Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love all the food but hate that bowling ball belly bloat so I try to lighten up the food. To me the bird is a secondary character and I make plenty of go alongs as the sides are my faves. There are so many to choose from and I usually make five or six (or seven or eight)! These four recipes are the ones I make every year without fail. I’m sure if I ever eliminated one of them there would be a price to pay!
Five Ways to Fall Into Healthier Habits this Autumn for Women Over 60
The summer has come to an end, and we now find ourselves entering my favorite time of the year – the Fall!
For most of us over sixty, this seasonal change means saying goodbye to shorts, bathing suits and tanks. A lot of women feel that less-revealing clothing means they can indulge and take a break with their fitness routine. While I always say yes to indulging now and then, I advise against taking any sort of hiatus or break with staying active. In fact, I think Autumn is the perfect time to establish healthier habits to stay motivated in our wellness journeys as we barrel toward the holidays.
Read MoreMyth Busters: Five Lies About Women and Fitness
I’ve heard it all during my time in the fitness industry. “Women can’t lift weights” or even “ladies SHOULDN’T lift weights.” And when I finally saw people grow more accepting of ladies who lift, I started to hear things like, “women cannot consume too much protein – it makes them fat!” Rest assured, each of these silly myths have me rolling my eyes! While certain comments and myths have certainly discouraged me in the past, I’m taking this opportunity to bust five common misconceptions made about women and exercise.
HYDRATE IN STYLE WITH MY FAVORITE FLAVORED WATERS
We are all drinking lots of water these days so why not hydrate in style with homemade flavored waters? As an over fifty woman I grew up drinking water from the tap. There were no other options available except maybe for a slice of lemon plopped in your water glass at the local diner. Today we have become much more selective in what we ingest and flavored waters are quite the rage.
Hot Flash Summer Rescue: Skinny Iced Coffee
When the temperature soars – whether external or internal — nothing cools you down like a delicious skinny iced coffee. Making a tasty low calorie beverage is incredibly easy and definitely tastes as good as the fancy drinks you get you know where 🙂
