What Counts as Bone-Building (and What Doesn’t)
Last week, we talked about the difference between weight-bearing and bone-building — and why walking, while valuable, doesn’t always send a strong enough signal to build bone. So the logical next question is: 👉 What actually does count as bone-building? And just as important… what doesn’t. What counts as bone-building Bone-building activities create a strong, […]
Weight-Bearing vs Bone-Building: Not the Same Thing
Last week, we talked about walking — and I shared this line: “Walking is weight-bearing, which helps maintain bone, supports balance, and reduces fall risk.” That statement is true. But today I want to take it one step deeper — because this is where a lot of confusion happens. 👉 Weight-bearing and bone-building are not […]
Is Walking Enough for Your Bones?
Walking is one of the best habits you can have for your health. I’ll raise my hand here — I walk about 10,000 steps most days, and I love it. It’s great for my heart, mood, metabolism, and consistency. And honestly? I’d much rather be outside than on a treadmill, catching up with a friend […]
The 11th commandment for women over 50 has been sent
A long time ago, someone told me the 11th commandment: “Thou shalt not ‘should’ on thyself.” How funny — and yet how true. If you’re like me, you regularly think about how you “should” be doing something. Whether it’s: I should be more productive I should be feeling better I should be doing a better […]
Stay Grandparent Strong!
This past week, my husband and I had the joy (and let’s be honest — the workout) of watching our two grandkids: a 15-month-old who’s just starting to walk and an energetic 5½-year-old. And really—being grandparent strong is no joke! Between lifting the baby, taking the big kid to different activities, and managing meals, diapers, […]
Eat Smarter Without Spending More!
I didn’t always eat the way I do now. My family can attest to that fact. Back in the day, I had no idea what “healthy eating” meant. But as I’ve learned, what we eat — and how it makes us feel — matters more than we think. If you’re trying to lose weight, boost […]