I love shoes but I also love comfort, especially now that I am middle-aged. I always want to be fashionable but sometimes the pain I feel after wearing a pair of shoes is so unbearable I just won’t wear them again. The Banner Wedge Sandal from White Mountain is hands down the best summer shoe I ever bought. I purchased two pairs over two years ago from QVC.com — one pair is black and the other is a brushed gold. These shoes appear in lots of my posts because I wear them all the time.
10 MINUTE TOTAL BODY TONER FOR WOMEN OVER FIFTY
I designed this 10 Minute Total Body Toner for Women Over Fifty because so many middle-aged women tell me they just don’t have time to exercise. That excuse doesn’t work anymore since even the busiest women have ten minutes to spend on their health. I suggest you get up ten minutes earlier and go through this routine the minute your feet hit the floor. Or have your coffee first and then do it before jumping into the shower.
SPARKLY LOW CALORIE NON-ALCOHOLIC SANGRIA
I try to keep my alcohol consumption low so many times when I go out I drink my Sparkly Low Calorie Non-Alcoholic Sangria. The usual go to for most people when they don’t want something alcoholic is either a glass of plain seltzer or a diet soda. This drink feels festive and special so you don’t feel deprived when your girlfriends are drinking Cosmos. It’s very refreshing and delicious and has almost no calories.
COOL CLUTCHES FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS
Clutches have always been a handbag staple but they have made a major resurgence over the last year. For women over fifty they add a current, trendy look and are great when going out because of their compact size. I especially like to wear them during the summer when I don’t want the added weight of a regular bag. Here are my four favorite cool clutches for hot summer days. I own all of these bags; the oldest is about five years old and the newest was purchased recently. I don’t spend much on them and love to pair these clutches with statement bracelets to put emphasis on the accessories.
THE GUARANTEED METHOD FOR EASY STRETCHING
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.
