One of my clients’ (we’ll call him Bill) New Year’s resolutions for 2015 was to track his caloric intake in MyFitnessPal. But as the days rolled by, success continued to elude him–it was simply too tedious a task. Bill was beginning to feel that, as a Baby Boomer, it was just too late to teach …
To spend time with my family and enjoy the season, I’m taking the week off. In the wise words of Dr. Seuss, “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” Here’s hoping your holidays mean a lot …
I’m often asked about the most important exercise and nutrition tips for Baby Boomers and seniors. Like many health professionals and speakers, I’ve come up with an acronym to make my message more memorable: INSPIRE ME! These words include much of the fitness-after-50 advice I’ve provided in other blogs, magazines and newspapers. I–Initialize your journey. …
Like most dietitians, I love to eat! As a result, I spend a great deal of time fiddling with my favorite recipes, trimming calories and increasing nutrition; healthy holiday cookies are no exception. Whether adding a bit more of this or a bit less of that, here are four tried-and-true methods to indulge in a …
Looking for a healthy gift idea for friends and family this holiday season? Having a difficult time thinking beyond the typical sugar-coated goodies and coffeehouse gift cards? With a little research, it is possible to give your treasured Baby Boomers and seniors presents that promote fitness all year long! Here are 10 ideas that say …
