Vegas baby… I spent last weekend with a bunch of fitness pro’s at what we call a ‘Mastermind’. We basically lock ourselves in a conference room from 9-5 and figure out ways we can help you best. But it’s not ALL work… You’re probably waiting for some pictures of me dancing on a table top … Continued
Happy Monday! These wonderful women of our Fashion Flash group have some of the most amazing information – from fashion to fitness, health to beauty and skincare all for women over 40. We’re a group of women dedicated to bringing you the latest in up-to-date information for interests of women over 40. Take a few … Continued
Shawna: My question is about weight lifting… I used to hit the gym every single day about 2 1/2 hrs and I got so slim and fit… Then I had my second child only did exercise 3 times a week for about 1 hr. Now my arms are thicker than they used to be. Are … Continued
Shawna I feel the toughest part of the pull up for me is the beginning; it seems like it’s all in my shoulders and after I do a shoulder shrug, I can’t get any farther. Thanks for you help, John Dear John, The scapular retraction is difficult on the pull up (this is what you’re … Continued
I’ve said it before, and probably offended many of you, but I’m not a big yoga fan.I know it’s good for me and all, but it’s just not something I enjoy. Call me crazy. My pal, Sylvia is making me a fan of pilates though. Are you annoyed and frustrated with those last few pounds … Continued
Are you trying to lose weight? Gain weight? Do you have a clue as to how many calories you should be eating? (Now my eyes tend to glaze over when I see numbers, but bare with me, these numbers aren’t that hard to figure. I mean if I can do this, then you can too. … Continued
Who wants a nice flat tummy without that muffin top bulge? We all do. While I don’t have a ‘magic formula’, I do have some exercises that will help. Keep in mind that you can do these things until the cows come home… Do the cows ever really come home? They’ve never come to my … Continued
Here are some GREAT health, fashion and beauty tips from my favorite bloggers: http://www.menopausemakeover.com/2012/09/02/fashion-flash-13/ Click the link above, here’s a preview of what you’ll find: Fab Over 40 interviewed Oprah’s longtime hairstylist, Andre Walker. He answers readers questions about hairstyles for women over 40 and more. Fifty shades of gray? Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com gets to the … Continued
I missed doing the Q and A on Friday, so here you go: Shawna, Do you modify your ab workout for those with diastasis recti? Denise Hey Denise, For those of you that don’t know about this, the word diastasis means “separation” and ‘recti’ is the rectus abdonimis or the muscle that is down the … Continued
Teenagers: you can’t beat them and you can’t beat them up. If any of you have your own, you know what I’m talking about. I have a plan to put them in their place and get a little respect, read on… Recently my kids and I went on a little holiday to Huntington Beach, Ca. … Continued