And you thought the politics were on a break. There’s a whole other debate going on. Are you in the calorie counting doesn’t work camp or the calorie counting is king cult? Have you asked any of the following calorie counting questions? How many calories will this burn? What’s the best fat-burning exercise? How many […]
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Are you doing too much high intensity exercise? High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been the holy grail of fitness trends for the past several years. Is it the Holy Grail for YOU? Here’s what a recent study says and how to interpret that if you’re a woman flipping (or wanting to) her second half
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Do you sauna? Why would you want to?How would you like a passive way to boost your energy?Not to mention detox, improve skin, sleep, heal wounds…And a convenient way to do it at home? In minutes?[Image: me next to a Sunlighten full model last August! Do you recognize fellow fitness pro Betty Rocker sitting inside?]I’ve
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This post covers the relationship between fasting and sleep, and my own experience regarding those topics. This post is sponsored by the good folks at Sleep Number. As always, all thoughts are my own. Improve Your Sleep with Fasting? You Must Be Kidding!Fasting can help, but before you do that, a great option can be
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Can You Make Menopause Better? Yes. In the gym and in the kitchen you’ve got a dozen ways to make menopause better. Your trip through menopause can be easy and enjoyable. Here’s how the exercise you do can make menopause so much more pleasant! #1 Reduce Stress Let’s face it there are so many ways
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We Made the Best Podcasts After 50 List! AARP, the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age, recently recognized the Flipping 50 podcast as one of nine best podcasts after 50. I’m thrilled. I’m thrilled for the guests that join me on
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Exercise During Menopause IMAGE: The Whole Flip 4-DVD set [cardio/strength/joint protection/core] for exercise during menopauseIs exercises during menopause confusing you? Why are you doing it? What have you been doing? How is that working? The right exercises during menopause requires some questions, some reflection, and some honesty.Honestly, it’s easy to fall into the trap of
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This post about better sleep is sponsored by Sleep Number. All thoughts and opinions, as always, are completely my own. If you’re on a low-calorie diet, you might be missing out on important nutrients. If you’re missing out on important nutrients, it could be interfering with your sleep. This vicious cycle is detrimental to a healthy
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What Exactly is Hormone Balance? Before you get more hormone balance you obviously need a clear definition of hormone balance! If you’re not actually sure what hormone balance is or if some of your recent frustration with a lack of your “you-ness” seems to describe hormone imbalance, read on. This post is for you. It’s not just
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I’m tacking your biggest fitness questions in this post! Fitness questions you’re asking or should ask! Midlife fitness is like a mystery novel. You think you’ve got it figured out and then a new twist in the plot changes things. In the most recent selection process for Flipping 50 TV season III I had the
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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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