Will you stay up to watch the ball drop? Most of my friends don’t. I usually watch the Sydney fireworks on YouTube, smile, then turn in. Our habits change as we age. That’s not bad. It’s wisdom at work. Hair goes gray. Lists get longer. Menopause shows up with symptoms we didn’t ask for. Muscle…
The Holidays Are Coming!!!! Are YOU Ready? Thanksgiving starts a roll of holidays that focus on food. We find ourselves in the season of eggnog, holiday cookies, over-eating, and parties galore! I’m here to tell you that it’s okay to indulge a little during the holidays. In fact, it’s better to do so without guilt,…
Stronger in 10: A Smart Start for Strength, Balance, and Confidence After 50 Click below to watch my 10-minute video; Goodbye Muscle loss! You do not need a gym or an hour a day. You need a plan that respects your post-menopausal body and gives you wins you can feel this week. Strong in 10…
We all know that mindfulness tools like meditation and Tai Chi help us relax and reduce stress. But are there other tools that can help? YES! Lately I’m seeing many more people struggling to cope with stress. There’s just so much anger, worry, sadness, and fear showing up right now. It arrives at my door regularly.…
To Squat or not to squat that is the question… Squats are one of the most important for functional fitness, engaging multiple muscle groups and offering benefits like improved strength, posture, and improving joint health. Yet, so many people over 50 believe they can’t do squats — or that they’ll hurt their creaky knees or lower…
Strong in 10: Super Squats, Super Plank & More! Think you need a gym or an hour-long class to build real strength? Not true. In today’s 10-minute video, I focus on functional strength and stability—using just hand weights, your own body, and a little floor space. This routine is short but powerful. It includes exercises…
Balance is often taken for granted—until it starts to decline. But did you know that your balance is directly linked to both heart health and brain function as you age? In a recent article from the American Heart Association, Dr. Kelley Gabriel, professor of epidemiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, emphasized the importance…
Add Joy to Your Walks — and Relieve Pain Along the Way I love to walk — especially in my neighborhood. But sometimes, I get into a headspace where my mind is saying, I don’t have time… I have too much work to do today… I should really clean the house or do laundry instead.…