Let’s be honest: losing weight is hard, especially for women over fifty. But there are some things you can do to speed things along. I have four tips to burn calories with no effort using NEAT — Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis. Basically, this is about turning up your body’s thermostat to make it burn fat faster. And it honestly requires no effort on your part!
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YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE!
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT! These are five of the most powerful weight loss words that need to be part of your vocabulary! After the new year I need a reset to downsize my middle and figured many of you would too! That’s why I’m so excited to announce this weight loss challenge! Many women over fifty believe the secret to a slimmer body is exercise. While it is extremely important to move, your nutrition is paramount. Instead of giving you the exact foods to eat, I’ve laid out a simple nutrition philosophy for you to follow. The emphasis is on eating real food in moderate amounts when you’re hungry.
Read More7 SIMPLE MOVES TO TIGHTEN YOUR ARMS IN UNDER 3 MINUTES
Anything worth having takes time and commitment but sometimes you just don’t have a lot of time for a long workout. If you’re in a rush here are 7 simple moves to tighten your arms in under 3 minutes. Now I’m not saying that doing this workout one time will make a difference. But, if you run through this routine 3 or 4 times in a row and do it it 4 or 5 times during the week (less than a one hour commitment for the week) you will definitely see a difference in your arms in a few weeks.
Read MoreTHE BEST & WORST FITNESS ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED
Over the last forty years I have spent A LOT of time at the gym and in fitness classes. I have periodically turned to fitness pros like trainers, other fitness enthusiasts I admire, physical therapists and orthopedic doctors for advice. I also get tons of unwanted advice from fellow gym goers. The truth is, good and bad suggestions can come from many sources so I always listen with an open mind.
Read MoreTHE ABC’s OF WELLNESS FOR BABY BOOMER BABES
There is so much to read about how to achieve good health over fifty that even I feel overwhelmed by all the available information. I thought I would make it nice and easy by giving you my ABCs of wellness for baby boomer babes. You know I like to keep things simple so here is my list of healthy lifestyle musts!