Articles on nutrition, exercise, wellness and being fabulous after 50
4 Tips to Start or Restart Exercise After Time Away | Women Over 50
Anyone reading this who hasn’t ever had a break in the action probably isn’t really flipping 50! Whether it’s illness, injury, family matters, travel, busy business times… we will all have times when if not completely, we need to step away from part of our exercise. The hard part can be coming back to the
Flipping 50’s Holiday 2021 Gift Guide & Black Friday Event
‘Tis the Season! Holiday 2021 This little “pop-up” holiday 2021 shop is for browsing healthy holiday selections or New Year adventures. I share a few of my favorite things, and a few of the special things we’re doing at Flipping50 in 2022, too. You’ll find more favorite things here, and more recipes to sip, spoon
What Does ONE workout Do to Your Body? | Women Over 50
You’re ONE WORKOUT AWAY!! If you love immediate gratification, this is for you! If you need a little motivation for putting on the tights, lacing up the shoes, getting a little breathless, or starting that weight workout… consider it done. You’re welcome. Some of these are under-the-hood, and others are right now, baby. More on
Hidden Causes of Fatigue & Autoimmunity | More Than Menopause
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
5 Myths About Strength Training: 5 Reasons Now is the Time
Warning! If you believe any of these myths about strength training, my goal is to turn your thoughts before you’re finished listening. If you’re here, happening to read the show notes, and you’re not strength training, I made this with you in mind. But, there are three other women that I want to reach. Are you
What Happens to Your Body During a Workout?
What happens to your body during a workout? Well, pull up an exercise ball and I’ll tell you. You’re going to like it. In this post, I’m answering these questions: Are you one workout away from a better mood? What changes does a single session of exercise make? What happens to your brain and body
Women in Midlife Need Different Training than Mice, Men, and Young Women
Women in midlife deserve better. This post is an update from an earlier post I felt called to write after coming across a very disturbing post from a (male) personal trainer online. In this update, I provide a detailed list of questions and infographic to remind you what you really should ask a trainer or
Why Your Fat Loss Slows No Matter What You Do
Fat loss slows… 1. When you eat meals and snacks grazing through the day. 2. When you over exercise – even if it doesn’t feel like a lot – and you’re already exhausted, or “under fueled.” It’s a concept called energy availability. If you don’t have any, you’re creating a status not conducive to your
Matcha Brand Comparison Taste Testing
By accident I realized a matcha brand comparison taste test was in order. This post is about my blind test. Look, it’s no secret that I’ve been a huge fan of Pique Tea for two years. Before that, well it’s about as embarrassing as admitting that when I started using protein powder I didn’t know
Training Women Different in Menopause or at Any Age
Training women different than men is an absolute must. This post originally appeared in Facebook on the Flipping 50 page. I share it here so that it has more longevity. There is some much-needed information here that you need to have. I’ve been “behind the scenes,” in every possible aspect in the fitness industry since
Fast, Healthy Food for the I hate to cook Woman Over 50
So, you want fast healthy food but you hate to cook? I hear you. I love to cook, but right now in life so many other things push that way down on my priority list. Yet, my health and energy is at the top of that list or none of the rest of it gets
The Ultimate Guide to HIIT in Menopause (and Beyond)
In this Guide to HIIT in Menopause it’s important to consider that there are different phases of menopause and that each woman’s journey is unique. The best way to gage your own need is to monitor your signs and symptoms. Hot flashes and night sweats are the most easily identified symptoms, but 34 symptoms are
