Episode #451 Muscle tone in menopause is a common topic around these parts. In that regard, I like to discuss strength, and measure body composition, but the first signs for you, listener, that your workouts aren’t working or you need to start strength training is often a lack of muscle tone. You too? I’ve got […]
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For active menopausal women, wondering, if intermittent fasting is right, this is for you. Because, let’s face it, we’re not immune to weight gain or belly fat. And your exercise needs may have changed while your habits have not.I’m not going into optimal exercise & protein habits a great deal today (though I am in
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Have you too lost that muscle tone and want it back? This episode is an answer in response to a listener question. It’s one I’m sure will resonate with many listeners, maybe you. Muscle tone, cellulite, and menopause often come up in the same conversation. The question My arms, biceps and triceps, that used to
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Are you getting enough exercise in menopause? Are you wondering that too? I’ve been following your advice focusing on strength 2x a week, typically Wednesday & Saturday for ample recovery time. My question is this. If I typically do 30 min lifting routines, focusing on whole body strength w/ 8-20 pound weights, is 30 min
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Acne in menopause is no joke. Wrinkles, pimples, dryness and breakouts, oh my. Here’s what to do from a skin expert with the best of nature and medicine.Have you tried all the supplements, creams, and teenage skin products out there without results?Find yourself with worse breakouts than you had as a teenager?Want to know what
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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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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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