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Are You Ready to Win Gold at the “Weight Loss” Olympics?

By Julie Dargan August 17, 2020

Although the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 have been postponed, dedicated athletes have not stopped training vigorously, their eyes on the gold. And let me tell you, you can follow in their steps to get yourself off the starting blocks and put your weight loss plan in action.

Here are my 4 action steps that all Olympic athletes follow to achieve their dreams, and you can incorporate these steps yourself. Read More

9 Behavior Patterns of Healthy Senior Weight Loss: Forget Diets, Think Behavior!

By Ann Marie Mershon February 07, 2020

“Thin behavior” has fascinated me for years. I just don’t get it. I don’t mean the kind of behavior where skinny kids squeezed through fence slats in the alley, or where my teenaged friends stretched thin, nubile bodies on the beach at Shady Oak Lake as I huddled on my towel. Read More

Ladies, Start Your Engines! Supercharged Nutrition for Weight Loss After 60

By Margaret Manning January 23, 2020

Loosing weight is a struggle for most women, but once we turn 60 it often feels impossible. While our bodies change, our eating habits should, too. Join us in discussion with registered dietitian Ashley Koff who will explain what we need to focus on as we journey to be the healthiest versions of ourselves. Enjoy the show! Read More

What if Weight Loss Is Not About the Food? Emotions Can Control Your Eating Habits Even After 60!

By Karen Donaldson October 03, 2019

Here’s the question that I get asked nearly every single day, and not just during weight loss ‘season’: “I know what I’m ‘supposed to do’ to lose weight, so why can’t I do it?”

My clients then go on to explain that they’ve tried cutting their carbs or adjusting their macros or tracking their calories, but it’s just not working.

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What is Your Weight Loss “Heart-Set” and Why Does it Matter After 60?

By Karen Donaldson September 28, 2019

As a registered dietitian, the clients and patients I see are usually struggling with health issues such as overweight, obesity, insulin resistance, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and more…

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Waiting for Weight Loss? 5 Insider Tips to Get Your Body Back

By Sixty and Me September 21, 2019

Want to stay mobile, have more energy and even add years to your life? Start your fitness journey today, with our gentle yoga video series.

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Senior Weight Loss 101: What Is the Microbiome Diet?

By Elise Marquam-Jahns September 16, 2019

Our oldest daughter gave us a very special gift this past Christmas: two round trip tickets from Arizona to Minneapolis so we could spend four days after Christmas with her family. We laughed as we played games like Spoons, Telestrations, and Scattergories…

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5 Ways to Find the Motivation to Continue Your Weight Loss and Fitness Journey After 50

By Joseph Parent August 17, 2018

The ideal approach to losing weight and getting fit is based on positive preference rather than harsh self-denial. The key is to consciously choose to weigh less and be in better shape as a preference over the old habits of over-eating and avoiding exercise. Read More

Breaking the Sugar Seduction: Conquer Your Emotions to Achieve Weight Loss After 60

By Karen Donaldson March 16, 2018

Are snacks something you eat to refuel between meals or something you do when you watch TV or are bored? Are sweets a reward for hard work or do you look for other ways to feel good? Read More

Eat Breakfast and Nix Night Eating for Weight Loss After 60

By Peg Doyle September 17, 2017

Today’s post explores the idea of eating three meals a day as a way of maintaining a healthy weight or losing excess weight. Read More