by kathy | Blog, Movement tips, philosophy, thriving in middle age
The exercises or movements we do in my classes are anti-aging. Let me explain. I know the phrase anti-aging has been used by the beauty industry and I don’t love it. Aging is something not everyone gets to do and besides, it is inevitable. I think we should...
by kathy | 3 things, beauty, Blog, philosophy
This month I have put together the most beautiful youtube video playlist for you. A channel called Green Renaissance makes some really compelling video portraits of people and Jenny Jackson is my favorite so far. The first video in the playlist is called “Now...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, yummy things
Fall is my favorite season – obviously. 🍁🎃😉 It has been a beautiful fall but there is something about the season that makes me a bit melancholic. I want to stay home and get cosy. The first thing I love is this short music playlist. These are like some emotional...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, weight loss, yummy things
I never thought that my life would include thinking about protein so much. 😅 But getting enough carbs and fats and fiber and micronutrients is relatively easy for me. Protein is the macronutrient that many of us struggle with. Experts in the field of protein and aging...
by kathy | 3 things, beauty, Blog
This month I am going to talk about three ELF (eyes, lips, face) makeup products I love. This brand is pretty well regarded in terms of quality and is not expensive. I’m aware not everyone wears makeup and I totally get that – this might not be the post...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, fashion, thriving in middle age
“Dressing well is a form of good manners” Tom Ford When I’m traveling somewhere warm, I want to stay cool, be comfortable and look nice. 😎 I try to pack things that can be worn a lot of ways and can be worn together. Here are three things I like to...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, self-care, thriving in middle age
This month my three things might be a little controversial but I wanted to talk about them anyway. You may not agree with these things and that is ok! 🙂 All my suggestions should be discussed with your health care provider first. I have talked before on this blog...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, fashion
I have had a really great trip this month to the northern coast of California and then down to New Mexico. I packed a lot of clothes (to many of course) but this is was my go to outfit since it was so comfy! 1. This cropped hoodie from Ardene (a family owned Canadian...
by kathy | Blog, exercise equipment, thriving in middle age
I stumbled across this facinating paper a couple of years ago called “Promoting Healthy Ageing with Kettlebell Training: A Pragmatic Controlled Trial and Qualitative Study by Neil Meigh Since the paper is 360 pages long, I thought I’d write about what...
by kathy | 3 things, beauty, Blog, fashion
At this time of year if you live in Canada you are really ready for Spring! This month I have been loving these 3 things. You all know I love my sunscreen and there are lots of good ones out there but the ones from Korea or Japan are next level in terms of protection...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, fun, Travel
This month I have three things that share a loose common theme – travel and being away from home. I have recently been traveling and my first favorite thing is one of the places I have just been. It is the city of Guanajuato in Mexico. I went there with a group...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, exercise equipment, Travel
While travelling in Mexico, there are a few things I really enjoy having. The first is a good sunscreen! Did you guess this? I’m a redhead after all. This one called Haru Haru Wonder is my new favorite. It is completely colorless, moisturizing and effective. It...