With Thanksgiving just two days away—and it’s the favorite holiday for many in my family—I’d like to extend my thanks to you all! I truly appreciate those of you interested in fitness who open and read my blogs, purchase my book, and heed my calls for webinars, live events, and teleseminars. And a big warm […]
In our house, we’re already planning for Thanksgiving. Like many baby boomers and older adults, we have the celebration in our home, and are expecting a crowd this year (17 including our new grandson!). So we’re talking holiday dining: timing, appetizers, entrees, and desserts, being mindful of gluten-free and vegetarian options! There will be a
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We recently flew to northern California to visit my sister and brother-in-law. Like many baby boomers, as many of you know, I had my hip replaced last year. As I result, I now have a permanent piece of metal in my body. This has allowed me to move again, to improve my fitness level, and
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In case you haven’t gotten the message yet—that being fit truly is good for you, especially if you’re a baby boomer or older adult—here’s another study that brings the message home. These particular headlines grabbed my attention in the past few days — “Higher Cardiorespiratory Fitness Predicts Lower Mortality” and “Being Fit: More Important Than
Are You Still Sitting on that Sofa? Read More »
At a ToastMasters meeting today, I volunteered to give an impromptu speech on the following topic, “Your health is…” After a few seconds of thought, the first thing that came to this Baby Boomer’s mind was this: “My health is my gift to my grandchildren!” Granted, in my profession I’ve always felt I need to
My Gift to My Grandchildren Read More »
The evenings are getting cool in southern California, and for this Baby Boomer, it’s time to think about hearty, healthy soups. One of my favorites, and an easy heart-friendly recipe, is split pea soup. The yummy version below is completely vegan, ready in two hours. Split peas are nutrition powerhouses! They help stabilize blood sugar
Easier Than You Think! Read More »
Dust off your pink ribbons—October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women (lung cancer is #1). According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), it strikes one in eight U.S. women, that’s 12%. And it’s a huge concern for Baby Boomers and seniors, with the
The New Color of Fall! Read More »
Sleep, it’s something we all know we need, yet many of us don’t get enough of. In fact, the CDC reports that more than 80 million American adults are now chronically sleep-deprived, getting less than the recommended 7 hours of shut-eye per night. And as I’ve been reminded several times this summer, this deficit is
Are You Getting Enough Of This? Read More »
Baby Boomers and older adults have all heard the following health advice: brisk walking is an excellent form of moderate cardiovascular exercise. This statement is usually followed closely by: get in 150 minutes of cardio each week. Walking is by far the most convenient form of moderate cardiovascular exercise. You can walk almost anywhere (if
Just What Is “Brisk Walking?” Read More »
As many of you know, my husband and I experimented with the keto diet last month. Low carb, high fat. No fruit (other than berries and avocados), no whole-grains. Lots of eggs, cheese and other whole-fat dairy products, butter, oils, meat of all kinds, bacon. Bottom line: I lost 4 pounds in a month, my
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