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Get actionable encouragements to lose belly fat, build muscle: Longevity-focused weight loss and life-giving habits
Why we drink more in the winter: Mindset shifts and practical tips to help you limit alcohol this holiday season
by Jihane Farrell Hi Reader Welcome back to 1UP, my weekly newsletter where I share all things health and mindsets to help you get stronger, feel younger and live longer. What is in YOUR way Reader ? This week on the podcast, I share some facts and tips around alcohol. Not because I want to shame you if you drink. Not because you have a problem with it. But I did. I had a problem with it. So I share things from experience. It's easy to glamorize alcohol. But I know the dark side of it. The...
This biological fact about comfort food totally blew my mind... 🤯
by Jihane Farrell Hi Reader Welcome back to 1UP, my weekly newsletter where I share all things health and mindsets to help you get stronger, feel younger and live longer. Comfort food directly grows belly fat Wait... What? While preparing episode 27 of the podcast, I came across this scientific publication showing that in rats (confirming something that had been observed in monkeys), insulin in the presence of gluco-corticoids, reorganizes energy storage from subcutaneous fat to abdominal...
Surprise! 15 ideas for presents and stocking stuffers that benefit your health, wellness and longevity, help you lose belly fat and stop wasting your time on tactics that don't move the needle.
by Jihane Farrell Hi Reader Welcome back to 1UP, my weekly newsletter where I share all things health and mindsets to help you get stronger, feel younger and live longer. Smarter gifts to make your person feel cared for Hi Reader I have released a surprise bonus episode of the podcast to give you 15 ideas for presents and stocking stuffers this year that will show your person you care for them. If you are like me, and love to give a gift that makes your person feel seen, feel cared for, and...
How to keep active in the winter when all you want to do is hibernate
by Jihane Farrell Hi Reader Welcome back to 1UP, my weekly newsletter where I share all things health and mindsets to help you get stronger, feel younger and live longer. YAY! Winter is coming! Imagine feeling like you're ahead on your weight loss goals, and ahead of the curve when January 2026 rolls around, instead of feeling gross and looking for a way to "Detox" from the holidays... This is what I want to help you achieve with the Winter Proof series on my podcast. From tips on how to...
Vitamin G: the free supplement that will boost your motivation and help you live longer
by Jihane Farrell Hi Reader Welcome back to 1UP, my weekly newsletter where I share all things health and mindsets to help you get stronger, feel younger and live longer. Too Good to be true? What if I told you that there is a very special supplement that seriously increases your chances of making good food choices, boosts your mood through real neurotransmitters released in your brain, helps you feel more rested and less stressed? And it’s free! Sometimes called vitamin G, it has some proven...
How to use this winter to supercharge 2026
by Jihane Farrell Hi Reader Welcome back to 1UP, my weekly newsletter where I share all things health and mindsets to help you get stronger, feel younger and live longer. Tis the season to be consistent While most people are still working through the candy bounty of Halloween, and the aisles of stores get clothed in Christmas decor, Thanksgiving is right around the corner for our friends in the US. I celebrated Thanksgiving a few weeks ago - since Canada loves to do the same but different -...
Embracing your looks as you age, amidst the noise of the anti-aging cosmetic industry with Michelle Rose
by Jihane Farrell Hi Reader Welcome back to 1UP, my weekly newsletter where I share all things health and mindsets to help you get stronger, feel younger and live longer. Looking vibrant without the chemicals Are you feeling it? The pressure of looking young no matter your age? If you spend any time on social media, you can't really escape the look: plump lips, high cheekbones, perfect brows, and no wrinkles,... As if this was the way we're all supposed to look. Even 20 some years old are...
3 mistakes I have made I have made while building muscle in my 40s that slowed down my gains
by Jihane Farrell Hi Reader Welcome back to 1UP, my weekly newsletter where I share all things health and mindsets to help you get stronger, feel younger and live longer. Your short cut to faster results Last week I shared with you my weight lift routine and the principles I have used that have allowed me to add 5.5 lbs muscle in one year. In case you were wondering, that's pretty good gains for a woman in her 40s: about half a pound of muscle every month. Men can expect 1 lb per month of...
My weightlift routine: The principles I have used to add 5.5 pounds of muscle in my 40s
by Jihane Farrell Hi Reader Welcome back to 1UP, my weekly newsletter where I share all things health and mindsets to help you get stronger, feel younger and live longer. Go to the gym, but to do what? Are you in your 40s and feel bummed out when you look at yourself in the mirror? You don't recognize yourself and wonder if you will ever be able to lose that belly and feel strong again. I'm here to tell you that weight loss is a losing battle. In your 40s, it's time to shift to a different...
Get a lean body for a longer life in your 40s: stop trying to lose weight and do this instead
by Jihane Farrell Hi Reader Welcome back to 1UP, my weekly newsletter where I share all things health and mindsets to help you get stronger, feel younger and live longer. Get more leverage What if I told you that the secret to success in your weight loss, belly fat loss journey, and rocking your best body was to completely LET GO the idea of losing weight. I bet many of you would panic and hold on to it a little tighter.Because for so many people, there's not a time in their adult life when...
Get actionable encouragements to lose belly fat, build muscle: Longevity-focused weight loss and life-giving habits