your 60s, 70s, and 80s.

And worst of all…

She may actually get you to enjoy exercising.

So if you meet her, proceed with caution.

And whatever you do…

DON’T tell her you “hate strength training.” 😏

(BTW - I totally tell complete strangers all the time that I like their sneakers…) 😂😂😂😂

08/24/2026

BUTTER BEANS! Add variety to your diet by cooking things up that you wouldn’t normally cook.

As we get closer to fall, I’m getting into the comfort food zone! (Yes, too early for this!)

So, tonight we are having butter beans as a side to grilled pork chops. The beans are high in fiber and plant protein. 👏🏻👊🏻💥

Butter Beans 🫘

Ingredients:
- 2 cans butter beans, rinsed
- 1/2 red onion 🧅, chopped
- 10 oz mushrooms, sliced (I used frozen)
- 1 C vegetable broth (or beef)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 C plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 C Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 4 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1-2 Tbsp garlic powder (or minced)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt/pepper to taste

Caramelize onions in the olive oil. Add in mushrooms. When desired consistency is met, add the rest of the ingredients. (Start with a half cup of broth and add as needed…)

I would also serve this over brown rice or mashed potatoes. 😋😋

08/17/2026

OUR NEW SATURDAY SCHEDULE. On most Saturdays this summer, we find ourselves walking the dogs to the gym, doing a strength workout, hitting the farmer’s market, and then walking home. 🚶‍♀️

You might think Wade lets me train him, but he doesn’t…. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Not sure why, I’m pretty smart. 😉

08/13/2026

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08/10/2026

This program saved me months, if not years of suffering with menopause symptoms.

Without this knowledge, I wouldn’t have known how to fix my workouts, nutrition, and lifestyle.

Your body changes during this phase of life, and so should your habits & lifestyle.

IYKYK.

MENOPAUSE FITNESS SPECIALIST! ✅ Another notch in my belt of fitness certifications! 😁 I'm extremely excited about this one. It's so hard to find trustworthy information during Peri-menopause, Menopause, and Post-Menopause. Now, I'll be able to share extremely helpful information when it comes to fitness and nutrition specific to your ever-changing needs. 🧍‍♀️

🙋‍♀️ Contact me to get on my waitlist for upcoming classes and information regarding any stages of menopause. I'll have group and individual options. It's coming this FALL! YAY!

Currently, here is a list of my credentials. 💪🏋️‍♀️🧘‍♀️🥊🥑

Certified Menopause Fitness Specialist
Certified ACE Weight Management Specialist
Certified Natural Health Professional
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Fitness Instructor
​Certified Rock Steady Boxing Coach (Specific to Parkinson's)
Certified Senior Fitness Specialty Instructor
Master's of Science in Holistic Health & Nutrition Education

If you are an aging adult (like me), YOU have specific needs that call for specific direction from your trainer. Choose your coach wisely and make sure that person fits your needs. 💪

08/10/2026

BANANA BLUEBERRY PROTEIN PANCAKES: Super easy and super tasty!

Ingredients:

2 Eggs
1 C Egg whites
1 C Oats
1 Ripe banana
2 Scoops vanilla protein powder (60 g)
2 Tbsp mixed ground flax seed, chia seeds, & h**p seed
1/2 C blueberries
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder

Blend up all ingredients except for the blueberries. After blended, stir in blueberries.

Fry them up!

I like to add a sugar-free peanut butter on top instead of syrup…. 😋👏🏻💪🏻 And then I eat way too many of them…. 😂