Nutrition guidelines that truly work. Part 1
THIS IS THE JOB THAT I LOVE: TO HELP PEOPLE GET ON THE PATH TO FIND WHAT THEY’VE WANTED ALL ALONG~ GOOD HEALTH AND LONGEVITY. IN THAT ORDER. Hello friends~ We already know that eating real food, and exercise (in that order) are the keys to good health. The “health and wellness” industry (the […]
If we train grip strength and push-ups will we live longer?
Hello friends~ When I started lifting I heard about the correlation of grip and push-ups to longevity. I wondered whether holding a loaded barbell and heavy kettlebells (grip), and doing push-ups every day would add to my years on earth? Grip strength and pushups are correlated to longer lifespan. Walking speed, and getting off the […]
Amazing women. Age, illness, loss – No excuses.
Hello my friends, Do you feel like your chronological age? There are expensive tests to determine your biological age, but the way we feel and perform is a good way to get a good sense of how we’re aging. The stories in this issue are of women doing amazing things 83, 73, and 46 after experiencing […]
The Monthly Recipe Issue: Cheese, Please!
Hello my friends, Spring is approaching (hard to believe today!), so we’re starting to see ads touting every type of diet – it’s insidious. Diets don’t work, which is why there are so many. We try one that works for a while, then it doesn’t, then we try it again, and it might seem like […]
International Women’s Day celebrating a 91 year-young woman rowing champion🔥
Hey friends~ Celebrating you ❤️ as we head toward International Women’s Day on March 8th. I’m especially celebrating a hero, 91-year-young Alida Kingswood. I hope she’s basking in the glow of a fantastic finish in the recent International Indoor Rowing Championship. She finished this race with a great time, and huge applause at the end. […]
We need heroes.
Hello my friends~ This is a new feature in Thoughtbox – My Heroes. I wore this tank top in sessions last week. You might have been there when I talked about it. @run_kiwi_run has been my hero since I heard this incredible story of grit and guts in 2017. I’ve been sharing her inspirational story […]
Have to, want to, get to.
Hello friends~ By now you know that my newsletters and coaching are for women in the age demographic of perimenopausal and postmenopausal years – which can be 4 – 10 years or more, until menses stops at menopause, and then it’s a lifetime afterward – meaning anywhere between age 30 and beyond. Men are also […]
The Recipe Issue – Food Love ❤️
Hello friends~ Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and I hope you’re planning to give yourself (and maybe someone else!) some culinary love. This issue offers a salad and dinner recipe, plus a chocolatey dessert for Valentine’s Day (or any time – chocolate can be healthful!), featuring chickpeas, salmon, vegetables, and healthy fats. Start Valentines Day and […]
Weight Loss BS
Hi Friends~ You’ve probably heard news about the miracle fat loss drug Ozempic or Wegovy. It works. Many who have struggled with obesity, or diabetes have benefitted. Semaglutide injection is intended to regulate blood sugar and insulin, but it’s been co opted by those who can afford it (up to $1500/month) as a get thin […]
Mission Control
Hello my friends~ I hope you’re intentionally allowing time for yourself, “making space” for you during these gray mid-winter months. If we take time to breathe deeply, to go outdoors, to nourish our bodies, we’re more able to deal with small day-to-day minor annoyances, giving us a sense of control. But… On top of daily […]