Helping Women Over 40 Look & Feel
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Type 2 diabetes is a sneaky little devil and occurs most commonly in middle aged and older adults.   It is a chronic condition that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or does not use insulin effectively. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels in the...

Hello beautiful mid-life ladies!  Well, I have just gone through the transition of menopause and had the hot flashes, night sweats, bloating, and fatigue that goes along with it.  I guess you would say that I am not quite in menopause completely as it has not been a full year without my...

Oh, the thrill of menopause!  We are not going to let this normal transition in life get us down. 

These steps are not any different than what would be suggested for someone in peri-menopause or trying to feel better overall.

Please don't get overwhelmed and angry that you have yet...

I savor the mornings as it is my quiet time of the day where I feel sharp and ready to use my mind.  Of course the large cup of coffee beside me is always a help.  :)

Choosing to be intentional and to not allow negative thoughts to seep into the mind is really important. ...

1.   Make a salad your best friend!  I like to start with fresh, organic greens and add in some beets, chickpeas, and even fresh berries if I am craving something sweet.  I add a bit of dressing but find I don't need too much if I make if flavorful enough.  If I don't...

Confused about when to eat?  Have you been told that you need a protein shake directly after your workout to prevent your muscles from disintegrating or that eating at night will make you gain weight?

 Food timing gets a great deal of play among fitness enthusiasts and refers to...

 Anxiety! Weight Gain! Kids! Stress! Chocolate! NO, no chocolate! Yes, must eat all the chocolate! The diet can always start tomorrow. 

It was hard enough being a woman over 40 trying to manage family, work and peri-menopause. Then Covid hit! 

With gyms and studios closed and...

1.  Look for 100% ingredients.  

Here, you are looking to avoid refined flours.  Usually, if a bread label shows 100% whole wheat, 100% whole grain, or 100% sprouted grain, you are doing well.

 2.  Wise up to marketing.

If you are like me, you get that nice warm...

Are you feeling tired, frumpy, stressed out, and aggravated by yet another advertisement of a spandex-clad, trim, and overly energetic twenty-something telling you to buy some gadget or join a program?

Don't throw in the towel just yet.  Take a deep breath and realize that you can...

It is a rare person these days who hasn't heard the myriad of ways to lose weight, tone up, feel calm, sleep better...you name it.  Things sure have changed since I started down the healthy living path over 40 years ago.  

It thrills me to be able to find wholesome,...