What’s your purpose for doing pull ups? Is it quantity or quality? Strength development? Physique enhancement? Maximum reps? What type of pull ups do you think are best for strength development and physique enhancement? I’m all about ‘controlled cheating’ when learning how to do pull ups. I encourage ‘some’ cheating to get your chest UNDER … Continued
What do you do when you have company? You know, the kind that you wonder if they’ll ever leave? Well, my Cali BFF, Sylvia came for the weekend, and you’d think that I was trying to get rid of her. Not so. We sit butt to butt on the couch with our lap tops. She’s … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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