by kathy | 3 things, habits, thriving in middle age, yummy things
A while ago I decided I wanted to build more muscle mass. Which is not as easy as it sounds! My reasons? The more I looked into it, the more I saw more muscle mass was an answer to SO MANY ‘problems’ of aging. Metabolism is increased with more muscle mass. Pain is...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, thriving in middle age
This month’s ‘three things I love’ theme is menopause. What can I possibly love about menopause you ask? Well, no more periods is the big one, along with never having to worry about getting pregnant again! The less than positive aspects are real too though. I won’t...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, thriving in middle age
Did you know your eyes are technically a part of your brain? The only part of the brain that is on the outside of your scull. I think that is SO COOL, but I’m nerdy like that.* Anyway, I’m also old and with that sometimes comes DRY eyes. I have always had rabbit eyes...
by kathy | Blog, Movement tips
Someone asked me this recently and it is such a good question! (thanks Leslie!) Maybe your yoga teacher has told you to ‘hug your elbows close to your sides’ when doing a pushup or a chaterunga in yoga class. Maybe someone even told you that this would prevent...
by kathy | 3 things, beauty, Blog, self-care
I love a good DIY beauty project. Crazy eyebrows, chin hairs and thinning hair are things both men and women face as we age. Personal grooming challenges are something we can all share! But if you have ever tried to get a man to moisturize, (and I have) you know the...
by kathy | Blog, fun, yummy things
1. Every December (before stupid COVID 19) I used to host what i called the tea and oranges night at my little studio in Haysboro. It was a gathering for all my students attending classes there. I liked the reference to that Leonard Cohn song called “Suzanne”. I...
by kathy | 3 things, Blog, fun
This is the abundant edition since I am going to recommend three categories with three things in each category. Buckle up – there are a lot of great things here! The first two categories are fairly local to me in southern Alberta, Canada but I encourage you to...
by kathy | 3 things, fashion
Ahhh winter. This winter I think we will all want to get outside and walk as much as possible! So this month I invested in some warm winter gear. This coat from Eddie Bauer is comfy, long enough to cover my backside when wearing leggings and it is on sale! I think it...
by kathy | 3 things, fun, thriving in middle age
Numero Uno- The Calgary International Film Festival is happening until October 4 and most of the films can be viewed online from the comfort of your home! There are also in-person screenings at the Eau Claire theaters. I particularly wanted to see “John Ware...
