Q and A April 5th, 2013

Question: I have been doing your pull up program with great success. But I have come down with tendonitis in my elbows. I was wondering if you have thoughts on this. I have been to the doctor and am doing the pt and taking a break from training my arms. Let me know if you … Continued

Late Night Eating?

Contrary to popular belief, late night eating isn’t ALL bad, especially when you follow a few rules.  In fact, the right night-time meal can often positively affect your results and recovery from exercise by feeding your muscles with quality nutrition as you sleep.   The trick, as always, is choosing the RIGHT foods before bed, … Continued

Easy Pork Chops

Lean cuts of pork are high in protein and low in fat. Add a side of veggies and you’ve got a clean meal that delivers all the right nutrients without waist-expanding carbs. Servings: 4           Here’s what you need…     2 apples, chopped     1 medium yellow onion, chopped     2 … Continued

Low Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs

So you ditched that package of high-carb noodles from your pantry, now learn to love nature’s healthy noodles: spaghetti squash. If you haven’t yet tried spaghetti squash then you’re in for a real treat. A pile of tender spaghetti squash strands piled high with protein and veggie meatballs makes the perfect fitness meal. Servings: 12 … Continued

Old Dog New Trick Workout

I’m feeling a little like an OLD DOG  with a BIG birthday this week, but I’m SO overwhelmed with the outpouring of love from friends, family and you, that I can’t wait for another 50 years to pass so I can feel like royalty again 😉 Originally I wrestled with the idea of turning 50, … Continued

Fashion Flash March 31, 2013

If you celebrate Easter, then Happy Easter to you!  Let’s hope spring has finally arrived.   Here’s the weekly gathering of the best in information for women over 40.  Our subjects include fashion, fitness, beauty, skincare and so much more.  Be sure to check out what these wonderful women have to say so we stay … Continued

49 Years and 364 Days Old

Tomorrow will be a big April Fool’s joke on me. I’ll wake up, look in the mirror and wonder how the heck 50 years has passed. Me, 50 years old. Really? Shouldn’t I be grown up by now? Shouldn’t I be able to cook yet? When will I ever acquire that coveted culinary skill? I’m … Continued

50? It Can’t Be

It’s got to be an April Fool’s joke…Me, 50 years old. Really?   When (if) I wake up tomorrow and look in the mirror, I’ll wonder how the heck 50 years has passed.   I’d think that I’d be sort of grown up by now, know things, like how to cook for example.   When … Continued

Q and A March 29th, 2013

  Question: What’s the best way to burn fat? Should I do cardio after my workout? Answer: I get this question all the time. Long, slow cardio on a treadmill or otherwise, is the LEAST effective method of fat loss. I’ve provided you with ‘Metabolic Power Builders’ which are a great alternative to the most … Continued

Finish ‘Her’

Did you know you’re probably wasting about 84% of your time “working out” if your goal is to shed fat or improve your overall health? It’s scary, but research is proving to us over and over that cardio is NOT the answer to losing fat. You probably already know that, but… … how do we … Continued