Let’s talk exercise lies for women in menopause! Did you know my TEDx talk was not only a victim of COVID19 for 7 months (yes, crazy wait from Nov 10 to June to have it released), but it was almost banned. It’s not easy to swim upstream. Meaning when you have a strong message that […]
Exercise Lies for Women in Menopause | My Almost Banned TEDx Read More »
Upper arm toning on your wish list? Welcome to the everything arms episode, this is Debra Atkinson you’re listening to flipping 50 where I address, your top struggles and concerns and I share what to eat, how to move and how to change your mindset. So you can have the energy and the vitality that
EVERYTHING ARMS Episode | Upper Arm Toning 911| Women Over 50 Read More »
What is prolapse? Why does it happen? What’s a Girl to Do? Listen, if you’re not actively seeking support, or you’re not sure what it is, you’re not alone. I’ve been a fitness professional for 36 years, a Medical Exercise Specialist since the late 90s, and not once has a women – until a YouTube
What is Prolapse? Why Does It Happen? What’s a Girl to Do? Read More »
There’s science to why self-sabotage happens. And if there’s science to it, there’s support for seeing it coming. This episode touches on something so very important at any time in your life and on many levels. If you’re 8 months into a pandemic and you’re also finding resistance to exercise or healthy habits, my hope
Why Self-Sabotage Happens When You Want Success So Very Much Read More »
Why am I so confused by protein sources and amounts!? Don’t confuse weight of the protein you’re consuming with the grams of protein contributing to your daily intake. Weight is not Daily Recommendation This special episode will go live the last day to register for the Food Flip held for the last time and for
Protein Sources and Amounts are Confusing! What About Soup? Read More »
Your protein intake could be the reason you’re not making the kind of progress you want. If you’ve tuned into any of the Flipping 50 protein month content then you do have an idea about your protein needs. In case you missed it though, I’ve saved some of the best content for last. My guest
Your Protein Needs, Your Optimal Body Composition Read More »
Stop the menopause madness! Stop the over exercise to exhaustion, the injury-causing, metabolism-killing cardio … and the increased frequency you’re doing that further throws your hormones under the bus. It’s so very clear at menopause that you’re not a calories in calories out equation. That in fact that blindly doing “more” … more often, more
STOP the Menopause Madness! The #1 Question You Want to Ask Read More »
Sit-ups and crunches are not a girl’s (or guy’s best friend). So, what does work? And why are sit-ups and crunches so bad but still so prevalent in fitness classes? Well, first, keep in mind a vast majority of fitness instructors have minimal training before they’re able to lead a group in fitness. In fact,
Sit-Ups are Stupid, Crunches are Crap, What Works? Read More »
We’re diving into your protein need on today’s episode. My guest is a well-known researcher from the UTMB. My Guest: Dr. Paddon-Jones is the Sheridan Lorenz Distinguished Professor in Aging and Health in the Department of Nutrition and Metabolism at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He is a Fellow of the American College of
Protein Need in Older Adults | How Much and When Read More »
Fitness statistics right now are a little grim for gyms. How does your activity stack up compared to others though? This episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Paul Ronto from runrepeat.com. My guest: Paul loves adventure. Over the past 20 years, he has climbed, hiked, and ran all over the world. He’s summited peaks
How Do You Stack Up Against Fitness Statistics Right Now? Read More »
Shoulder
Circumference outside of both arms, at the armpit
Right Triceps
Halfway btwn shoulder & elbow, arm extended.
Hips
Find the widest point of girth at the hips
Right Thigh
Standing with weight on both legs, measure halfway between knee cap and hip flexor
Right Calf
Standing with weight on both legs, find the largest point of calf.
Chest
Measure from the rib cage just under breasts at bra line
Waist
At the belly button/umbilicus
Just enter your name & email to be notified on the next training…
