Fiber for women over 50 is getting a lot of attention lately. There is sooooo much information out there about eating more fiber, adding fiber powders, drinking prebiotic sodas, and trying high-fiber snack bars. But just the other day, there was an article in The New York Times asking whether we are “over-maxxing” fiber. So today,…
No Time to Exercise? Try Fast Fitness Breaks to Build Muscle After Menopause Do you find it difficult to make room in your day for exercise, even though you know you need to build muscle after menopause? Does it feel like one more thing you never get around to? Here’s the good news: you don’t…
Yoga for Knee and Hip Pain For Women Over 50 If you have been wondering whether Yoga for knee and hip pain is really possible after 50, I have good news for you. It is. At a recent Age With Grace and Strength workshop, someone asked me a great question: “Can I even join a…
If you are frustrated by post-menopausal weight gain, even though you feel like you are doing everything right, you are not alone. This is one of the most common concerns I hear from women over 50. Many of us are still trying to use the same weight loss strategies that may have worked years ago,…
The Missing Key to Post-Menopausal Weight Loss? Build Muscle While Walk the Dog! What if the secret to post-menopausal weight loss is not finding more time to exercise, but pairing muscle-building with what you are already doing anyway? That may sound too simple, but in my experience, it is one of the smartest ways to…
The reason I wanted to share my birthday brain-healthy dinner for women over 50 with you is because tomorrow is my birthday, and yes, I’m making myself a chocolate cake. In fact, I look forward to it. This is a special once-a-year treat, and I enjoy every bite. I think part of healthy aging, especially…
After Menopause, Building Muscle Is the Key That Makes Everything Else Easier What you need most after 50, is a smart plan for the body you have right now. And that plan starts with one thing: build muscle after menopause. Because building muscle builds confidence. You move differently because you feel different. Building functional muscle.…
If you have been wondering how food affects brain health, you are not alone. Lately, many of the questions I have been getting are about how food can help prevent dementia diseases, like Alzheimer’s. A brain-healthy breakfast for women over 50 can be delicious, simple to put together, and built from foods you already enjoy.…