There’s no disguising rough, cracked and uneven skin . . . especially when you’re over fifty. Two of the most important things you can do to improve the quality and appearance of your middle-aged skin is to regularly exfoliate and moisturize. And I’m not just talking about your face — your entire body needs this loving attention too.
VISUALIZE YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY BODY
Hey Ladies! Who wants to look and feel sexy in time for Valentine’s Day? I know I do! For the next two weeks I’m going to share with you some of my fabulous tips and tricks to boost your confidence and tone up those sexy muscles in time for the 14th. Just because you’re middle aged is no excuse not to get your groove on. There’s no better gift than looking and feeling great!
THIS LITTLE PIGGY WENT TO MARKET . . .
I’ve had an issue with my teeth since I’ve been a little girl. I had what were called “soft teeth” which meant that I was cavity prone. Coupled with the fact that I ate a lot of candy, going to the dentist was an ongoing chore and very unpleasant. My dentist never gave me any type of numbing medicine and I’m certain most of you know they were around fifty years ago. He actually removed a nerve from my tooth which landed me in the emergency room of a local hospital that night because the pain was so excruciating. The one thing I remembered the most about this dentist was the green plastic awnings outside his building.
5 FAB FITNESS TIPS TO JUMP START YOUR OVER 50 BODY
Don’t you wish you knew some little tricks and secrets that would help your middle aged body respond better to exercise? See results a little faster? Maybe see some nice definition in your calf or arm? The truth is that even if you work with a trainer, most don’t have experience working with women over fifty. I am 64 and have been exercising for over forty years and I have learned some great tricks from some of the best trainers. You will be surprised how changing things up a bit can make your workouts more effective.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FOOD JOURNAL
Here’s my Thursday, Friday and Saturday food journal. Let’s face it: the weekend starts on Thursday for most of us. That being said these days are super critical in weight management. We think of the weekends as a time of letting loose and eating and drinking more than we usually do so it’s very important to be extra mindful during this period of the week. When I started incorporating an extra cardio workout on Sundays and since I always exercise on Saturday, I usually rest on Fridays. It’s important to allow yourself one super hearty meal (most people refer to it as a “cheat meal” but I don’t think of it as a cheat, it’s just a little extra that I let myself have). I think you need one meal when you actually feel super stuffed to remind yourself how terrible it actually feels.
