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Living Younger Longer with Monica

My passion is partnering with people who want to feel better tomorrow than they feel today and have I started out just wanting to get healthy. How about you?

Through Shaklee products I found that I felt better, had more energy and didn't get sick anymore. I also found a company with a philosophy that fit my values - stay healthy - help others stay healthy - and be rewarded for teaching others to do the same. This collaborative approach is a better fit for me than the corporate world.

18/05/2026

Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for (someone) to devour.
Resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that your fellow believers throughout the world undergo the same sufferings.
The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ (Jesus) will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you after you have suffered a little.
To him be dominion forever. Amen.
- 1 Peter 5:8-11

Cling to Jesus in humility!

13/05/2026

When I turned 65, I celebrated by hiking the Grand Canyon for the second time. Sandy Dietrich — mom of 4, grandma of 11, and the most active woman I know — was right there with me.

That hike didn’t just build memories. It built a friendship and a shared mission: helping women at every age live strong, vibrant, abundant lives.

Thursday at 7 pm CT, Sandy and I are hosting our Live Long Zoom Series — and we’re going deep on two game-changers for aging well:

✨ Life+ Liquid Collagen — for your joints, skin & connective tissue 🍇 Vivix — cellular-level anti-aging, 13x more powerful than resveratrol alone

Free. Fun. Science + stories. Possibly prizes. 🙌

👉 Comment LIVE and I’ll DM you the link to register.

12/05/2026

Day 35 of 90 – the Life+ trial update you’ve been waiting for !

Okay friends, buckle up — because this one is GOOD.
Whether you’ve been following along as Derrick and I progress on our 90-day trial of the new Life+ Liquid Collagen, or you are tuning in for the first time - stop the scroll and listen up - today I’m spilling all the tea.

The Derrick Report: This man is moving.

Three weeks in a row to the pool (This is a record. I’ve been trying to coax him into going back to the pool since last fall). He’s not using his oxygen. His lung doc gave him a

report at his visit last week. And perhaps most meaningful of all - his pain level has shifted from “debilitating, hard to move” down to “uncomfortable but tolerable.”
For a 70-year-old living with COPD and a spinal fusion? That is pretty spectacular.
(He’s also seeing the chiropractor, so I won’t give ALL the credit to the “magic juice”

— but I’m not NOT giving it credit either.)
The Monica Report: Energy is UP. Arthritis flare-ups? Nowhere to be found.

Friday I logged my first 5-mile run in a long time. Saturday - swimming + 3 hours of yard work. Sunday - more yard work. Three days, 45,170 steps, a couple of well-earned naps... and zero arthritis flare-up.
And the icing on the cake?

This morning Derrick touched my cheek and said, “Oh, it’s so soft.” I had just told him I thought my skin was looking more radiant. Apparently he agrees.

Now for the news that’s good AND a little bit frustrating:
Life+ has become such a hit that it is currently out of stock - 6 months of inventory, gone in 3 weeks.

BUT — it will be back in stock on May 20th.
Here’s what you do: give me a

right now (or send me a message) and I’ll get you on the list for first delivery. The sooner you raise your hand, the sooner we get you started on your own 90-day story.
Because if Derrick and I can have a Day 35 that looks like THIS… I can’t wait to see what yours looks like.😘

10/05/2026

Motherhood is such a beautiful circle of learning, loving, and becoming. 💛

This morning I found myself looking through old photos and getting a little emotional.

The first photo of my mom holding David brings back so many memories. My mom lived through a lot of hardship in her life, but the greatest gift she gave me was her example of clinging tightly to her faith through it all. She taught me, not so much with speeches, but by the way she lived, that our Catholic faith isn’t just something we practice on Sundays. It’s a compass. A way to live. A source of strength when life gets hard.

And then there’s that camping photo of David giving his little wave to the camera 😂👋
Honestly… maybe I got my signature wave from him and never even realized it. Funny how connected we are to our children in ways both big and small. We teach them, shape them, pass on traditions and values… and somehow they quietly shape us too.

Thinking about David preparing to serve the Church, I can’t help but think how incredibly proud my mom would be of the man he has become. Raising him in the faith obviously left an imprint on his heart. But what amazes me most in this season of life is that now I’m learning from him, through his insights, his devotion, and the way he is helping me deepen and live out my faith in a new way.

That may be one of the sweetest surprises of motherhood:
First, we learn from our mothers.
Then we pour what we’ve learned into our children.
And eventually, if we’re paying attention, we begin to learn from them, too.

Wishing all my mom friends a beautiful Mother’s Day. 💐
May you feel loved, appreciated, and deeply aware that the quiet ways you show up each day matter more than you know.

06/05/2026

Your pantry might be the most powerful room in your house 👀

(Or the sneakiest saboteur 😬)

That’s why I’m SO excited - you’re invited to my very first interactive Pantry Makeover Workshop TOMORROW!

🎉 Thursday, May 7th 🕔 8:00 PM ET | 7 CT | 6 MT | 5 PT

This is part of my Stay Strong Series — and this one is focuses on having fun with a little friendly competition added in! 🙌

Here’s what we’re doing:

🚀 DEBUT of my brand new Pantry Makeover site — Pantry Swap, Cleanout Showdown & Smart Label Reader go live for the very first time!

📱 Live Yuka app demo — I’m opening MY actual pantry on camera. No filters. Real food. Real decisions.

🏆 Points & prizes - chance to win a grocery store gift card just for playing along!

🎁 FREE Smart Shopper Guide for everyone who shows up

We eat what’s in our pantry. Let’s make it work FOR us.

Drop a 🥕and i’ll send you the Zoom registration link right away!😘

29/04/2026

As I was running today, I caught myself thinking…

Is this new liquid collagen actually making a difference?

Because for the first time in a while—
no foot pain. 💛

We’re 3 weeks into our 90 Day Trial…

And I’m not the only one noticing things.
I’m seeing a difference in how Derrick is moving too.

Little things—but they matter.
Getting up, moving around… just a bit easier.

I’ll be honest—I was skeptical at first.

But after hearing the CEO Asma explain what actually makes this different—and how it works in the body—
👉 we decided we’re ALL IN.

We’re doing this together, and we want to bring as many people along with us as possible.

They’re going LIVE tomorrow to break it all down—simple, clear, no fluff.

📍 Head over to Shaklee HQ here on Instagram to watch

⏰ 9AM PT
⏰ 10AM MT
⏰ 11AM CT
⏰ 12PM ET

Can’t catch it live? Send me a message and I’ll fill in the details on how this collagen works … and our 90 Day Trial that includes a bonus bottle! 😘

24/04/2026

Improve your VO₂ max = Living Longer 💛

I’ve been talking about VO₂ max all month…
and the more I share, the more I realize…

👉 So many people don’t know what it is
👉 Or how to improve it

I didn’t fully get it either, until I learned about zone training

Not just move more -
👉 train with intention

Lately it’s looked like this 💛
Sunshine, movement, and a hike with my friend Robin

Here’s the simple truth:

👉 You don’t have to be at the top
👉 You just don’t want to stay at the bottom

Even small improvements make a BIG difference

So this weekend…

💛 Get outside
👟 Move your body
🚶‍♀️ Pick up the pace just a little

Keep going. It matters more than you think.

Want help building your plan?

👉 Comment ZONE and I’ll send you the link to book a 1:1 session + get my Build Your VO2 Max Blueprint Workbook, so we can get you started on your action plan! 😘

22/04/2026

One more person said YES yesterday to our 90 Day Life+ Trial… so we’re up to 5 💛

So I decided to open up a couple more spots for this round.

Because honestly… the response to this liquid collagen has been kind of incredible.

✨ In the first 3 weeks:
• Top-selling product
• 6 months of inventory… gone

I’ll admit—I was a little skeptical at first.
But when I saw the clinically proven ingredients to support:

👉 Joint mobility
👉 Bone density
👉 Cartilage integrity
👉 Connective tissue health

I thought… I’m all in—and yes, my husband is doing this with me too 😉

💥 Small 90 Day Trial
💥 Just a few spots left

If you’ve been watching and wondering… this might be your moment.

Comment LIFE+ and I’ll send details
(including how to get a FREE bottle as part of the trial)

Or DM me 💛

Let’s do this together—Living Younger Longer 😘

16/04/2026

I’ve added a new tool to my stay active and strong toolkit 💪

Have you heard the buzz about liquid collagen?

When this showed up on my radar about a month ago—and I learned it does more than the powdered collagen I was taking—it definitely caught my attention.

✨ It works to protect, stimulate, and build 💪

When I found out the ingredients are proven to support joint mobility AND bone density, I decided it’s here to stay… and yes, I nudged my husband to start too 😉

I’m more determined than ever to take as many people with me as I can on this Living Younger Longer adventure 💛

Curious to learn more?

👉 Join me for a quick Zoom chat tonight (Thursday) at 7 CT
Comment LIFE+ and I’ll send the link

OR

👉 DM me to schedule a one-on-one chat so we can talk about your goals and what might support you best

Let’s do this together 😘

13/04/2026

Recipe of the Week 🍓Mixed Berry Oatmeal Bake

I made this yesterday for a Divine Mercy Sunday brunch at a friend’s home, and it turned out so good I knew it needed a spot in my Leaner for Life recipe database 🙌This is exactly the kind of recipe I’m always looking for—simple, make-ahead, and packed with protein to support strength, energy, and staying active as we age.

🛒 INGREDIENTS

2 cups oats

4 scoops vanilla protein powder*

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

3 cups mixed berries (divided)

1/3 cup nuts (I love slivered almonds)

1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1 cup milk

1/4 cup honey

4 eggs1 tsp vanilla

2 tbsp lemon juice

👩‍🍳 DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Grease an 8½ x 11 casserole dish with oil.

In a large bowl, mix oats, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, honey, vanilla, and lemon juice.

Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until well combined.

Fold in nuts, coconut, and 2 cups of berries.

Pour into casserole.

Top with remaining berries (and extra nuts/coconut if desired), lightly pressing into the mixture.

Bake 20–25 minutes, until set and lightly golden.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve warm with fresh fruit, yogurt, and a drizzle of maple syrup.Also delicious cold or reheated—perfect for leftovers or meal prep!

💬 Want help building simple, high-protein meals like this into your day?

👉 Comment PROTEIN and I’ll share more about my Protein+ Personalized Meal Planning service.

* Why I choose Life Shake Protein:

20g high-quality, non-GMO plant protein

Includes leucine to support muscle health (especially important as we age)

6g fiber + 25 vitamins & minerals

No added sugar and supports lean muscle + metabolism

It’s one of the easiest ways I know to turn everyday recipes into something that truly supports your goals 💚

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