I have always enjoyed working out. When I was in my 20s, I was obsessed with aerobic exercise and attended classes practically every day. The thrill of competing with other women in the class spurred me to keep going. I also learned how to do somersaults and 10 different headstands in my acting class. Now that I’m older, I still enjoy a good workout, but I believe over 50 … [Read more...]
How to Get the Best Weight Loss Results When You’re Older
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...]
How to Have Fun on a Nickel or Dime as an Older Single Woman
Remember nickels and dimes? They get tossed in a box these days. I don’t think kids even know what they are. Can you believe this? The Powerball winner was one block from my house. One frickin' block! Did I buy a ticket? No! As a single older woman living in Los Angeles, it can be difficult to have fun without winning the Powerball but it’s possible. I’m a … [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...]
How to Wear Over 50 Fashion with an Edge
When we were young, our mothers may have worn pumpkin-decorated sweatshirts, baggy moo moos, or anything with an elastic waist. Some of us have emulated them and look even worse. But, just because we are over 50 doesn’t mean we can’t look fabulous with a stylish edge. By the way, my mother was a fashionista, dressmaker, and loved to shop. Start with classy-looking … [Read more...]
