Do you exercise enough?
Many of us after turning 40, have experienced yo-yo dieting — losing pounds only to gain them back again after a short while. Since we get so many of questions about weight, especially during the summer months, we wanted to pass along an article posted at Hole in The Donut – the blog that is hosting this week’s Blogging Boomers Carnival.
What is a Blogging Boomers Carnival? It’s a group of expert bloggers that write on a variety of different Boomer Lifestyle issues. It’s our way to share with you some of the top blog stories and keep you up to date on not just fashion, but some other interesting topics.
Let us know which stories you like!
60% of Women in the U.S. wear a size 14 or more!
Most women love sweets and sugar, (and The Glam Gals are no exception) even though we all know that we should probably be eating less of it.
That is one of the posts you can read more about at our Bloging Boomers Carnival!
This weeks host is none other than The Midlife Crisis Queen, exploding with lots of great articles like the one above, so check it out!
( BYW, TMC Queen Laura Lee Carter who because of health reasons has recently cut out almost all sugar in her diet! Find out how she is doing…)
You may remember our friend Jill Knapp, who lost 100 lbs and entered a beauty pageant at the age of 40. Jill was kind enough to share her inspiring story with us in our last teleseminar, and helped motivate us to “get up and get moving!”
But motivation will only get us so far. How do we actually go about shedding that midlife bulge? That’s where a personal trainer comes in!
We asked our friend, fitness trainer Lisa Crisalle, if she would share with us some tips and techniques that women over 40 need in their regimen to keep them on track to a healthier, fitter lifestyle. Lisa, herself, underwent a lifestyle transformation that made her an award-winning Figure Competitor… at age 45! She has developed the program Over 40, Fit & Fabulous, which helps women over 40 work towards their fitness goals. In her program, Lisa breaks down mental barriers and provides her clients with the best workout and nutrition strategies to achieve their best bodies.
Lisa is going to share a few tips with us next week in our new teleseminar “Take the Pounds OFFF: How to be Over Forty, Fit and Fabulous!” This is a free teleseminar – all you have to do is sign up! We will provide you with the number, your code, and the specified call-in time.
Click here to sign up and join us for our chat!
If you have any questions for Lisa, please email us at info@fabulousafter40.com. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Every week we bring you the latest boomer lifestyle tips from our friends at the Blogging Boomer’s Carnival. This week we’re hosting the carnival, and we’d like to give you an up close look at everyone in our talented group!
Topics this week range from midlife dating, to menopause, to finding your life purpose. Please meet:
1. So Baby Boomer:
Actress Suzanne Somers, age 62, sympathizes with women suffering from what she calls “The Seven Dwarfs of Menopause: Itchy, Bitchy, Sleepy, Sweaty, Bloated, Forgetful and All Dried Up.” These women of a certain age have the choice of restoration versus deterioration.
2. Life Two:
Midlife dating is like shopping for a new house, so says Life Two’s Dating Goddess who dated over 91 men in a 3.5 year period as she compiled stories and tips for her new book, “Wait or Date”.
3. Hole In the Donut
Barbara at Hole In The Donut compares her experience as a freelance writer to comments made by Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the best-selling “Eat, Pray, Love.” In the video of her speech, Gilbert proposes that we need to look at genius in a different way.
4.The Midlife Crisis Queen
So many people are losing their jobs lately! What to do? The Midlife Crisis Queen suggests a different way to respond to this crisis in your life.
5. Contemporary Retirement
Ever wondered what your life purpose is? Ann at Contemporary Retirement has a great quote that may help you decide:”Becoming YOU is your purpose.”
6. I Remember JFK
The neighborhood movie theater was a welcome spot for rainy and/or swelteringly hot summer afternoons in the 50’s. The drive-in theater was likewise a fond destination that many of us remember. One of the most amazing innovations that were enjoyed by the older members of the Boomer generation were 3D movies and comic books.
7. This Marriage Thing
Who said older isn’t better? Dina interviews Maggie Scarf, author of September Songs, about the U principle and why the very best in marriage is yet to come.
8. Gen Plus
Janet Wendy at Gen Plus, usually the optimist, looks at the challenging week behind us and hopes for the week ahead.
9. Menopause The Blog
Wendy Lawson at Menopause The Blog writes about a new report showing that multivitamins might be a waste of money for post-menopausal women.
10. The Boomer Chronicles
Getting older means having new and more complicated medical tests.
Enjoy our week!
If you think losing a bunch of weight is going to make you look younger, then you’ll be interested in a new study on aging that focused on identical twins.
The good news is you might just might be able to have that extra piece of bread!
Do you drink a lot of tea like JoJami and I do?
That’s just one of the surprising signs that you’ll probably live longer than you think!
Find out what else you’re doing that may be increasing your life span, plus, get other great lifestyle tips at this week’s Blogging Boomer’s carnival.
What’s a carnival you ask?……….. It’s simply a collection of the best boomer related posts from our many blogger friends. This week’s carnival #90 is being hosted by The Baby Boomer Entrepreneur. Hop on over!
A recent FAF reader wrote to us and asked, “What are the best ways to stay healthy and fit?”
We all know that if we can get our bodies looking at least “fit”, than buying and looking good in clothes will be a lot easier! So we passed off the question to our favorite Health and Wellness Guru, Lisa Crisalle, (owner of www.OverFortyFitandFabulous.com) and here is her answer:
After 40 we generally find it more challenging to “stay on track” however here are a few quick tips to help you feel and look great (at any age)!
1st – Stay active, keep moving and choose activities that you LOVE! So, next time you go to the mall, park farther away and walk! Choose the stairs over the elevator and take advantage of the summertime and plan more outdoor activities (like hiking, biking or power walking). In fact, next time you plan time to get together with your girlfriends – meet them at a park or hiking trail with a bottle of water (instead of meeting and sharing a bottle of wine). If you have children (or a dog), take them to the park and throw a Frisbee (when is the last time you did that?) How about joining a Zumba class (never heard of it – check with your local YMCA or gym).
The key is – Have Fun!!
2nd - Choose what I call an 80/20 clean eating meal plan. What do I mean by that? Simple – 80% of the time stick to fresh produce, and unprocessed foods. Lean proteins such as chicken breasts, white fish, and lean fillet mignon, or low-fat cottage cheese. And, always combine a protein with a complex carbohydrate (rice, yams, oatmeal, multi-grain bread) and fresh vegetables. Keep your fresh fruit to mornings and lunch and avoid fruit juice.
Since it is still summer time, take advantage of your local farmer’s markets and have fun with color! Stay away from sodas at all costs, and processed foods – they will gunk you up and slow you down. That means that 20% of the time (each week), allow yourself some freedom with a nice glass of wine, a special desert, or an extra slice of bread with butter.
The key is to plan for the 20% (if you have a special event, or get-together with friends). Plan for it and you won’t “fall off the wagon.” Be sure to get right back to your 80% and you will feel amazing.
3rd – Your mindset is key. Set a goal of where you would like to be and what EXACTLY that would look like. What clothes or outfit will you be wearing, how will you feel, and how will you carry yourself? Remember, you have choices every day. Make the best choices at least 80% of the time (I truly recommend pushing it to a 90/10 split if you are truly on a mission), and that will leave you a little “fudge factor” for your special times. Use pictures as reminders and visualizing techniques are truly effective.
Most importantly, KEEP IT FUN!! Because when you feel great, you feel empowered and it is a beautiful upward spiral. ~Lisa Crisalle, CFNS
What do model Carol Alt and Demi Moore have in common? Both claim the reason they look and feel fabulous after 40 is because they follow a strict Raw Food Diet.
If you’ve ever wondered what raw foods could do for you, then check out a fascinating video we found at The Blogging Boomer’s Carnival #82.
Find out what happened when a group of Type 2 diabetics were put on a raw foods diet for only 30 days. Believe us, you’ll be reaching for the raw carrot sticks after seeing this one! This week’s carnival, featuring this story and many more cool boomer posts, can be found at host site Life Two.
Have you looked in the mirror lately and said, “Yuck, when did that happen?”
We’ve been talking to fitness expert, Lisa Crisalle about how to be fit and fabulous after 40! On the call Lisa, gave us tons of her tips on how to get rid of our tummy pooches, among other things.
She’s created a new fitness program to help midlife women set a goal and stay motivated to reach it! It’s called:OVER 40 FIT AND FABULOUS!
This 12 week program combines:
- group and private conference calls
- nutritional counseling
- goal setting
- and MUCH MORE…
To see Lisa’s transformation take place right before your eyes! Click Here.
We came across a GREAT blog recently, to help those who are trying to lose weight and just need a little support.
Over at Slim People In Progress, you can be part of an inspiring group of people from all across the country who are dieting and exercising, while staying in touch via email.
Our friend Denise Wakeman and founder of The Blog Squad, just 2 years ago, found herself in her mid 40′s with about 30 pounds to loose. Knowing that she might really stick with it, she convinced a friend to do it with her and they both signed up for Weight Watchers!
Denise is a blogger in real life (www.buildabetterblog.com) and so started up Slim People in Progress, to document and help inspire others like herself to share tips, trials and successes.
She says that the site has helped her stay motivated and loved hearing other’s resources.
"I’ve lost 30 pounds since I started and work out now more than ever, and I have even trained for a 1/2 marathon!", says Wakeman. "I have it all documented on the site!"
What started off as a weight watchers support group, has now morphed into a weight loss and fitness site!
We think its great, so check it out! www.slim-people.com
P.S. If you want to be a guest blogger on the site, just go to the site and check out the “Why this Blog Started” article!
Beauty and health experts have been preaching for years that you need to drink 8 glasses of water a day to look and feel fabulous.
So, we’ve tried, but it’s been a challenge. Not only is it hard to stomach all that water, let alone remember to drink it, but you end up spending way too much time looking for a ladie’s room to relieve your 40+ year old baldder.
Well now, a new study contradicts that old advice. Read more about this and discover other interesting Boomer new stories at this week ‘s Blogging Boomer’s carnival # 64 hosted by So Baby Boomer.
Even if you’ve never had to worry too much about your weight before, Bam! You hit midlife and the pounds start to mysteriously pile on.
Admittedly, it’s a drag and it can be frustrating to figure out how much you should now be eating to keep at your current weight.
That’s why we got all excited when we heard about a personalized calorie calculator that makes it dead simple to figure out how to keep your weight stable.
To find out more about the Personalized Calorie Counter and to read other interesting Boomer related posts, visit The Blogging Boomers Carnival. This week’s carnival #40 is being hosted by Contemporary Retirement.
Patsi Krakoff of The Blog Squad (our blogging coach) hit on a very important point about looking fabulous after 40 when she responded to our post Long Hair on Older women – Sexy or Silly?
She said “Hi gals! I’ve had long hair all my life and it wasn’t until 60 that I started wearing medium length hair-same style only shorter. I’m 63 this week and I still get compliments on my hair. The trick is to stay healthy through exercise and diet-your hair is evidence of your health inside. Shoulder length hair seems to work best for me these days, or slightly above.”
Can you believe she is 63? She looks more like 36! As much as we love fashion and beauty and take great joy in helping you to dress to look your best, there is nothing we can do to really make you look fabulous after 40 if you don’t put the time and energy into taking care of yourself.
A tube of lipstick or the latest handbag and shoes can never make-up up for dry skin, dull hair lackluster eyes and a tired overweight body – all signs of too much junk food and lack of exercise.
Make-up artist Bobbi Brown, who is about to turn 50 put it best when she said, the key to looking beautiful as we age is not what you put on your face, but rather how you care for your body. It’s about (how you’re) eating,” she says. It’s about exercise more than anything else.”
Another of our subscribers who positively glows is further proof of this.
Donna from New Jersey sent us this picture of her with her beautiful long dark hair and wrote:I am 43 and I don’t have any real secrets for looking Age-mazing™.
I walk religiously, am conscious about what I eat, wear sunscreen, and stay away from cigarette smoke.
Again, all good healthy habits to keep you looking vibrant. Then being fashionable after 40 is the icing on the cake!
We all know that too much chocolate and greasy foods can make a mess of your skin, but did you know that sugar can speed up aging?
According to an article we just read called “How What You Eat and Drink Affects your Skin,” eating refined carbs like white bread, rather than whole grains, causes blood sugar spikes that leads to glycation (sugar breaking down). When sugar breaks down it bonds with protein molecules which reduces the elasticity of the collagen and leads to tough wrinkled skin.
I guess that means no more cookie binges for us! However, on a good note, bring on the Green Tea and Red Wine…..
“Wrinkles are caused by a loss of three things: collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Green tea, red wine and water can help increase the levels of thee three substances.” 2-4 cups of green tea a day is recommended as well as 8 glasses of water a day, and red wine in moderation.
To find out what other vitamins and nutrients can help keep your skin youthful, check out this article for the full scoop.
