Women over 40 can’t lose weight until long term habits, sometimes lifetime habits are changed. When I first began my weight loss journey, I had to learn how to exercise – I mean REALLY exercise. I had no idea the level required to lose weight and get into shape. Here’s what I have learned… …
The effects of medical obstacles on weight loss can be discouraging when we fail to meet our weight loss goals. There are 5 common medical obstacles that could be preventing you from losing weight. If you are among the millions of women over 40 who is having trouble losing weight, you are in the right …
It is possible for women over 40 to lose weight when removing these obstacles. It can be impossible for women over 40 to lose weight without the right tools. Women over 40 can have a difficult time finding success to lose weight even after years of trying. Personally, I tried several times over the years …
I feel my best self when I am on a weekly workout plan. I mean, I really feel great! Better than ever in my 30s, now I’m in my, ah-um…40s. Mentally and physically I have never felt better than when I am eating healthy and getting the exercise I need. Of course, it hasn’t always …
One of our favorite leisure activities needs to be dramatically reduced…and for good reason. Prolonged sitting or physical inactivity is the 4th leading risk factor for death according to the World Health Organization. Chronic prolonged sitting has the same mortality rate as smoking. There have been over 10,000 studies on the effects of prolonged sitting …
3 Delicious foods that will change your life? Absolutely! We take for granted the benefits of good food and often turn a blind eye to what poor choices of food do to our bodies. When we educate ourselves with what to eat and why, we can make more of a conscious effort to eat the …
It is possible to burn calories without working out. And of course, we burn calories even while we sleep, but we can burn significant calories without working out. Being active throughout the day is important for overall better health. Any prolonged sitting or lying down can be extremely harmful to long-term health. So a good …
Today we will be driving 5 hours to pick up my oldest son and his family to drive them back to our house for a few days. Healthy Travel is important as it keeps momentum moving towards your goals. It is not always easy to stay true to healthy standards while being away from the …
If you are like me, you love sugar. I love doughnuts, chocolate, pies, cakes, ice cream – practically anything with a high amount of sugar. I had a sugar addiction. Everyone knows you can’t really lose weight and eat the loads of sugar you’ve been eating, so here’s how to beat your sugar addiction. I …
As women we willingly give our all to serve others. We motivate others to do the things they enjoy and need, but what happens to our personal motivation? We wear multiple hats in our everyday life. Wife, mom, grandma, career, chef, taxi driver, cheerleader, accountant, housekeeper, nurse, and that’s really only skimming the surface. It takes …
There are many opinions on how to start and maintain a successful diet. How many diets have we all started only to fail within a few days? Food is not just food anymore. Food is social, soothing and a boredom buster. To successfully achieve a healthier lifestyle, we have to put food in it’s rightful …
Staying hydrated probably isn’t what you think it is. I have spent the majority of my life dehydrated and didn’t even realize it. Chances are, you are dehydrated right now. Spend a week drinking enough water (here’s a hint, it’s more than 64 oz) and you will never live dehydrated again. Feeling fatigued? Dizzy? Having …