On the road again
by Grace
Filed under Fit at Forty, Just Me, On Life
After weeks of laying off the knee I injured in the embarrassing incident now known as The Matrix Paper Retrieval Incident (TMPRI), I finally took the old knee for a test drive. It was a short one…
Not Just About Cancer: A survivor’s story
by editor
Filed under On Health & Beauty, On Life
I first posted Laurie’s story last year during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I thought her courageous story was one that should be shared with as many women as possible. I’m re-posting it this year as encouragement for anyone diagnosed with, or being treated for, breast cancer.
Five – plus one – for Friday: The “Pink Ribbon” Edition – 6 ways you can help
by editor
Filed under On Health & Beauty, On Life, WAF's Fab Finds
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today 76% of women with breast cancer have a survival rate of ten or more years. But, we still have a long way to go. Here are five ways you can help yourself and others in the fight against breast cancer.
Metabolism Madness and Turning 40
by editor
Filed under Fit at Forty
After 40 your metabolism decreases 5% every 10 years. And, if like me, you’ve been yo-yo dieting your entire adult life, the news gets even worse. Crash diets, disuse of muscles and drops in testosterone levels also add to the metabolism dive.
Fit at Forty: A bump in the road
by Grace
Filed under Fit at Forty, Just Me, On Health & Beauty
In case you missed the headlines, a couple of weeks ago I busted up my left knee pretty badly. And while it never actually made the headlines, it should have. It was that painful and important – to me anyway. Thankfully I’m on the road to recovery. But not before the whole thing threw a monkey wrench in my Fit at Forty plans…
