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Leggings: Why I No Longer Wear Them as a Woman Over 50

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 9 Comments

Overweight senior woman wearing jeans instead of leggings

It's hard not to love wearing leggings because they are super comfy, but as an older woman, they do me more harm than good. The reason? They make me fat. I love to eat and am a bona fide foodie. When I wear leggings, I overeat and can't gauge what I've consumed. In other words, I have zero self-control. Zippers and buttons are what I need to stop me from pigging out. I'm … [Read more...]

Simple Style Rules to Look Fashionable as You Age

by Mariam Simmons 1 Comment

Simple style rules for older women

Were you fashionable when you were younger, but feel like you've lost your sense of style now that you're older? It may feel harder to determine the best way to dress after your body has changed over the years. Sometimes all you need to do is follow a few basic style rules to make you feel like a million bucks again. Our bodies naturally evolve as we age, but it doesn’t mean … [Read more...]

How to Apply Your Superpowers Toward a Good Cause In Retirement | Book

by Terri L. Lyon Leave a Comment

Wonder women

Retirement is a lovely time. Being with friends, starting new hobbies, traveling. It is also a time when you can focus attention on a cause important to you. So, why not apply your superpowers to the cause closest to your heart? Yes, you have superpowers. Everyone has them. They may not be as cool as spidey senses or telekinesis, but they can be a powerful force for … [Read more...]

“The Queen of Second Chances” and Interview with Author DM Barr

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 2 Comments

DM Barr

Imagine being a young realtor told to infiltrate a senior center to convince the elderly to downsize or sell their homes. That’s the premise of “The Queen of Second Chances” by DM Barr. I interviewed the author, DM Barr, in the video below. Please watch it by clicking the player below. For more fun interviews click here. “The Queen of Second Chances” is a … [Read more...]

Fifty First Dates After 50: Book Review

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 10 Comments

sensual woman

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...]

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