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Fit at fifty plus: A recipe for youth

Ok, here it is, I’m over fifty. Wow that was tough since I never think of myself over 20, well, maybe 30. As long as I don’t lean in to close to the mirror and let the wrinkles remind me or let the stiffness when leaning over to tie shoes act like a slap to the head, I'll go through my day like a 30 something. I'll order my favorite coffee standing tall exuding confidence until the young barista gives me the senior discount without even asking. Sure I saved some money but really, do I look THAT OLD! Age [...]

By Joanne|2017-08-15T18:26:22-04:00August 15, 2017|Health and Nutrition|Comments Off

Avocado Dressed Salad and Marathon Thoughts

It’s those days when I’m in the kitchen just chopping away that the best recipes are created. On this particular day, I had an avocado to use. That was the beginning of the following creation. Avocado Dressed Salad I didn’t write down the amount of anything used. I just grabbed, chopped and added to a bowl knowing that a mashed avocado with fresh lime juice would be my dressing. Here is the best that I can remember and I’m sure that if you modify based on your own likes/dislikes, the result will be just as good. 1 avocado – mashed [...]

By Joanne|2016-10-01T18:17:12-04:00October 1, 2016|Salads|Comments Off

Another Day in the Sunny South

We are loving this sunshine and warm weather. Sue and I start our day with our individual exercise routine, be it walk or run. Zoey likes the exercise as well. Friday morning was a shorter run for Zoey and I since the long run of the week was on tap for Saturday. We did a quick 37 minutes or 4 mile run around Heritage before cooking up an awesome EggBeater omelet preceded by a large bowl of mixed fruit and berries. Feeling fit! Saturday’s long run was relaxed. I went out with Z for 6 1/2 then left the plantation [...]

By Joanne|2015-05-23T19:00:30-04:00May 23, 2015|Exercises|Comments Off

Running with Your Dog on a Hands Free Leash

There are no excuses allowed to not get exercise when you have a dog. Your pet wants to go outside for necessary reasons as well as to exercise and the best way to give “Fido” what he wants is to put on the leash and take the him outside. Thank your pet because he/she has just done you a HUGE favor. You’re exercising! You have picked yourself up off the couch and gone for a walk, or run. I recently had the opportunity to test a new leash. It’s a hands free leash from Outward Hound, pet travel gear. Can [...]

By Joanne|2014-11-12T14:04:29-05:00November 11, 2014|product review|4 Comments

Aqua Aerobics For Everyone

A guest post from Kaitlin Gardner. A fun way to exercise. You’ll never know you’ve worked out. Kaitlin Gardner started AnApplePerDay.com to further her passion for a family friendly, green living lifestyle. She is married to her college sweetheart and lives in Pennsylvania. She and her husband enjoy going for long hikes, to get out and enjoy nature. She is working on her first book about ways to live an eco-friendly, healthy, natural life. Top 5 Aqua Aerobics Routines You Can Do! This time of year especially, aqua aerobics is a perfect alternative to land-based exercise routines, which allows you [...]

By Joanne|2014-06-03T17:48:57-04:00June 3, 2014|Exercises|2 Comments

Something’s Up with The Foot and Grilled Frittata

It doesn’t hurt. It doesn’t get worse when I run. Sometimes it aches a little then goes away. I bet most people wouldn’t even notice, it’s that subtle. Since I’m pushing the limits lately running one race after another, I’m a bit paranoid that something is going to give. Something is up with the foot. A note to foot “I’ll caress you. I’ll wash you and massage you. I’ll rub exfoliating cream on your heel and gently pinch your toes. I’ll clip your nails straight across and do my best from turning them black when I run. In exchange for [...]

By Joanne|2013-04-22T19:29:51-04:00April 22, 2013|Quick Meals|4 Comments