Say Yes.
Hello my friends~ I hope your holidays have been happy and peaceful, that you’ve challenged yourself a bit, learned some things, and that you’re looking forward to 2023. This is almost the 50th issue of Thoughtbox, and my sincerest thanks for reading and sharing. This is that weird time of year where we start thinking […]
My Gift For You Through The Holiday Season And Onward
Hello friends~ My gift for you this holiday season and for 2023 are the most important things you need to know about getting and staying strong. This issue is with acknowledgement and thanks to my friends, the experts at Feisty Menopause, (especially Selene Yeager, the author of the content in this issue), where researchers, doctors […]
Get More Protein – Recipes For Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner
Hello Friends~ Did you know? Menopause is a risk factor for disordered eating. Even if you’ve never experienced disordered eating in your life, midlife could be a time that you feel less in control because your body is functioning differently, or maybe you’ve gained weight or some body fat – which might lead to drastically […]
Saying It Out Loud. How’s Menopause For You?
Hello friends~ Putting it right here: How’s menopause going for you? It’s a topic that’s FINALLY getting press. There’s a scientific and cultural awakening. Some women begin perimenopause earlier than others, some seem to sail through it, and some hit physical and mental lows. Some of us experience the highs and lows day after day, and […]
Like It Or Not, Recovery Is When You Get Strong.
Hello Friends~ Ready to merge into the next round of holidays? Take a breath, and make time for recovery. I’m saying it out loud for my own benefit, and for you too. Kids, grandkids, family and friends have departed, baby toys are put away, platters stored, sheets and towels folded. My hand is still healing […]
One-Handed Thanksgiving
Hello friends, Happy pre-Thanksgiving! We’re moving along with meal prep for the second Thanksgiving, yesterday at my youngest daughter’s and hubby’s house with a few dozen in-laws and cousins, and again on Thursday for a crowd at our house. My son and his wife are already here for the week with the adorable youngest grandbaby, […]
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 […]