Menopause and You: Cardio

Menopause and You: Cardio

Cardio over 40 – the what, they why and the how.It’s logical that many women get on a treadmill, elliptical, bike or otherwise (including running) not just for health but with the goal of losing weight.   I’ll begin with a guide of what we should aim for now we are over forty and/ or somewhere along menopause (that’s from pre to…

Am I being true to me?

Am I being true to me?

How to be true to you.I recently heard a song that really resonated with me since it really got you thinking about what you are doing – and basically if you are feeling fulfilled. I don’t remember the group (it was actually on my Hubby’s hard rock channel) and the words were:  Am I just breathing…or am I living?It was a…

The power of Gratitude

The power of Gratitude

Why be grateful?For your cognitive health amongst other things, that is why. You see…the simple action of gratitude actually benefits our brain health amongst other things.  And think about it – when you are grateful, you tend to have a smile on your face, feel calm….how can you not benefit from these?  However, my friend it’s not ONLY thinking you are…

6 strategies for keeping dementia at bay 40+

6 strategies for keeping dementia at bay 40+

Keeping your brain healthy 40+ Cases of dementia are increasing – and women need to know how to keep the brain healthy at any age, but especially 40+. Know why – and know what you need to do for optimal health through menopause and beyond.As women – and 40 plus/ menopausal/ post-menopausal women especially, we need to be very aware…

Finding the calm this Christmas.

Finding the calm this Christmas.

Take a breath this Christmas….Try one of the below methods to help create calm in your day….to take you from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest”. Christmas can be tough for many; and with so much to do from prep to post – can be one of the most challenging times of the year.  Why not try something from the…

MUST-do reasons to work out for the body you have TODAY

MUST-do reasons to work out for the body you have TODAY

Have you ever thought about “How” you workout……….and moving along from there “why”? Why I ask this, is because so many still have this image of a certain body type being the “perfect” body.  And….year after year, women strive for this. Cutting calories,  and working out to lose pound upon pound so they can smile at the almighty scale when they…