Amy VanLiew

Why Everything Starts Hurting After 50—and What You Can Do About It

If you’ve ever woken up wondering, “Why does everything hurt now?”—you’re not alone. As women over 50, those little aches and pains seem to pop up more often and last a little longer. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to accept discomfort as your new normal. With a better understanding of what’s happening…

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How to Break Bad Habits After 50 (Yes, You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks!)

Let’s talk about bad habits. We all have them. Late-night snacking. Scrolling on our phones before bed. Skipping workouts. If you’ve ever thought, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” I’m here to tell you—you absolutely can! Breaking bad habits might feel hard, but it’s not impossible. It’s all about using the right strategies.…

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How to Stay Healthy Enough to Enjoy Grandkids, Gardening, and More

What does being healthy really mean to you? For me—and maybe for you—it’s not about fitting into a pair of skinny jeans or running marathons. It’s about something much bigger. It’s about being able to enjoy the things that truly matter. Playing with your grandkids without back pain. Spending hours in the garden without stiff…

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5 Simple Strategies to Start (and Stick With) Healthy Habits Over 50

Are you ready to make 2025 your year? You’ve got dreams of feeling stronger, moving better, and living your best life. But let’s be honest—sticking to healthy habits isn’t always easy. Especially when life feels like a whirlwind of responsibilities and aches and pains pop up as reminders of the years gone by. Here’s the…

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Staying Balanced Through the Holidays: Tips to Manage Social Events and Indulgent Meals

December is such a joyful time filled with family gatherings, festive dinners, and holiday treats. But as much as we love the celebrations, all that extra socializing (and the delicious foods that come with it) can sometimes leave us feeling tired, sluggish, or a bit run-down. If you’re finding it hard to stay balanced amidst…

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Finding Time for Fitness During the Holidays: Quick, Sneaky Moves to Keep You Moving

Ah, the holidays—wonderful, busy, and sometimes a little overwhelming! For many of us, it’s a season of family gatherings, gift shopping, cooking, and endless to-do lists. If you’re feeling like your fitness routine is the first thing to slip, you’re not alone. Finding the time and energy to exercise during this season can feel nearly…

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Black Friday Fitness Deals to help you BE HEALTHY ENOUGH 2

Black Friday Deals to help you BE HEALTHY ENOUGH this year. Black Friday is the perfect time to grab a deal on some of my favorite things to help you Be Healthy Enough all year. Here is a list of the ones I found for us women of a certain age! Give the gift of…

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Black Friday Fitness Deals to help you BE HEALTHY ENOUGH

Black Friday Deals to help you BE HEALTHY ENOUGH this year. Black Friday is the perfect time to grab a deal on some of my favorite things to help you Be Healthy Enough all year. Here is a list of the ones I found for us women of a certain age! SAVE BIG on a…

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Modifying Is Not Cheating: How to Keep Moving Despite Aches and Pains

As we get older, those little aches and pains have a way of creeping in, making certain exercises feel more challenging—or even uncomfortable. But does that mean we should stop moving altogether? Absolutely not! One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my fitness journey is that modifying is not cheating. In fact, it’s…

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BEST Pain Relief Creams We’ve Tried

We just got back from a trip to Europe and this saved our aching backs and knees. Almost every morning I put first the MUJO Chronic Tonic Muscle & Joint Pain Relief Cream then the MUJO Extra Oomph Muscle & Joint Pain Relief Roll-On on my husbands back and it really helped alleviate some pain…

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