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 […]
Going back to the Gym?
Recently, I was coaching someone who wanted to get back into the habit of going to the gym because she now started to feel “slovenly.” She wanted to feel better mentally and physically. And it’s no secret that regular exercise can do that for you. In her case, she fell out of the habit of […]