Weight Loss and Health

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…

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…

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…

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…

There’s nothing better on a cold winter’s day than to enjoy a nice warm bowl of soup. That’s why I wanted to round-up some delicious and healthy soup recipes for you to try. These recipes are perfect for those of you who love a great paleo, Whole30, or Keto soup! They not only fill you…

Can you lose weight after menopause? The answer is YES and here are my research-based tips to get you started losing weight after menopause. June 2023 Update: I can’t believe it’s been three years since I wrote this! I truly am through menopause now at 61. In addition, I have a great post that is…

Here’s how to reduce body fat naturally. Learn what foods to eat to lose body fat and weight, when to eat them, and how to exercise for optimal fat burning. It sounds so easy! Yet, we all know it isn’t as straight forward as every magazine at the checkout line would have you believe. Modern…