Struggling to find time for yourself? Obligations (like work) take the time you allow. It’s okay to carve out some personal time to recharge. If you find yourself never saying no… Or constantly putting others first… Remember YOU are the architect of your own life. Time doesn’t magically just show up on your calendar. Make … Continued
The life expectancy for women is 84, so if you’re 60, like me, you have 24 summers left… Age related decline will steal some of your quality of life, no matter how hard you fight back. What are you doing NOW to ensure that you’ll get the MOST out of what life you have left? … Continued
There’s a whole lot more to being rich than having a full bank account. You can buy an expensive car. You can buy new shoes or entire designer wardrobe. You can go on lavish holidays. But do you know what REAL wealth is? What a REAL status symbol is as you age? great health pain … Continued
Life expectancy for women is 84 years. Age related decline will steal some of your quality of life, no matter how hard you fight back. If you’re 60, like me, you have 24 summers left… What are you doing NOW to ensure that you’ll get the MOST out of what life you have left? If … Continued
Feeling old? I get it! This is 60 (and for me), parts wear out. This is a 27 second video summarizing the last 2 years of surgery AND the comeback that’s possible… It’s been 2 years since my 1st hip replacement. A year since my 2nd umbilical hernia repair. And 6 months since my 2nd … Continued
With a little forethought, weekends don’t have to be your undoing. Let the week days do the ‘heavy lifting’ to push your weight loss or health goals. Let the weekends be a time for CONTROLLED fun. Make a PLAN to: See your family & friends Do enjoyable activities Eat your maintenance calories including ‘fun foods’ … Continued
Don’t plan on ‘dieting’ on your vacation – unless you want to ruin your vacation. Your goal should be weight maintenance. Weigh yourself before you leave, then give yourself a few days post holiday before jumping back on the scale. You’re winning if you’ve stayed within one to two pounds of your pre-vacay weight. Here … Continued
Don’t be afraid to be a beginner… Especially where sport or exercise are concerned. The benefits for healthy aging are so abundantly clear. As I age, I’m going to just keep pushing. I hope you’re doing the same… Is there something you want to do? What are you waiting for? If not now, when? If … Continued
Have you ever NOT wanted to post a picture? I struggled with posting this… I had the BEST day kayaking in the sunshine, but I wasn’t happy with how I looked or felt in my bikini. Thankfully at the wise old age of 60, I didn’t let it bother me (until I saw pictures). Side … Continued
You are literally fighting for your life. And spoiler alert: you will lose. We’re all going to die in the end, but you get some choice as to the quality of life you will enjoy before that happens. Think about what you want to be doing in your golden years. And make damn sure you … Continued