Articles on nutrition, exercise, wellness and being fabulous after 50
My 30 Day Glucose Monitor Experiment | What Happened
I did a continuous glucose monitor (CMG) experiment for a month. I’d assumed things based on decades of education and like most humans, established habits based on repetition of what I felt was working for me. In other words, I suppose even before I began there were hypotheses that I had been living for
When Workouts Cause Midlife Weight Gain | Women Over 50
Experiencing midlife weight gain? It could be your workouts aren’t helping you, in fact, are hurting your goals. I’m not addressing the minor gain of a couple pounds that’s possible for any new exerciser. That’s true due to micro tears in muscle that occurs during exercise that causes some inflammation. It’s generally minor and happens
Flipping 50 Spring 2022 Women’s Retreat Arizona
You’re Invited: Flipping 50’s 2022 Women’s Retreat in Arizona “Women in midlife are the most powerful health influencers in the world.”For women, one of the hardest things is often making time for self. Then when it’s time, you may not know what to do. Or what you’re doing may no longer work.I’ll help find what does.
Which and Why Sauna for the Most Benefits? Sauna Tech Talk
Why sauna? Why are health and wellness pros such fans of sauna? I’m going to explain this in a short post here. At first, absorbing all the content about why you should consider sauna can be overwhelming. Trust me, I know. About 5 years ago I began to do my comparison shopping. So if you
Hype or Hip? | Sauna Benefits During Menopause
I’ve written about sauna benefits before. I’ve been a fan for years, decades really. But what about specific benefits during menopause? The first times I really enjoyed the sauna may have been with my college roommate after swimming in the locker room at Iowa State University. I was injured and she was preparing for a
4 Tips to Start or Restart Exercise After Time Away | Women Over 50
4 Tips to Start or Restart Exercise After Time Away (For 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
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
