Most of us associate holidays with weight gain as food plays such a major role in celebration, whether it’s a July 4th barbeque, a box of Valentine’s candy, or a Thanksgiving feast. I look at holidays a little differently. Of course I love the food but what I like best about holidays is that their dates are written in stone: Halloween is always October 31, April Fool’s is always April 1 and July 4th — well you get the idea. Even holidays like Labor Day or Thanksgiving land on an exact date for that year.
CRUSTLESS PIZZA BITES
I absolutely love pizza. I could eat it everyday and not get tired of it. The problem is all the carbs from the crust. Even gluten free pizza is carb heavy. I have found that being over 50 means that I really need to keep my carbohydrates low in order to keep my mid section from being bloated. I think most of us really want the “taste” of a food, so I have come up with a “pizza” snack that has no crust, is super easy to make, and gives me the taste I’m looking for.
BANANAS DELICIOUS
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!
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.
FALL 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.
