Lifting heavy weights CAN cause inflammation in middle-aged people, but it is not a guarantee. Inflammatory responses are a natural part of the body's healing process after exercise, and can be beneficial for muscle growth.However, if you are lifting weights that are too heavy or if you are not used to lifting weights, you may … Continue reading Will Lifting Heavy Cause Inflammation in Older People?
Is there a Best Time to Exercise?
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com ❓Is there a "best" time to workout? Short answer: No. 😁🤣 Long answer: If you have insomnia & following a doc's orders (treatments, etc.), keep doing what your doctor says, and try to exercise at the start of the day instead of the hours before you go to bed. … Continue reading Is there a Best Time to Exercise?
Exercises if you have Bad Knees
Do you have bad knees? Don't let that stop you from getting fit! There are plenty of exercises you can do that won't put too much stress on your knees. Here are a few ideas: 🚶♂Walking is a great low-impact exercise that can help strengthen your leg muscles and improve your overall fitness. 🚴Cycling is … Continue reading Exercises if you have Bad Knees
We REALLY like to eat out…
We love eating out. Most normal people do, right?! But that's not always healthy or great for the weight... because we like buffets, too! So, life gets interesting trying to keep the pounds off or down and also eat foods that won't make my heart explode or contribute to triggering any other variety of diseases … Continue reading We REALLY like to eat out…
I hate cooking, so I keep it simple
I hate cooking. I hate baking. But I DO try to eat healthy, balanced meals. Especially with a diabetic husband. I won’t make a dish/meal if it requires more than 7 ingredients. I won’t usually make a dish if I have to babysit it for more than 30 minutes... but sometimes I do and groan … Continue reading I hate cooking, so I keep it simple
TREADMILLS AND EREADERS – PERFECT TOGETHER. JUST DON’T STUMBLE.
And so far I haven’t had any tragic treadmill incidents…or would that be accidents? Either way, I’ve kept all my teeth in my mouth, no head crashes, no twisted ankles, no blood. I love reading books and I love multi-tasking. I don’t care what anyone says about how you shouldn’t multi-task – that you need … Continue reading TREADMILLS AND EREADERS – PERFECT TOGETHER. JUST DON’T STUMBLE.
ARE YOU A MORNING, DAY OR EVENING EXERCISER?
I exercise in the morning. For many reasons, it just suits me better. But I realize everyone’s schedule is different… when or if they go into a JOB, time allotted to bathe after a sweaty exercise, a person’s energy level in the morning versus evening, other activities that can interfere with exercising, making/eating/cleaning up after meals … Continue reading ARE YOU A MORNING, DAY OR EVENING EXERCISER?
BUY A BAG OF BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS & GO CRAZY
I always keep a bag of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the freezer. The bag averages 8 pieces of chicken, which makes 4 meals for two people. Or at least it does in my house. I never fry the chicken. Too messy and not as healthy. And I never seem to know WHEN the chicken … Continue reading BUY A BAG OF BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS & GO CRAZY
WELLNESS ACTIONS 