Who doesn’t love a peanut butter sandwich? I know I do! Most of us boomers grew up eating a lot of them as it was a go to staple in our simpler world. I bet many of you over fifty women still love peanut butter sandwiches, but if you’re like me, we don’t eat them because of the bread. So I decided to ditch the bread and use a banana in its place. It’s so easy and delicious!
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5 CLASSIC AB MOVES
How many ab movements can you show me? I bet you know a lot. All us over fifty women have been working our abs forever and yet we still have that roll. This video has some classic movements that will get the job done if you work it. We call things “classic” when they’ve been around forever and are of good quality. Like us classic ladies. It’s important to do these exercise with an engaged core — that means you want to pull everything in tight and make your belly button feel like it’s reaching for the spine.
Read More3 STEPS TO A PERFECT PUSH-UP
When I suggest doing push ups to an over fifty girlfriend or a middle aged woman I talk to in the gym I usually get the same response: “no way I can do those”. Well it turns out that not only is there a “way” but it’s not difficult at all if you start simply and slowly. Push ups are one of the all time great exercises — they are fabulous at toning and sculpting your upper body, and they also engage your core and improve your endurance and stamina.
Read MoreSTRONG, SEXY SHOULDERS
It seems as if most women, especially those over fifty, concentrate on just three body parts: abs, butt and thighs. While these are definitely important, the truth is that to really look more youthful and to achieve true fitness ALL body parts must be engaged. In my opinion shoulders are so important that I train them 2 to 3 times a week. I think all us baby boomers should.
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ONE SUPER SCRUMPTIOUS SPOONFUL
I get hungry a lot even though I do eat throughout the day. Sometimes I just need a “little something” to satisfy that gnawing I feel in my tummy. Being as busy as I am, I needed to find a treat that would satisfy that sweet and salty and creamy and crunchy taste that I craved. So instead of having some chips and cookies and ice cream, I’ve come up with a solution that I call “Spoon Situation”, because if I don’t immediately shove something in my mouth I’m going to have a real bad situation by eating everything in sight.
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