Healthy Tips
Why Start A Walking Program?
In this blog I want to share a bit of what I’ve been learning about one of the BEST ways to lose weight, feel better, destress, relieve joint pain…. First the bad news. We are a nation of “sitters”. In 2020 The U.S. adult obesity rate was at 42.4%, the first time the national rate has…
What’s In Your Peanut Butter?
If I was on a desert island and I could only bring one thing…it would be peanut butter. It is my all time favorite food and I have some almost everyday. I’ve tried the other popular nut butters; almond butter, sunflower butter, cashew butter and while I would not turn those away, my favorite…
It’s NOT about the pasta!
If you recognized the subject line you know one of my guilty pleasures is reality TV 😁. Do you LOVE pasta? Are you someone who likes to eat large portions? If you said YES, then I have a “be healthy enough” option for you…ZUCCHINI NOODLES! My mission is to find healthier options for us over…
Benefits of Recovery Days
I used to roll my eyes at the “older” people in my life that told me about their aches and pains or that they couldn’t do the exercises I was doing anymore. What, were they lazy? Then I hit 50 and a funny thing happened…I was that “older” person! My body didn’t respond to exercise…
Exercise, Eat Well, Be Patient and Your Body Will Reward YOu
Have you ever started a fitness program and then quit? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Many people start fitness programs, but they may stop when they get bored, they don’t enjoy it or results come too slowly. Here are 4 tips to help you stay motivated. 1. What gets measured gets improved Take…
6 Common Fitness Mistakes of Women Over 50
1. TRYING TO DO WHAT YOU DID 30 YEARS AGO Yes, we’re over 50, we have aged, it’s a FACT OF LIFE so why do we have such a hard time accepting it. I still, every once in a while, make this mistake and go back to the things that helped me lose weight when…
Herbal Tea Guide for Women Over 50
One of my tips to losing weight over 50 is to NOT DRINK YOUR CALORIES. Herbal Tea is a perfect 0 calorie choice AND it can have some health benefits too. Here are 7 Benefits of Herbal Tea and which teas to choose. 1. It Can Help You Relax Something about having a cup of…
How To Create A Healthy Habit
It’s now the middle of September 2020 and I just completed a FREE Back to School – no – wait – Exercise Challenge. I had been hearing from a lot of members and friends that the summer slump was real and I wanted to help. My goal for this challenge was to help those…
When Is It Time to Ask For Help?
Today there’s no shortage of free workouts and fitness tips on the internet and social media, which is great — but sometimes it’s more overwhelming than helpful. Figuring out which workout plans to follow, what actually works for your goals and fitness level, what kind of exercise equipment you need, and if you can even…
Yes, You Can Lose Weight Over 50!
Your body composition also changes as you age. You lose muscle mass at an average rate of 3-5% every 10 years after age 35. With less muscle mass you burn less calories and the scale can start to creep up. Hormonal imbalances can also affect the calories in vs. calories out equation causing your body…