4 Painless Steps to Starting Weight Lifting for Seniors
Let’s do a quick word association game: What comes to mind when you think of weight lifting? If you’re like most people, one or more of the following popped into your head: Big beefy muscles; Lots of grunting, sweating, and strutting…
Read MoreWeight Training for Seniors: The Importance of Strength Training in Your 60s
We often hear about the need for strength training at any age, but did you know that power training is even more important to functional independence?
You might associate power with elite sports or the massive athletes who “power lift” 800 pounds, and then drop it to the ground with a huge clang. You can just hear the argghhh!
Read MoreSocially Acceptable Weight Gain? Yup, It’s a Thing!
I stepped off the bathroom scale, looked in the mirror and thought, “Really!” That scale has been totally off the last two months, so I knew it was definitely time for me to kick it to the corner and social distance. Or maybe I should move…
Read MoreTake Action to Lose Weight After 60… and Keep it Off!
In a past article, I discussed six mindsets you have to overcome when trying to lose weight, and keep it off, in your 60s.
The comments by women in the Sixty and Me community showed a great interest in the vision, goal, and action pointers. However, they were particularly interested in the very specific actions that could be taken. Read More
4 Reasons You May Have a Hard Time Losing Weight as You Age
It’s essential for older adults to prioritize maintaining a healthy weight as they age but, clearly, many are struggling to comply with lifestyle changes that make this possible. Read More
Enjoy Holiday Eating Without Gaining Weight With this Simple Mindset Hack
When you think of the holidays, is food one of the first things that comes to mind? Some of us can’t wait to cook, bake and eat all of those things we don’t make the rest of the year. Read More
Tick Tock… Get to a Healthy Weight with Help from Your Inner-Clock
We all know the basics of getting to a healthy weight at any age. Eat healthy food. Move more. Stay social. But, what if there was another factor that few of us even think about? What if our inner-clock was holding us back from getting healthy and managing our weight? In this morning’s show, I […]
Read MoreDon’t Just Lose Weight After 60! Keep It Off and Never Be Hungry
Weight loss diets are a big business in our country. There are so many books and diets on the market it could make your head swim. Read More
10 Steps to Help Older Women Get Energized for Losing Weight at the End of the Year
This year is quickly coming to a close. As a holistic nutritionist I’m often asked: “What is the secret to lasting weight loss?” That’s a heavy question, no pun intended. Here are 10 things I’ve learned in the 20+ years I’ve been helping older women who want to lose weight: Read More
Supercharged Nutrition for Losing Weight After 60
Gaining weight is easy for most people – it’s losing it that becomes exceptionally difficult when we hit 60. But is there a strategy that actually works? Join us in discussion with registered dietitian Ashley Koff who has some great information to share. Enjoy the show!
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