The Best Exercises to Boost Your Metabolism
The best exercises to boost your metabolism are the exercises you do consistently and that you enjoy! Exercise is less about burning calories and more about lowering stress, improving hormone responses, and toning muscles. July 2023 Update: I still use at-home exercise videos and outside walking to stay fit, flexible, and energetic. At 61, this…
Read MoreThe Best Books on Weight Loss
These are the books that taught me how to eat and how to finally lose weight and KEEP IT OFF. Here are the best books on weight loss. As an avid reader, I’ve read so many books on weight loss, diet, and nutrition. I wanted to share my favorites, the ones that helped me form…
Read MoreHow Hormones Affect Your Weight After 50.
The most important part of losing weight after 50 is understanding your hormones, the hormones that are associated with eating, fat-metabolism, hunger, and feeling full. I am not kidding. The part of weight loss that seems to be missing from mainstream discussions is how food affects your hormones. When you only concentrate on calories or…
Read MoreHow to Drop a Size in 6 Weeks
One size doesn’t sound like much but it makes a huge difference in how you look and feel. Learn how to drop a size in just six weeks! October 2024 Update: I wrote this post four years ago and I just came across it today. Coincidentally, I am in the process of losing some belly…
Read MoreHow to Take Care of Yourself During Stay at Home
From staying healthy and fit to staying emotionally balanced, I’ve got you covered! Here is a round-up of my favorite ways to take care of yourself during stay at home. I haven’t seen my grandchildren or two of my children in over a month. My son’s wedding for this summer has been cancelled. I had…
Read MoreHow to Stay Connected While Social Distancing
It can seem overwhelming to stay connected while social distancing. While you might have to distance yourself physically, you can stay social connected during this time. I’m going into week 5 of staying at home. I still get out for walks or to ride my bike. I have occasionally gone to the store. I have…
Read MoreHow Do You Want to Show Up in Life?
How do you want to show up in life? I think about this question almost every single day and on my better days, I decide ahead of time to get the best results. What do I mean by how do you want to show up in your life? What Does Showing Up for Your Life…
Read MoreHow to Make Bone Broth in an Instant Pot
Learn how to make Instant Pot bone broth for the best bone broth ever! It’s easier, faster, and tastier than any other way I’ve made it. I’ve written two posts about the Benefits of bone broth and here are the links to those posts. They explain why I drink bone broth and what the health…
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