At the end of the year, after all the holiday parties are over, we start thinking about losing weight. We vow to work out hard, go on a diet, and get in shape. Sometimes we overindulge and then get frustrated when we can't shed our extra pounds. It takes older people longer to recover from exercise I’ve been on the weight loss train for a long time ever since I hit … [Read more...]
The Truth About Banishing Belly Fat After Menopause
I’m an apple shape and store most of my fat in my stomach. If you are like me you are more susceptible to heart attacks and strokes so you have to keep your belly fat in check. It is such a common problem for older women that you can't breeze through a checkout line without seeing a magazine headline promising to beat the battle of the tummy bulge. … [Read more...]
World Menopause Day – A New Podcast for Menopausal Women
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Menopause Society officially designated October 18th as World Menopause Day and the month of October Menopause month. If you are a woman over 50, you've dealt with it in some way or another. I spoke to Donna Klassen who is the founder of a website called LetsTalkMenopause.org. She, along with Christine Maginnis and … [Read more...]
Nuovoware Water Bottle Carrier: My Favorite Walking Bag
Staying hydrated when you are walking is super important especially when you are older. Injuries are common in seniors who neglect to drink enough water. I found this out several years ago when I suddenly fainted at a dinner party. Now I carry a water bottle wherever I go, in my car, on walks, or anywhere outside of my house. While browsing on Amazon, I found a Neoprene … [Read more...]
How Fad Diet Culture Can Be Damaging to Seniors
It’s essential to pay close attention to your health when you get older. Prioritizing self-care, getting regular exercise, and eating nutritious foods are all important to maintaining your physical and mental health and feeling good as a senior. But an obsession with the diet culture we are bombarded with can have the opposite effect on anyone's well-being, no matter what … [Read more...]