I really don’t like to stretch but for me it’s a must. I had back surgery about 15 years ago and a hip replacement last year. These surgeries coupled with my active workout schedule have made the lower half of my body very stiff. When possible I prefer to be stretched out by a trainer (referred to as partner stretching) but this is usually not an option.

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I love guacamole. I would love to sit in a tub of it surrounded by bowls of chips and dippers. I used to make my own because the packaged products either tasted off, were full of fillers or just way too fattening. If I wanted a good quality pre-made guacamole I needed to go to a specialty store that carried high end prepared foods.

 

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This video contains five of the top tricep moves to tone over 50 female arms. Many middle-aged women workout because they want to look their best but often times they neglect their arms. I think the reason for this is that most women either don’t know what to do or believe that there is nothing you can do once your arms have started to sag. The truth is your arms will respond if worked properly and consistently. It does take time but if you commit you will definitely see results.

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There’s nothing better than some pampering after a workout. For so many women over fifty starting and staying with an exercise program can be difficult so why not give yourself a reward occasionally for a job well done. Unfortunately, most of the time we think our reward should be food and that’s a sure fire way to sabotage your gains.

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Denim is a fashion staple and finding a jeans over fifty is no easy task. While we think this is just because we are middle-aged, the truth is younger women have the same problem. The only way to find a flattering pair of jeans is to try on a thousand pairs. There really are no shortcuts. I hate doing this as it’s physically draining, but the upside is once you find jeans you like you can buy a couple pairs to keep you for a while.

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