A realistic approach to being YOUR best at any age!
I’m anxiously awaiting their opening, but am I ready for a gym workout? How do you return to the gym after a long break?
The pandemic has affected us all but there are many times when we need to pause our gym visits. Whether from injury, pregnancy, work, or just everyday malaise, we have all needed to return to the gym after a long break.
I am so ready and these are the steps I’m taking to get back on track after this long break.
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Frozen fruit pops have always been a favorite of mine! I remember as a young girl I waited all day for the ice cream truck. There were three different vendors that came down my street. But there was one I liked the best because it had great frozen pops. Although I preferred ice cream, I always chose the frozen fruit pops because they lasted a long time!
I still love nothing better on a sweltering day. Once that frozen fruit pop hits my lips I am instantly cooled off — like a big, cool gust of wind. There are plenty of good commercial pops. but I like my frosty frozen fruit pops the best!
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I always thought I had a good immune system as I don’t get sick very often. At sixty-nine my flu shots were limited to only years when I had surgery. However, during this long lock down, I started to think about my immune system a lot. How good was it actually? And are there things I should be doing differently to maximize my immunity?
I prepared early for the pandemic – I purchased masks, bottled water, frozen foods and medications. I canceled all appointments and allowed no one in my home. While I had all my necessary supplies, the one thing I gave no thought to was preparing was my immune system.
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Here is the easiest way to lose your lock down weight for women of all ages! In spite of social media posts you see of women working out like crazy during this pandemic, many of us are not in tip top shape. Always a consistent and dedicated gym rat, this lock down has been difficult for me. My eating plan has been off as I’ve needed to accommodate different schedules and available food.
My Flourless Chocolate Cake is the perfect Mother’s Day treat. Fudgy and moist, just a small slice will satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth! Since this cake is flourless, it’s also gluten free. An added bonus is this recipe calls for easy to find ingredients — a big plus right now! But this cake also comes with a warning: you will want to make it all the time!
