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Low Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs

April 4, 2013

So you ditched that package of high-carb noodles from your pantry, now learn to love nature’s healthy noodles: spaghetti squash. If you haven’t yet tried spaghetti squash then you’re in for a real treat. A pile of tender spaghetti squash strands piled high with protein and veggie meatballs makes the perfect fitness meal. Servings: 12 […]

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Fashion Flash March 31, 2013

March 31, 2013

If you celebrate Easter, then Happy Easter to you!  Let’s hope spring has finally arrived.   Here’s the weekly gathering of the best in information for women over 40.  Our subjects include fashion, fitness, beauty, skincare and so much more.  Be sure to check out what these wonderful women have to say so we stay […]

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50? It Can’t Be

March 31, 2013

It’s got to be an April Fool’s joke…Me, 50 years old. Really?   When (if) I wake up tomorrow and look in the mirror, I’ll wonder how the heck 50 years has passed.   I’d think that I’d be sort of grown up by now, know things, like how to cook for example.   When […]

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Finish ‘Her’

March 28, 2013

Did you know you’re probably wasting about 84% of your time “working out” if your goal is to shed fat or improve your overall health? It’s scary, but research is proving to us over and over that cardio is NOT the answer to losing fat. You probably already know that, but… … how do we […]

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Fav Ab Moves and a Circuit

March 28, 2013

I get asked ALL the time what the BEST moves are for the abdomen and how to tighten and tone the tummy.   Guess what?   Here’s your BEST move: Seriously, things like burpees and mountain climbers, anything that gets you hot and sweaty and uses ALL your muscles will really help burn the most […]

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Chicken Soup with Quinoa & Roasted Red Peppers

March 28, 2013

By using flavorful ingredients, like roasted red bell peppers and white bean hummus, this soup tastes like you slaved over it all afternoon– but really takes less than 20 minutes to throw together. This recipe is a great way to fit some quinoa into your diet. Quinoa is a protein-packed seed that is considered a […]

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Fashion Flash March 25th, 2013

March 24, 2013

I’m hosting the Fashion Flash this week. Our group of fabulous stylish bloggers have the best in Over 40 fitness, fashion and beauty tips for you. Check it out below: ‘Old Dog New Trick?’ Here’s a cool workout for you to do at home. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re too old to get […]

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Old Dog New Trick Workout

March 20, 2013

Age is no excuse for being inactive. I’m 51 and I believe that age is just a number. I know that regular workouts and taking care with my nutrition has helped me look and feel great for the first half century 😉   I’m starting to feel some of the effects of aging, like hot […]

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Hot Flash!

March 18, 2013

Well, it’s happening…much to my chagrin, I’ve experienced a hot flash or two in the last month.     I didn’t recognize it at first, but then it became undeniable. I get super hot for about a minute, then the heat disappeared. I don’t experience these hot flashes often or for any length of time […]

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Fashion Flash March 18th, 2013

March 18, 2013

Our group of fabulous stylish bloggers have the best in Over 40 fitness, fashion and beauty tips for you. Take a few minutes to learn about Spring Spa Week, Anti-Aging Retinols, an at-home workout and a Menopause Makeover plus lots more. CLICK HERE to find it all. It’s that time of year again – Spring Spa […]

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