Drop And Give Me 30 – Day 3 – Taking Your Measurements

Posted on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Why take your measurements when you start a new fitness program?
The least fun of all… finding out how many inches you’ve got to lose.
I’m going to make today’s post short and sweet.
You’ll need to take [...]

Drop And Give Me 30 – Day 2 – Make Exercise A Habit

Posted on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Is exercise a habit of body or a habit of mind?
It’s only Day 2 of my fitness challenge and already I’m asking you to make exercise a habit.
Now, you’re wondering – isn’t a habit something [...]

Drop And Give Me 30 – Day 1 – Is Fitness After 50 Unique?

Posted on Monday, March 1st, 2010

Does getting fit and healthy after 50 require a different approach than any other age group?

How is fitness defined at different ages and what sort of exercise methods should someone over 50 use?
Is exercise after [...]

Drop And Give Me 30 – My 30 Day Fitness Challenge

Posted on Saturday, February 27th, 2010

It’s time to talk about getting and staying Fit Over 50, and beyond.
Yeah, I know.  It can be a tedious subject if you start thinking you’ll have to do sit-ups and crunches every day for [...]

World’s Oldest Showgirl – 85 And Still Kickin’

Posted on Thursday, February 11th, 2010

You know, some days you just need a reminder that life is good.
Lately, okay all winter, I’ve been a little lazy about my exercising.  Okay, I’ve been a real slug.  And in my discussions with [...]

Piano Stairs – Will We Get Off Our Butt If Exercise Is Fun?

Posted on Monday, October 26th, 2009

I always thought exercise should be fun or we tend to avoid it, and now this proves my suspicions are true… we are lazy unless there is some instant gratification to exercise.
If after all the [...]

You’re Never Too Old For A Quickie – Scott’s At It Again

Posted on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

My fabulous exercise guru is at it again.  He never fails to amaze me and make me laugh.  Click here to read about Scott’s very own “Remarkable Wrinklies” who have been a source of inspiration [...]

Women’s #1 Toxin – Stress

Posted on Thursday, October 8th, 2009

When you think of toxins, don’t you normally think of those things outside of our bodies that we sometimes ingest and sometimes absorb?  Me, too.  Things like caffeine, salt, sugar, alcohol, petroleum products, cigarette smoke, [...]

October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on Friday, October 2nd, 2009

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Groups and sponsors for this program, and programs like this one, are many and widespread.  But, no matter how much these groups promote breast health, there are still [...]

Get Out Your Tape Measure – Time For Fat Loss Quickie Month 2

Posted on Monday, September 28th, 2009

Okay, it’s truth time!  I’m feeling better, I’m sleeping better, I’m stronger… but have I lost any inches?
It’s Month 2 of our Fat Loss Quickie “Computer Butt Challenge” courtesy of my wonderful daughter, the every [...]