This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my disclosure policy here. 3 Delicious foods that will change your life? Absolutely! We take for granted the benefits of good food and often turn a blind eye to what poor choices of food do to our bodies. When we educate ourselves with what to eat and why, we can make more of a conscious effort to eat the right foods. There are some foods worth eating every single day and thankfully they taste good enough so we want to! Almonds Lowers LDL Reduces…

I feel my best self when I am on a weekly workout plan. I mean, I really feel great! Better than ever in my 30s, now I’m in my, ah-um…40s. Mentally and physically I have never felt better than when I am eating healthy and getting the exercise I need. Of course, it hasn’t always been like that. It took some time before I could adjust to the eating habits. My body needed to detox from the foods I had come accustomed to eating. It also took some self-motivation to get up and get moving for my workouts to build…

Nutrition for women over 40 isn’t always fun. Remember the days of being able to eat whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted? Gone are the glory days of having dessert every night and junk food all day. It’s been replaced with cottage cheese. Yes, that was my dessert last night…ok, and I confess, I also had a cup of hot chocolate. Today let’s talk nutrition. Everyone knows nutrition for women over 40 plays an important part in our fitness level. Without the proper nutrition, we will not see the fullness of our workout efforts. We can be very serious about…

Weight gain while on vacation is almost as bad as a rainy vacation. Vacation eating habits can be detrimental to the healthy habits you’ve worked so diligently to create. I am frequently disappointed at the limited number of healthy items on menus when dining out. Then, of course, on top of that, the high fat, high carb meals are so dang enticing, it is really hard to choose healthy! Over Spring Break, we took a mini family vacation to Los Angeles and met my daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren there for some fun!  Healthy Vacation Tips: Workout & Nutrition Vacations are…

Very simply, I started this blog to help women over 40 with weight loss success through living a healthy lifestyle. I have really enjoyed sharing what I have learned during my weight loss and what I continue to learn as I strive to live healthy lifestyle. A few months ago I decided to take a class to be a personal trainer to have a greater understanding of the science behind fitness. From there, I thought about having the ability to get to know my readers to give a service to those who need a little motivation, guidance or direction to…

The most common question I receive is, “Why can’t I lose weight”. There are 3 major obstacles that stand in your way to losing weight, especially for women over 40. As women over 40, we have very busy lives. We have grown into habits of running from place to place, taking care of everyone but ourselves. When you can overcome these obstacles that stand in your way to losing weight, the weight loss happens and a new life enfolds. A life of energy, more self-esteem, a perk in your step that opens up doors you thought closed over a decade…

Everyone wants to know what the weight loss formula is to lose weight and keep it off. We are all super busy, no one has time for a 2-hour gym session anymore – if you ever did. We have time for kids, spouses, work, house, errands, pets, and the list goes on until we find ourselves somewhere at the bottom of the list. Meanwhile, how many times have you thought about losing weight and getting into better shape? So, what’s the answer? Here is the perfect, easy to follow weight loss formula for women over 40 to lose weight, feel…

Your vacation is less than a month away and you’ve just realized your diet isn’t working fast enough. How can you jumpstart your progress and lose weight fast before vacation?  If you are really serious about wanting to lose 10-20 lbs fast, I have a no-frills, no-whining, swimsuit-ready weight loss plan that’s safe and effective. If you stay focused, everyone around you will be amazed at your progress! 24-Day Plan to Lose Weight Fast This plan is 24 days long. You can do anything for 24 days, right? Maybe you want to lose weight before summer. Or lose weight before…

Healthy travel tips for women over 40 while on vacation are important to weight loss. Vacation eating habits can be detrimental to the healthy habits you’ve worked so diligently to create. It’s possible to have both a great vacation and stay true to healthy goals! I am frequently disappointed at the limited number of healthy items on menus when dining out. Then, of course, on top of that, the high fat, high carb meals are so dang enticing, it is really hard to choose healthily! Keep reading as I thought of you while applying healthy travel tips for women over…

Intermittent fasting vs. daily reduced calories could mean big differences in results for women over 40. For several months, I have been intending to get on the intermittent fasting to lose weight train that many people are jumping on. While I have implemented my own style of intermittent fasting and fasting cardio workouts to my own weight loss plan, the thought of fasting for longer than I do on a regular basis never won me over completely. A year-long study, by the University of Chicago, recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine, followed 100 obese women suggested intermittent fasting, fasting every…