In a word, no. It is not inevitable that women have to gain weight after 50. However, does it frequently happen and do many women accept it as fact? Yes. Do our bodies change as we get older? Yes. Things shift a little. More weight may be carried around your middle, as opposed to your […]
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Would you like to know the solution to perfectionism? It’s not easy, but it can be done. As I said in my previous post, this is a work in progress for me. After a lifetime of wanting blue ribbons, good grades, and pats on the head, it’s been hard for me to change. But what
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Have you heard that low carb-high fat diets are very effective for losing weight? Whether it is Adkins or ketogenic, some people swear by them and you may see great results. What I want to share is that every person and what their body needs is different and it is important to pay attention to
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Right now, I know several people who want to quit eating sugar, but are wavering. Or others who have quit sugar, but the temptation is too much and they are “this close” to diving back into something sweet. I get it. It is hard. So many times I wanted to make cookies and have just
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It may seem like an odd question to ask, but think about it. Is the food you are putting in your mouth beneficial for you? I would venture to say maybe not. What are the foods that are not beneficial? Processed food. Added sugar in everything. Soda drinks. Starchy carb heavy food. Fast food. The
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So you are following your protocol (diet) avoiding sugar, and are feeling like all the joy has gone out of eating. I get it. I have been there, too. You went through the sugar withdrawal and survived. You are very proud of yourself. Maybe you had a slip, but you jumped right back on your
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Have you thought about quitting sugar and flour? Have you had doubts that you can really do it? Well, it is possible. You can do it. I am doing it. Yes, I have had doubts about whether I could do it. And you will, too. Yes, it is hard. One of the hardest things I
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It’s a strange thing-experiencing hunger. Real hunger, not just a faint grumbling in your tummy. I have been experiencing real hunger for virtually the first time in about 40 years. You see, in my twenties I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia, so I was told to eat 6 small meals a day and never allow myself
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