For women over fifty the benefits of doing cardio can’t be ignored. Since there are so many options, here is the best step-by-step guide to cardio for baby boomer women. Although my main form of exercise is resistance training, I always incorporate a good amount of cardio into my workout routine.

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For those of you who love Italian food, this video will show you how to make spaghetti and meatballs without the guilt. I came up with this recipe because I wanted a low-carb, low-calorie, gluten free version of the traditional flavorful spaghetti and meatballs.

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For all you over fifty women who want it now, here are the 8 most effective ways to look better immediately. You know that I strongly believe in a continuing commitment to wellness but the truth is, sometimes we just need some quick fixes to give us instant results. These 8 life hacks will definitely make a noticeable difference if you do them all and are diligent about doing them!

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These healthy chili nachos are my go to meal when I’m craving Mexican food. Most of us are under the assumption that Mexican food is automatically off the food list when we’re watching our weight but in reality Mexican cuisine is one of the most adaptable to good nutritional eating.

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I thought it important for me to write about why you should increase your weights because I think most women over fifty don’t use enough. Slow and steady is my mantra but if you are using three or five pounds weights and can easily work through one of my tapes, it’s time to go up. I do advocate starting with low weights because I think until you know your body and strength, safe is always best. I generally suggest weights in the three to eight pound range because I feel that’s a good amount for women over fifty who have never done resistance training before. With that said, if you are running through your workouts without any strain you are not going to see the changes you want.

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