Healthy Tips

It’s the summer of 2023, I haven’t hosted a Free workout challenge since last September because of so many things going on in my life, the most important, recovering from breast cancer (diagnosis in Dec 2023 and single mastectomy on Feb 9, 2023. I am doing GREAT, the cancer is gone, I feel good and…

Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, is a common concern for many individuals striving for a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing body. While excess belly fat is often associated with weight gain and an increased risk of various health conditions, it’s important to recognize that there could be underlying factors contributing to its accumulation….

I’ve had 3 new client calls in the last month and you know what each and every one asked? What exercises can I do to get flat abs! You know what I told each and everyone of them…abs start in the kitchen! You want flat abs? Don’t we all! You can do sit ups, crunches…

If you’re looking to develop a strong core and gain all of the many benefits (see my last blog Unleashing the Power Within; Building a Resilient Core for a Stronger You) , there are several key strategies you can incorporate into your fitness routine. Here are six secrets and expert tips to help you achieve…

As I’m writing this, it’s been 3 months since I had a single mastectomy.  I’m doing GREAT!  Cancer is gone and now it’s all about healing. Of course, I could not exercise the way I was used to for the last 3 months and with that came some painful and eye opening learnings.    About a…

This is the third post in my 3 part series to help women over 50 be healthy…enough to do all they want to do in life. If you haven’t yet, make sure you read my first blog What is Bone Health and Why It Matters and second How to Prevent Bone Loss In this blog…

This is the second post in my 3 part series to help women over 50 be healthy…enough to do all they want to do in life. A key component of this is keeping our bones healthy. Before we get started let’s practice some good bone health posture! If you’re reading this on one of your…

👉Bone loss or Osteoporosis is a major public health problem in this country and could be life altering👉One out of every two women and one of every four men over the age of 50 are at risk for osteoporosis, low bone density, and will have a fracture.👉Osteoporosis is often silent until someone breaks a bone;…

Spring is my favorite time of year! We live in North San Diego and I know spring is right around the corner when I look across the valley and witness a sea of purple. As I climb the hills above our house, the fragrance of the blooming Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus) is intoxicating. During these walks…

Raise your hand if one of your goals this year is to get fit, or exercise more, or lose a few pounds, or just feel better? It’s a common theme and although we know it’s important, for most people, the hardest part is just getting started. Here is a blog post I wrote with 5…

The holiday season is over and so is the excuse “I’m on vacation and deserve to eat whatever I want!”  If you are like many people that “whatever I want” is likely something loaded with SUGAR!   Unfortunately, this may have caused you to rouse the Sugar Monster.  Once that happens it might be difficult to…

Sadly, many people neglect their health by not eating a balanced diet and not participating in any sort of workout activity. These negative habits may lead to many health problems, such as obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Nutritionists and health experts often emphasize eating fruits and vegetables daily, avoiding snacking between meals, practicing regular…

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 health and fitness deals for Black Friday 2022. Sleep like…

During our last monthly “Office hours” Zoom call I did what I normally do, answer questions and then ask what they’d like to see more of from me.   Two members raised their hands and said “30 minute workouts”.   They were brutally honest with me and said, “If I see a workout that’s over…

So you’ve gone through so many periods in your life. You probably have multiple stories to tell here and there—some embarrassing and some that you can probably use to give great advice to your daughters, nieces, and granddaughters. Maybe you’ve even tried birth control pills to make that time of the month a little more…

I was torn with spending a whole month in the Be Healthy Enough Community focusing on mobility and flexibility. It’s not sexy. It’s not getting tank top arms or a flat belly. But it’s so much more important because mobility and flexibility are the key to healthy aging. Increased mobility and flexibility prevents you from…

Many factors contribute to happiness and making time for even little changes in your habits can have a positive effect on how happy you are. Here are 9 habits HAPPY women over 50 make time for! 1. They don’t say ‘yes’ when they mean ‘no’!! Over-committing to activities and demands only leads to exhaustion and…

Being Healthy Over 50 will help you do all the things you love to do in this later half of life.  Here are 7 habits HEALTHY women over 50 make time for! 1. They get enough SLEEP! Healthy women strive to get a good night’s sleep!  This was number 1 in my article FIT OVER…

Being Fit Over 50 isn’t impossible! In fact, it’s easier than you think if you find ways to make it a priority. These are the 6 things I’ve found that FIT women over 50 make time for! 1. They don’t prioritize exercise over SLEEP! Fit women strive to get a good night’s sleep and don’t…

It’s “strength” month in the Be Healthy Enough Community!   As I’ve been doing my research on strength training over 50, along with how to properly lift those weights another topic that always  pops up is Protein!   So today I’m going to share what I’ve learned about why we need protein, how much we…