4 Hiking Outfits for Women Over 50
Do you enjoy hiking? Hiking can include strolling in your local area or traveling internationally to trek mountains. Whatever your level and lifestyle, you need appropriate clothing and shoes to make sure you are comfortable and safe…
Read MoreDespite Popular Opinion, Laziness Has Almost Nothing to Do with Obesity
Fifty years into the obesity epidemic, people are quick to blame excessive weight on laziness. Well, I hate to dispel what would be a convenient explanation (although one that blames the individuals suffering with it), but obesity is not caused…
Read MoreFall Festivals and Trips for Theater Lovers
Spontaneous traveler? How about a Fall trip that will bring the beautiful colors of nature and the joy of excellent theater? It’s prime season to visit Wisconsin and Ontario. Unconsciously, I’m cruel to my sister-in-law Norah and myself…
Read MoreEmpowerment Through the Lens: The Inspiring Story Behind the Mature Women Calendar for Charity
In 2003, the heartwarming movie Calendar Girls premiered. It was based on the true story of a group of middle-aged Yorkshire women who teamed up to create a sexy calendar to raise money for blood cancer research after one of their husbands died…
Read More5 Belly Fat Mistakes Women Over 55 Need to Avoid
One of the most common questions I receive as a Personal Trainer for women over 55 is, “How do I get rid of stubborn belly fat?” This question is typically followed by a request for a focus on core exercises. But there is so much more…
Read MoreBe Still My Eating Heart. How One Special Dessert Changed Everything
After a lifetime of being – uh – well-insulated, I lost 55 pounds in my early 40s and have kept the pounds off for 17 years as I write. I’m currently 59. (I know you’re wondering, so, yes, I carried twins and am 10 years past meno.) When friends ask…
Read MoreTravelling with a Pet? These 8 Things May Save Your Sanity!
My husband and I have always had pets. In the past, we have boarded our pets when we traveled. In recent years, we have found that we prefer to take our pets with us. This means that in addition to planning for ourselves, we must also plan for them…
Read More8 Comfortable Sandals for Older Women
Looking for a new pair of sandals? Sandals come in a variety of styles and materials and are worn for many different occasions. But one thing they should all have in common is that they need to be comfortable. From the beach flip-flop…
Read MoreThe Power of 66… Alcohol Free Days
The global wellness economy is estimated to be worth $4 trillion dollars! We are on an endless and expensive quest for wellness, vitality and youth… yet we drink the toxin ethanol on a daily basis. We do the yoga, the juicing…
Read MoreWhat We Need to Know About Posture and Osteoporosis Exercise After 60 (VIDEO)
I often get asked about posture and osteoporosis exercises when we’re past menopause. Of course, things are highly individual when it comes to lifting weights or correcting your posture. Here are my answers to many burning questions…
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