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Every Thursday I tackle these popular topics of interest to women over 50. I wrap it all up in a humorous package to make it easy to digest.
In the process I also give you a glimpse into the struggles of my own life – the good, the bad, the scary, and the comedic.
I promise you will always walk away with real, actionable advice you can use.
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How to stay on track when you can’t do anything
Here's the thing about making it to the half-century mark: Some body parts don't work quite as well as they did in the past. If you're wondering if that statement drips with sarcasm, you are correct. In fact, it's dunked in sarcasm and batter dipped in...
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3 age-related excuses to ditch now
It reached 1,000 degrees here last week. I'm exaggerating, but only by a few degrees. I don't know why we suddenly have record breaking temps around the world, but here are a few of my theories: The earth is circling closer to the sun every year and scientists will...
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3 Knee-friendly, leg toning exercises
Here’s the thing about extreme sports: “extreme” is a relative term. When you’re in your 20s, activities such as zip lining over a pond of alligators, surfing 90-foot waves at night, or free diving into the Marianas trench all fit the bill. In your 30s and 40s...
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3 Ways to crush cravings – without willpower
I’ve heard and seen a lot of things in my 20+ years as a trainer. This includes things I wish I could unsee, like a male client’s abdominal surgery scar for which he was way too proud to show me. I’ve also heard just about every excuse. From bingeing on cake like a...
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5 Tips for working out in sweltering heat
Imagine you’re on the surface of the sun (obviously, in a heat-proof suit). It’s summer. And you’re having a hot flash. Then it starts raining. That, my friends, is Connecticut in the summer. I’m exaggerating, but not by much. High heat on top of ridiculous humidity...
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17 fat-burning snacks to eat before and after your workout
Pop quiz! Which one of the following would you guess I have NOT seen at the gym over the years: A brawl worthy of a cage match on ESPN A woman falling off the treadmill and breaking her wrist, and continuing to run because she was so embarrassed Someone fainting and...
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5 Reasons you’re tired all day (and how to energize yourself)
Aging is a funny thing. And by “funny” I don’t mean LOL funny. More like OMG what happened? funny. For example... One day you’re Person A, going through your day, running errands, seeing a movie, going out to dinner. You get home, you’re pleasantly relaxed, have a...
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Best functional exercises for women over 50
A lot of words and phrases get thrown around in the fitness realm. You hear things like, “engage your core!” “keep a neutral spine!” and, “turn around, you’re on the machine backwards!” All suggestions made with good intent. Often, people pretend to know the meaning...
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5 ways to increase willpower
Pop quiz! How do marshmallows relate to achieving a goal? HInt: it’s one of these... A.They make a delicious reward after a tough week B. You can throw them at people who annoy you, without inflicting (severe) bodily harm C. They mix well with a crunchy cereal and...
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