I need a favor. I’m writing a book for women in menopause who are not yet strength training or know what they’re doing isn’t working and want to identify a better way. Weight training for women in menopause What I’d love from you is the question you either have now or wish you’d known to […]
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In this episode about insulin resistance in midlife belly fat weight gain I’m going to address the #1 complaint of women in menopause: belly fat. (followed closely by fatigue) Things I’ll cover: Insulin’s role in metabolism and at menopause Insulin’s integrated relationship with other hormones How insulin relates to menopause belly fat Lifestyle factors that
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Are you experiencing frequent exercise injuries in midlife? You’re not alone. Though I’ve addressed this topic before, I want to answer Dixie’s question from our Flipping 50 Insiders group on Facebook. (Are you there? https://facebook.com/groups/flipping50insiders) Here’s Dixie’s question. “I’m wondering what Debra would suggest for a 60-year old regular exerciser who is frustrated with setbacks
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Where to start exercise … if you’re a complete blob? Not my words, but a member of our Insiders group (are you there? https://www.facebook.com/groups/flipping50insiders) Colleen, first of all I want to thank you very much for your honesty. You really just said it like it is for probably more people than you know. And so,
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Is there something more important than cholesterol for heart disease risk? In this episode you’ll learn 4 tests that will reveal your heart disease risk, more than cholesterol. You’ll also learn the top 2 things to avoid for heart health. Don’t miss the Flipping 50 Masterclass in May. It’s Posture month. My Guest: Dr. Steven
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What’s the most important book you ever read? That life-changing one? Remember those books you read as a tween or teen? The ones that answered all the questions you were too embarrassed to ask and grateful someone wrote them all down… if you remember it, stay tuned. My Guest Nat Kringoudis is a two times
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Want to know more about the hidden causes of fatigue and autoimmunity? If you’ve been thinking, it’s just hormones, or it’s menopause, it may be more than that. Actually, fatigue is the number one common complaint among women in midlife so I want to share this information with you and the opportunity to join two
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This episode: Why midlife belly fat is common, and it’s a common question for me to answer. I’ll comment on that below. First, it’s a sign, a symptom, not a sentence. What you’re doing isn’t working. More of that is not going to work. What causes it, is hormonal changes. A loss of estrogen and
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Shredded Mexican Chicken For the Flipping 50 Members Cinco Fiesta recipes I turned this into nachos complete with a non-dairy cheese sauce and baked non-gluten “chips.” This chicken is also is a winner as the star in a taco salad or soft tacos. So many ways to enjoy it! And such ease. Don’t forget
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This post is full of gifts mom wants for Mother’s Day, but doesn’t even know she does! Did you know 40% of moms fake reactions to gifts they don’t like? Makes me wonder about all those poems I wrote when I was younger. She never used, “Interesting.” That’s code for, not my taste, but whatever
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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
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