In my 20s, I would go for a run within an hour of waking. But as the years went by, I would linger over coffee and my studies or work. Even though I still wanted to move in the morning, I realized the best quality creativity and focus were accessible to me in the first […]
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What you don’t know about GPL-1 drugs may hurt you, or your opportunity to improve your health. Misconceptions could limit your ability to make an informed decision about whether they’re right for you.Whether you’re someone considering these medications for your own health or a fitness professional trying to better understand how they fit into the
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In this episode of fasted exercise pros and cons, I share important details many midlife women overlook. We at Flipping 50 do and have always favored fed exercise. That said, we favor fed exercise over fasted exercise when it is intense. That is, high intensity interval training, or strength training with the intent of preserving lean
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Intermittent fasting can be very sexy. But does it help or sabotage emotional eating? Some emotional eating experts we’ve hosted have strong feelings about intermittent fasting and those who have emotional eating anchoring their relationship with food have a strong aversion to it.My Guest:Laurie Lewis, Wellness Coach, shares how to maintain exceptional self-care while dealing
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My post menopause workout has been working, and let me say that upfront. I’m as lean as I comfortably want to be, and my muscle mass remains high. I’m not losing it. In fact, I’ve gained more in the last two years by increasing both intensity and recovery in my routine. This has meant more volume
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Save your brain by keeping your gut healthy! If you or someone in your family deals with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or you’re simply in midlife dealing with changing hormones, this episode and the book we’re discussing, Heal your gut, save your brain, will be one you don’t want to miss.My Guest:Dr. Partha Nandi, M.D., F.A.C.P is the
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Three strength training workouts designed specifically for women in menopause. These focus on maintaining muscle mass, boosting bone density, and supporting hormone balance. Each workout should be done 2–3 times a week, allowing at least one rest day between sessions.Workout 1: Full Body Strength (45 min)Warm-up (5-7 minutes):March in place or light walkingArm circles, leg
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How’s better sex in menopause sound? For many it sounds like a distant and foreign trip.Sex is one of the most popular topics on the show. Many women tell me their partners are glad they’re attending. Sex is such a hot topic (see what I did there?) that low libido was a topic answered one
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The doctor is in, and she’s an over 50 fitness athlete! She’s juggled it all, from caregiving to navigating a midlife crisis, and like many of us, she’s back to her passion for fitness competitions, or is she? I’ll be asking that very question: is it the competition, the training, or just being at her
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Intermittent Fasting UpdateIn this episode, returning guest and fan favorite Cynthia Thurlow joins us to discuss the latest updates on intermittent fasting. If you’re craving a behind-the-scenes look, combined with more than just a science-geek relay of the power of autophagy, this episode is for you.I’m looking forward to sharing this one with you.My Guest:Cynthia
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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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