December 2019 – Senior Fitness For Life

I swore off sugar in October when we moved from Mexico back to the States. I was afraid the temptations offered by American candy would throw me back into the senior weight gain dieting game. And, for six weeks, I did really good. For me, holiday eating kicked-off at… Can seniors get fit as they age? What about starting an exercise program like Pilates for seniors? This unique form of exercise combines yoga stretching and cable resistance for both strength-building and flexibility. Long practiced by dancers and popular with… Contrary to popular opinion, senior weight loss is no longer a painful impossibility. According to the latest research, as long as you follow a low carbohydrate, moderate protein, and high fat dietary plan, you will lose weight, control your appetite, and reduce risk… It’s not easy being an aging senior if you want to stay healthy and fit. Even more difficult is when your doctor tells medical lies about what’s healthy to eat. That’s right. Your doctor may be perpetuating any number of medical myths about nutrition… When it comes to sports and exercise, even smart seniors can do too much and end up with injuries, strains and sprains. Has this happened to you? Here’s what typically happens in warm weather resort communities like here in Arizona. Around November, a new flock…