I’m in my 70s, not skinny, petite at 5'2", and am an apple shape. The four basic body shapes in fashion are apple, pear, rectangle, and hourglass. An apple shape carries weight in the stomach and has either large or small breasts and slimmer hips. Many have great legs. Think of Catherine Zeta-Jones or Drew Barrymore. Most women who are in menopause or beyond become … [Read more...]
Fifty First Dates After 50: Book Review
Have you been on the singles scene as a woman over 50? There are all sorts of ways you can go about it. But even if you are happily married, you may find the book Fifty First Dates After 50: A Memoir by author Carolyn Lee Arnold revealing as she describes her journey in alternative lifestyle dating to find a deep connection with a future life partner. I interviewed Carolyn … [Read more...]
Can Menopause Cause Panic Attacks?
As we age, our hormones naturally begin to drop. Some will drop more than others and the impacts can be profound. For example, when a woman is in her late 30s, her testosterone levels are more than 50% lower than they were when she was 20. Other hormones that drop with age are estrogen and progesterone which lead to perimenopause and menopause and a whole world of … [Read more...]
Should You Get Married Again in Later Life?
The Baby Boomer generation remains one of the largest and long-lived in history. Born between 1946-1964, there’s no denying that you are getting older. Simply put, you’ve lived a lot of life! And, as we all know, life comes with changes – including marital changes. Maybe you got divorced years ago and focused on your career or family. Maybe you’re recently separated and … [Read more...]
Therafit Shoes Review: For Active Comfort
I love comfy shoes and I’m not the kind of person who wants to suffer for fashion. You’ll never see me sporting stilettos like some women over 50 do. They must have feet made of steel. In fact, 2-inch heels are my max and even those can be excruciating. When I was offered a chance to try Therafit Shoes I said yes. Sandals Therafit offered to send me a pair of … [Read more...]
