by kathy | 3 things, Blog, thriving in middle age, weight loss, yummy things
Understanding Protein Needs: What You Need to Thrive Many people think that meeting the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein is enough to stay healthy, but it might not be sufficient for thriving. If your goals include building or maintaining muscle, or even...
by kathy | Blog, habits, thriving in middle age, weight loss
In the world I grew up in, women used to exercise to get smaller. Dieting was all about losing weight and almost everyone wanted to do it. There are a lot of diets and ways of eating that have come and gone since I was a teenager, but overall, the goal was always to...
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 | Blog, Movement tips, thriving in middle age
Strength Training is one of the best things you can do as you age. It helps you regain or maintain a high level of daily functioning*, it helps maintain good cognitive health**, it is good for your mental health*** and it makes you look better! Kettlebells are a good...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, habits
Life ebbs and flows, especially in the summer. You might take a break for a month and sometimes getting back into a routine with some exercise seems like something to put off. But doing something doesn’t mean doing everything. Some things to ask yourself. What seems...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, exercise equipment
You know how a carpenter loves to buy new tools? I get super excited about a new exercise gadget. I have been working out at home since the pandemic hit and I love it. I don’t have a full gym set up but between my kettlebells, resistance bands and massage balls, I’m...
by kathy | Blog, Movement tips
I recently had a kettlebell event – a live class in the park with cupcakes! – and one of the participants asked a great question. Why do the kettlebell swing? I mumbled something about the glutes, hamstrings and lower back getting stronger but upon...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, habits
I enjoy finding things that help me accomplish my goals. Side note – a few words about the concept of ‘goals’. I have never been a huge goals person – I think some of us are more content by nature and some of us are more driven and ambitious. I see the...
by kathy | 3 things, beauty, Blog
 There are few things I love more than feeling good in my skin. I have dry skin which is prone to redness and sometimes irritation from eczema or Tretinoin use. These following three products each have ingredients proven to help soothe, soften and protect...
