Why Weight Loss Is Harder After 50 (And How to Stay Committed Anyway)

Why Weight Loss Is Harder After 50 (And How to Stay Committed Anyway)
Making a commitment to your health, one choice at a time.

Weight loss gets harder after 50, and I found that out for myself on a random Sunday morning with the smell of cinnamon rolls filling up my kitchen. My husband had snuck a package into the cart the day before. I found them at checkout and asked him how in the world they got there. He told me they "jumped in on their own" and he "had nothing to do with it." That man keeps me laughing. But that cinnamon roll moment is exactly why I want to talk about commitment today. Around 45% of people make some kind of promise to eat better or move more this…

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Exercise for Women Over 50: 9 Fun Ways to Stay Active

Exercise for Women Over 50: 9 Fun Ways to Stay Active
Staying active with friends makes exercise for women over 50 more enjoyable and sustainable.

Whether it’s raining, chilly outside, or you’re dealing with heat, finding the right exercise for women over 50 can sometimes feel like a challenge. For women over 50, regular movement is one of the most powerful tools for supporting energy, maintaining muscle, protecting bone health, improving mood, and aging well. The key is finding activities you actually enjoy. When exercise feels fun instead of like a chore, you're much more likely to stick with it. Here are nine simple ways to make exercise something you look forward to all year long. 1. Find an Exercise Buddy for Your Exercise for Women Over 50 Routine Everything is more enjoyable…

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