Emotion

So today I’d like to talk a little more about Emotion, and about surviving and thriving as a woman in the 21st century. Whether you’ve seen the film itself or not, you’ll probably have noticed that the new Barbie Movie is breaking all sorts of box office records at...

Longevity

I used to work with the elderly and I saw people in all different states of fitness. What stuck with me was how many of them had regrets. Regret that they smoked and now had COPD; regret that they ate too much and the added weight made their joints hurt; regret that...

Attire

Ready for a life changing lesson in fashion? Ok, here goes: THE TOP 10 THINGS A WOMAN OVER 40 SHOULD NEVER WEAR: Don’t  Listen  To  The Haters Wear Whatever Makes  You Happy! The idea that there are things that we should and shouldn’t wear because of our age or size...
Training

Training

Well what a winter we’ve had! It’s been so cold and grey and miserable that I was beginning to think it would never end! Luckily the blue skies have finally broken through and it feels like spring really is here. The warmer weather is a wonderful motivator, especially...
Nutrition

Nutrition

Ok, I confess: I have a sweet tooth. I always have, ever since childhood and I’ve always struggled with my compulsion to comfort eat. These days I’ve got it largely under control but there are certain times of the year when it seems that the whole world wants me to...