Sugar has been an integral part of our collective diet ever since the start of the 13th century. The ooh’s, ahh’s, and umm’s that accompany sugar consumption is one feeling everyone loves to identify with. However, beyond the sweetness, there are dire consequences. Sugar plays a significant role in your body. Without sugar in your … Read more
You know how the saying goes – ‘You are what you eat.’ Well, it’s easy to figure out that if you eat too much fat, you will be fat. But what does that statement mean in terms of how much protein we eat? Hint: If you are over 50, it is a huge deal. So, … Read more
Arms are such a beautiful part of our body. Toned arm muscles look great in a spaghetti strap dress. They help us do daily tasks that use strength, such as chores and heavy lifting. Our arm muscles also allow us to wrap our fingers around a baby’s tiny hand. But best of all, we can … Read more
Want to lose weight? Sick of doing the same old treadmill workouts and not seeing results? Weight training has been made famous by the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and other action stars pumping iron. Unfortunately, you don’t often see it publicized for women unless you start digging. The truth is, weight training for everyone, regardless … Read more
Welcome to menopause ladies! As we approach our 50s, the reality of peri-menopause and menopause become inevitable. The cliché of ‘raging hormones’ sets in with a fluctuation in estrogen and progesterone in our bodies. With that, menopausal belly bloat. Ugh. Thankfully, this doesn’t last forever. Once your body adjusts to a ‘new normal’ of a … Read more
Hate receiving compliments? Do you shrug a nice comment off when you probably deserve it? If you do, these are the tell-tale signs of an important topic that I would like to address – self-sabotage. Why do we self-sabotage? Whether it’s in a physical sense or mental sense, there are no limits to how much … Read more
High-Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT, can sound a bit intimidating. Just the word ‘intensity’ may be a big turn-off for some people. You may think that something intense is for someone young or super athletic. Guess what, even though HIIT is great for the young athlete, it can work wonders for anyone at any age. … Read more
Of all the major joints in the human body, few are as important as the knee joint. A healthy knee joint is paramount for supporting our mobility and freedom. The knee can wear out and break down and more quickly than other joints. For the aged and anyone who’s experienced sports injuries or accidents, knee … Read more
Whether you want to lose 10 pounds or 25 pounds, knowing where and how to start can be a challenge. The science of weight loss is easy; the psychology of how to lose weight is not. Identifying a few easy things that you can start to do today to lose weight will ease you into … Read more
Ever wondered that there might be workouts to fit your lifestyle? Tried a workout and loved it, but tried another and hated it? Oh, the world of fitness and workouts can be a real minefield but no need to stress anymore. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to exercise and workouts. Everyone has … Read more