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Sleep Hacks for Busy People: How to Sleep Better with an Unpredictable

09 March 2025

Sleep is one of the most essential pillars of health, yet for many adults, getting consistent, high-quality rest feels impossible. Between juggling careers, parenting, relationships, travel, and responsibilities, a perfect

Fat Loss

The 30-30-30 Rule: A Game-Changer Morning Routine for Active Adults Over 30

28 March 2025

If you're an athlete over 30—or just someone who wants to feel better, look leaner, and support long-term health—you've likely noticed that what worked in your 20s doesn’t always cut

Green Living

Best Non-Toxic and Zero Waste Cleaning Products

19 March 2025

Over the years, I’ve made a conscious effort to reduce the toxins in my home and cut down on plastic waste. One of the biggest changes I’ve made is switching

Green Living

Lessons from Spring: Motivation, Renewal & Spring Cleaning Tips

19 March 2025

Spring is more than just a season—it’s a time of renewal, growth, and transformation. As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, many of us experience a shift in energy,

Recipes

[RECIPE] High-Protein Breakfast Biscuits

18 March 2025

Jump to recipe Let me start by saying that I am not a morning person. On weekdays, I need to wake up before 6am to get ready and commute to

Sleep

Sleep Hacks for Busy People: How to Sleep Better with an Unpredictable

09 March 2025

Fat Loss

The 30-30-30 Rule: A Game-Changer Morning Routine for Active Adults Over 30

28 March 2025

If you're an athlete over 30—or just someone who wants to feel better, look leaner, and support long-term health—you've likely noticed that what worked in your 20s doesn’t always cut

Green Living

Best Non-Toxic and Zero Waste Cleaning Products

19 March 2025

Over the years, I’ve made a conscious effort to reduce the toxins in my home and cut down on plastic waste. One of the biggest changes I’ve made is switching

Green Living

Lessons from Spring: Motivation, Renewal & Spring Cleaning Tips

19 March 2025

Spring is more than just a season—it’s a time of renewal, growth, and transformation. As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, many of us experience a shift in energy,

Recipes

[RECIPE] High-Protein Breakfast Biscuits

18 March 2025

Jump to recipe Let me start by saying that I am not a morning person. On weekdays, I need to wake up before 6am to get ready and commute to

Sleep

Sleep Hacks for Busy People: How to Sleep Better with an Unpredictable

09 March 2025

Fat Loss

The 30-30-30 Rule: A Game-Changer Morning Routine for Active Adults Over 30

Green Living

Best Non-Toxic and Zero Waste Cleaning Products

Green Living

Lessons from Spring: Motivation, Renewal & Spring Cleaning Tips

Recipes

THE COACH BEHIND THE BLOG

Hey athletes! I'm Karen.

I’m a sports nutritionist, nutrition coach and holistic health counselor for active adults who are ready to do what it takes to look, feel and perform their best.

I’m an environmental scientist, mama to a German shepherd, and newly wedded thrifter that loves to spend time in nature.

The most common types of clients I’ve worked with since opening my practice in 2012:

Busy women who want to eat healthier, move more and lose body fat
Athletes that want to gain muscle and perform better in their activity
Active individuals with food allergies and sensitivities
Injured athletes that want to get back to their sport quicker
30+ active individuals that want to stay active and age gracefully

Check out the Healthy Green Athlete podcast

Grab your headphones and tune in for tips on how adult athletes can upgrade their mindset, nutrition, training and recovery at any age.

Healthy Green Athlete

For adult athletes that are competing in any sport at any competition level to learn how to fuel, heal and nourish their way to feeling, looking and performing their best at any age. I will cover topics ranging from nature-based nutrition and human movement to sports psychology and mindfulness.

Key words: athlete, holistic health, integrative health, aging, anti-aging, healthy living, fitness, performance, athletic, natural living, ecofriendly, nutrition, nature lover, sport performance, strength and conditioning, feel younger, self-love, mindset

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Team chemistry: 6 teammate styles for a winning team

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In this episode of The Healthy Green Athlete Podcast, host Karen Ward explores the fascinating world of teammate dynamics. Dive into the six unique teammate styles—Proximity, Independent/Logical, Collaborative, Detail-Oriented, Idea-Oriented, and Supportive—and learn how understanding these can transform your effectiveness in sports, work, and life.

Karen shares personal stories from her experience as a player and coach, offering practical tips to identify your style, work harmoniously with others, and build stronger, more balanced teams. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or just looking to improve your team interactions, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive.

Speaking of teams, Karen’s Athlete for Life 12-week Small Group Coaching program is designed to elevate your performance and achieve your health and fitness goals with support from other athletes. Ready to level up your personal performance and be an amazing teammate? Let’s go!

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How to delay impacts of aging on performance

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Improve mobility at any age (Interview with Nicole Paine, Part 2)

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Athletic Performance with Dr. Nicole Paine (PART 1)