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3 Cardio Myths That Sabotage Our Weight Loss Results After 60

By Linda Melone December 19, 2021

Many moons ago, long before the existence of the Internet, no one thought much about cardio. We were too busy fetching water down by the stream, hunting down our next meal, and worrying about whether the pony express…

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Do You Exercise with Weight Loss in Mind?

By Rachelle Ballard-Clayton December 05, 2021

People exercise for various reasons. Some do it to feel good. For others, the purpose is bone strength or flexibility. Quality of life, weight loss, and building social connections are also among the most common reasons…

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Can Weight Loss Be Fun? You Bet! Here’s How!

By Robin Ola October 20, 2021

Are you rolling your eyes yet? Weight loss? Fun?! If you are like lots of people, you may think that losing weight is anything but. Surprise, suffering is not required! Most people look at weight loss as a punishment…

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4 Things You Need to Know About Sleep, Aging and Weight Loss This Fall

By Cassie Christopher October 10, 2021

As fall sets in and the days grow longer, you might find yourself more reluctant to get out of bed, or perhaps suddenly your sleep may feel more disrupted. For those who want to optimize aging and weight management, seasonal sleep disruptions can have unforeseen…

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Can You Want to Lose Weight and Love Yourself Just the Way You Are?

By Cassie Christopher September 27, 2021

In popular culture, there seem to be two extremes when it comes to weight and self-acceptance. One says that everyone needs to have a normal BMI, the other states you’re fine just the way you are. According to the former, any pound over a “normal” BMI…

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Can Positive Affirmations Help Us with Body Image and Weight Loss After 60?

By Karen Donaldson September 24, 2021

Most of us have heard about using positive affirmations. But are they really effective? And can they really help with weight loss? Consider this: Every thought you think and every word you speak is an affirmation – even the negative stuff…

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When it Comes to Weight Loss After 60, You Have a Choice: Pleasure Now or Pleasure Later!

By Peg Doyle September 12, 2021

When it comes to living well, what gives you pleasure? Is it feeling good, having energy, being connected to people and things you care about? I’m guessing these are the things that give most of us pleasure. The thing is, none of these things comes…

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10 Silly Stories That Stop You from Losing Weight After 60

By Shari Broder August 14, 2021

What stories do you tell yourself that keep you from losing weight? We all have our little stories, like the things we believe about ourselves and our relationship with food and weight loss. But what if you did question them? I bet you’d find out…

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How Much Weight Can You Expect to Lose After Weight loss Surgery?

By Kent Sasse May 27, 2021

Having realistic expectations is helpful before jumping into weight loss surgery. Among the most common questions we hear is how much weight someone can expect to lose following their procedure. Pounds lost is important, but so are other…

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How to De-Stress and Lose Weight After 60

By Julie Dargan May 13, 2021

Stress, stress, stress. That is all we hear being talked about these days. Stress is not necessarily a bad thing. When we can channel our stress productively, life is good. The problems arise when we have chronic stress. Stress can come in many different forms…

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