The M Word
Hello friends~ FINALLY. The silence is over, and the stigma has been lifted. Women are talking about menopause, and we’re being empowered with information and support. Celebrities are talking Drew Barrymore is sweating in an interview with Jennifer Aniston,and Oprah talks about heart palpitations and sleeplessness. FINALLY. Medical research is addressing the effects of menopausal hormonal […]
The Recipe Issue ~ Pesto Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Hello friends~ I really do like to cook, but I also really don’t want to spend a lot of time on prep. Maybe you too? Here’s a simple, delicious recipe providing protein, fiber, and other nutrients we all need. Two notes: This recipe is labeled “paleo” and “Whole 30”, but I am not endorsing either. […]
Nutrition guidelines that truly work. Part 2. And introducing Ahhhnold’s newsletter.
LOVE AND RESPECT YOUR BODY FOR EVERYTHING IT CAN DO. Hello friends~ I’m so happy you’re back. Before you read any further, I want you to know that I don’t have workouts and nutrition all figured out. No one does. All those people all over the internet who claim to, or look like they […]
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 […]