Tai Chi for 40 somethings

Tai Chi for 40 somethings

Jacqueline, who runs the website, The Aging Suite, suggested I add Tai Chi to my workouts. Today she tells us why Tai Chi can be beneficial, especially to women at 40.

A Fit-at-Forty Check In

A Fit-at-Forty Check In

It’s 2 days before my 40th birthday and so I thought it was the perfect time for a Fit-at-Forty check in. It’s been about five months since I undertook my $25-a-week healthy food challenge…

Great expectations – Easier said than done

Great expectations – Easier said than done

At the beginning of this year I set out with a lofty goal of being fit at forty. I was determined to reclaim myself – my health, my time, my goals, in pursuit of a more authentic me. Three months into 2010 and I’m finding out that the authentic me is lazy, whiny and a tad arthritic. Nice to meet you – me – whatever.

Esther Kane on: Mindful Eating Roadblocks – Eating without Enjoyment

Esther Kane on: Mindful Eating Roadblocks – Eating without Enjoyment

Last week we shared part I of Esther Kane’s Mindful Eating Roadblocks series, Distracted Eating. Today we present part II of Mindful Eating Roadblocks where Esther asks the question, are you eating without enjoyment?

Inch by inch it’s a cinch…

Inch by inch it’s a cinch…

Mile by mile, it’s a trial. It’s as true for life’s challenges as it is for marathons. My own $25 good-food challenge officially ended on Sunday, but it’s been such a positive experience that I’ve decided to make some long term lifestyle changes as a result. But as is often the case when you make lifestyle changes, you start asking yourself the question, “Will I be able to do this for the rest of my life?” The good news is, you only have to do it today.