I usually avoid sugar but when my sweet tooth kicks into overdrive I eat my Bananas Delicious. This little treat really satisfies my sugar craving without packing on the pounds of this over 50 body. It only takes a minute to make but leaves a smile on my face for hours!
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ABS AROUND THE WORLD
Our bellies are full and going to get fuller so it’s a good time of year to show our over 50 tummies a little love. Here is a short but effective routine that engages your entire core — that’s your stomach, back and all the little muscles that support them. You turn your body around in a circle to target the whole area.
Read MoreFALL INTO FASHION
Fall is a great time of the year to play around with your clothing. The weather can go from summer to winter within a few hours so I’ve come up with a simple fashion formula that works for me and I think will work well for all women over 50:
jeans + tee shirt + jacket = my go to look
Read MoreHOW TO SATISFY YOUR CRAVING FOR CHINESE FOOD THE RIGHT WAY
I love Chinese food and the fact that there’s always a place nearby that delivers makes it an easy go to when you’re hungry or in a rush. The problem with most Chinese food is that it tends to be starchy, greasy, salty, and full of sugar (think Sweet and Sour Chicken). But with a little knowledge, Chinese food can actually be a good, nutritious choice.
Read MoreIT DOESN’T MATTER HOW WE GOT IT, LET’S SHED OUR MIDDLE-AGED WEIGHT
I NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT
How many times have you said that? Too many, I’m sure. Probably have said that almost every day – we women over fifty are obsessed! It’s always about the number. I’m not saying that we shouldn’t strive to look good (because let’s be honest here, we’re not thinking about our hearts when our jeans don’t zip up). I’m saying that we should strive for an attainable, maintainable middle-aged weight. And I don’t believe that “goal weight” should be a particular number but rather a weight range in which we feel comfortable. Let’s face it: there are going to be FAT days regardless of how hard you try because some days are just like that.
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