Fashion Flash March 25th, 2013

I’m hosting the Fashion Flash this week. Our group of fabulous stylish bloggers have the best in Over 40 fitness, fashion and beauty tips for you. Check it out below: ‘Old Dog New Trick?’ Here’s a cool workout for you to do at home. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re too old to get … Continued

Navy SEAL Style Pyramid Set

I’m secretly in love with the Navy SEALS. Not that I know any, but I’ve been reading autobiographical books about them and find them to be real life heroes. You can read my last ‘book report’ on ‘Lone Survivor’ HERE. You’ll also find a couple of great workout ideas in that post. Those SEALS are … Continued

Q and A March 22, 2013

  Question for Rick Kaselj – Injury expert: What’s the best way to alleviate knee pain when I’m not in the gym? Answer (from Rick Kaselj): When you are not at the gym, you could actually be irritating your knee and this could lead to more serious knee pain or injuries. Look at what you … Continued

Old Dog New Trick Workout

Age is no excuse for being inactive. I’m 51 and I believe that age is just a number. I know that regular workouts and taking care with my nutrition has helped me look and feel great for the first half century 😉   I’m starting to feel some of the effects of aging, like hot … Continued

Hot Flash!

Well, it’s happening…much to my chagrin, I’ve experienced a hot flash or two in the last month.     I didn’t recognize it at first, but then it became undeniable. I get super hot for about a minute, then the heat disappeared. I don’t experience these hot flashes often or for any length of time … Continued

Fashion Flash March 18th, 2013

Our group of fabulous stylish bloggers have the best in Over 40 fitness, fashion and beauty tips for you. Take a few minutes to learn about Spring Spa Week, Anti-Aging Retinols, an at-home workout and a Menopause Makeover plus lots more. CLICK HERE to find it all. It’s that time of year again – Spring Spa … Continued

Baked Catfish and Mint Cabbage Salad

Catfish is a wonderful source of low fat protein. Lots of recipes call for frying catfish, but baking turns it into a low calorie, high protein meal. The generous seasoning of the catfish lends to a rich flavor that is complimented perfectly by the light minty salad. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… For the … Continued

MMA Workout?

Children can be cruel. Especially to their mother. Let me explain… At one point, I thought it would be a good idea to take Fitness Kickboxing to incorporate into my boot camps. I took the Level 1 Kickboxing Certification and I really enjoyed it. I love learning and I love to do new things, especially … Continued

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Navy Seal?

Me? A navy seal? Not likely, but it’s fun to take a look at the physical requirements necessary to ‘make the cut’ for consideration into this elite group. Women won’t likely be navy seals anytime soon, after all, it appears that the military has just recently included pull ups as a requirement for women. You … Continued

Q and A March 15th, 2013

  Question: I have knee pain, is it okay to squat? Answer: My friend and ‘go to’ rehab guy is Rick Kaselj. I’m going to quote some of the studies that he’s pointed me to in order to answer this one. In a nutshell, here’s what he’d say if you have knee pain when squatting: … Continued