tighten your core

Tighten your core with this exercise program.

Is it possible to tighten your core? As women, we are super concerned about our mid-section and our core; especially as we get older. Seems we have more trouble in this area. Men do too just not in the same way as women but it’s something they need to address…

yoga for weight loss

Yoga for weight loss over 50

Hello. My name is Denise and I’m a yoga teacher. I’ve always practiced yoga but it wasn’t until after 50 and my hysterectomy that I made my yoga practice a priority. Little did I know that I could use yoga for weight loss. Having a hysterectomy as I did along…

flat abs take more than crunches

Flat Abs Takes More Than Crunches. Here’s what to do.

Everyone is always talking about the latest and greatest way to get flat abs.  It takes a lot more than the latest gadget or 5,000 crunches to get the flat stomach you want.  So where do you start? You may have heard many times that abs are made in the…

my health is important because

My Health Is Important Because….

I am approached quite often by folks my age and older asking what I’m doing to lose the weight I have and how I’m kept it off.  Unfortunately, when I give them the answer, the response is more often than not “I can’t do that because……” This post was originally…

Tips for December Weight Loss

Tips for December Weight Loss

Here we go. The holiday season is in full swing. Starts at Halloween then continues through the New Year. How can we keep our weight in check with all the goodies we are tempted with everywhere we go? Here are tips for December weight loss that will get you through…

10 Ways to Beat Menopausal Belly Fat

10 Ways to Beat Menopausal Belly Fat

Probably one of the worst things that happens to many of us as we move into then out of menopause is our belly or should I say menopausal belly. More specifically belly fat. How in the world are we supposed to get rid of the menopause belly fat when it’s…

10 Best Ways For Women Over 50 Or ANY Age To Lose Weight.

If you’re looking for the best ways for women over 50 to lose weight, you’re in the right spot. I’m 60 this month and can tell you first hand from my experience, it gets more difficult for many of us after 50. Why? For several of us, menopause does play…

do carbs make you gain weight

Are carbs causing me to gain weight?

When I tell you I’m tired of gaining weight since my hysterectomy, I mean TIRED with all capital letters. Doesn’t seem to matter what I do or how much I exercise, I still have trouble with my midsection. I can blame it on many things – carbs, my hysterectomy, the…

spanish zucchini tortilla

High Protein Spanish Zucchini Tortilla

Sometimes you want some comfort food BUT really want to keep an eye on your nutrition. I’ve found when I get a hankering for some good old comfort food, it’s better to go with something higher in protein. That’s where this delicious high protein Spanish Zucchini Tortilla saves the day!…

Why is it so hard for women over 50 to lose weight

Why is it so hard for women over 50 to lose weight?

This is a question not only do I constantly get, but doctors also get quite often. Why is it so hard for women over 50 to lose weight? Why am I gaining weight when I’m not eating any more than usual and still exercise? What can we do about it?…