When we are inactive, it doesn’t take long to start feeling weak, especially when we are older. Studies have shown that it only takes a few days of lying in bed to start losing strength, flexibility and balance. I’m sure you’ve heard: If we don’t use it, we lose it. That applies to our brains … Continue reading KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY
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Let’s Don’t Sugar Coat It
Hi, I'm Jen. I'm a 59 year old woman who is cruising toward 60 who has been overweight since age 8. Actually, perhaps before then, but age 8 is when I was cognizant of it and people started making me very aware and self-conscious of it. For the record, if you are a parent, a … Continue reading Let’s Don’t Sugar Coat It
STAND UP! Don’t Fall Down.
1 in 4 adults aged 65+ will fall this year. Don't be one of them. Nobody has time for that. There are several factors that go into improving your chances of avoiding a fall. Lower body strength is high on the list. In my group fitness classes, and in my 1:1 and small group personal … Continue reading STAND UP! Don’t Fall Down.
STROKE and The Silent Killer
My best friend Lisa died. She died less than a week after her 51st birthday. She started her birthday week with a headache; a headache that just wouldn’t go away. Headaches were not common to her and this one was so bad that she complained about it and she was never one to complain about anything. … Continue reading STROKE and The Silent Killer
OATMEAL PROTEIN COOKIES
Oatmeal Protein Cookie that is delicious with protein, fiber and very low sugar
Get With It For Life with JEN 