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Belly fat, weight loss, nutrition, fitness, motivation — oh, my! Every Monday and Thursday I tackle these popular topics of interest to women over 50.
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13 Best calorie burners for women over 50
When I look for topics to blog about, I first review things that happened in my life that week and try to make a connection to something useful I can discuss. It’s not always easy. Here’s why: My life would hardly qualify for America’s Funniest Home Videos, The...
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3 (more) top motivational posts
If you’re new to my blog, first of all welcome. You’re in for a treat. Unless you’re not a fan of my sense of humor, in which case it will be downhill from here on in. Hopefully you enjoy a good laugh and we become BFFs. ♥ I tend to write about what’s going on in...
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3 Things you MUST be willing to do to make real progress (hint: most people are not)
We assume a lot of things as we go about our day. We don’t think about most of them until something goes awry. For example, you expect water to come out of the showerhead when you turn the knob. You only notice it when it doesn’t, or if it shoots out scalding water,...
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How to ask better questions (so you can lose weight and reach your goals)
I’ve talked in the past about my incessant need to ask questions, including while under sedation during my colonoscopy. I am apparently super annoying even while unconscious. The worst part? I will never know what I asked. I believe all gastroenterologists are...
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7 Ways to stop feeling tired all the time
Long ago, in a village far, far away, “old age” was seen as an admirable achievement only a handful of people were privileged enough to ever reach. You were held in high esteem if you made it to the ripe old age of 50. Villagers built you a pedestal and bestowed you...
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How to cope when weight loss isn’t happening
I’ve often talked about a few of my personal life situations where I didn’t know where to turn next... an emotionally abusive relationship, an eating disorder, and battle with panic attacks that left me nearly housebound. Nice way to start off a motivational post!...
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5 Traits of an effective, safe, total body workout
Last week I received a press release about a new type of workout: Naked CrossFit. At this point I should just drop the mic and walk off the stage. Because honestly, what more can I add to that? Here’s the thing. Fitness is one of those topics where (unlike Apple...
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How to overcome fear of anything
I once had a horrible fear of flying. My stomach would do flip-flops the minute I began making travel plans. I’d be a mess from the day I booked the flight to the weeks leading up to my trip. Not surprisingly, I was less-than-fun to be around. I tried everything,...
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Abs! A 3-minute routine you’ll love to hate
It’s been many moons since I wrote about ab exercises. It’s not on purpose. I simply put it in the “overhyped” category, along with other things I hear about way too often lately, such as paleo, unicorn anything, and using cauliflower in place of pizza dough for...
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