The November Cooking Issue: Butternut Squash Risotto, Seared Broccoli Soup, And Spicy African Stew
Hello friends~ Even with the anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday, I’m just not a big fan of November – onward to winter and snow please! I eventually get used to sundown at 4:30pm, and shake off Seasonal Affective Disorder with a simple, delicious meal to help warm the warm body and soul. Seasonal Affective Disorder […]
Empower You – Strength Training Through Menopause And Beyond
Hellooo friends~ I’ve been baking sourdough bread during the pandemic. It’s a simple, ancient process. The yeast is activated with flour, water, salt, and time, creating a starter which grows, and as a living organism, it needs to be tended, and rested. Over the years I’ve neglected it – travel, work, family – life gets […]
Strength Training Strengthens The HEART ❤️
Hello friends~ “The fat burning zone” is just so NOT. For the longest time cardio was promoted as the best form of exercise for general fitness, especially heart health. The treadmill, bike, stairmaster, and elliptical were (and often still are) the most in-demand equipment in the gym, and we still see people (unfortunately mostly women) […]
Lift Heavy Sh**
Helloooo~ Seen any good movies lately? You’ve probably noticed that young female actors are often paired with actors 30 years their senior. And that women of “a certain age” are underrepresented in film. Geena Davis has been addressing this issue with the Institute On Gender In Media. Here she is on WNYC The Takeaway. Emma Thompson […]
Fail Your Way To Success
Hellooo friends! Did you know that there’s a website called National Today with the months and the days of the year designated to people, and so many things? Every month has numerous, (and some wild!) designations, like National Service Dog Month, and National Velociraptor Awareness Month! October 13th is International Day for Failure. It’s a […]
Recipes Of The Month ~ Soup For You.
Hi Friends~ Hope you’re enjoying beautiful weather wherever you are, and trying like me not to think about darkness at 4pm! Autumn leaves, crisp morning air, cozy sweaters, snuggling indoors… Summer is still my favorite season, but I love soup any time of year. I often don’t follow a recipe, sometimes using leftovers and ingredients […]
Masters Athletes Are Not Geezers
Hey friends~ Are you a masters athlete? You are not over the hill, a geezer, or past your prime. Did you know? If you’re over 35, you’re a masters athlete. According to the definition of “masters athlete”, age-wise, if you’re over 35 that’s you. And whether you’re competitive, or if you’ve ever pursued a physical […]
Rosh Hashanah – Being Ok In The New Year
Hello Friends~ I have a t-shirt that says “Enough Is Never Enough”. And my mantra is “It’s ok Polli”. Opposites, huh? Being ok with being ok. I try to be present, even hyper-present most of the time, but too often it feels like I’m failing – it’s impossible to be ON all the time. I […]
Have You Heard The Grape News?
Hello friends~ This is the monthly recipe issue, but WOW – have you been reading the buzz about the “astonishing”, “remarkable” study about the effect of grapes for genetic remodeling, gut bacteria, the brain, and liver? Although all foods affect the body’s organs and systems, this research seems to indicate that grapes can change our […]
Want To Feel Like A Badass?
Hello friends~ How was your summer? Did you try anything new? Most of us are pretty happy doing familiar things, stuff we do well, that we’ve adapted to either because we’ve been doing it a long time, or we’ve had some training. There’s less risk of failure – less fear of injury, and less embarrassment. […]