By Dr Wendy Sweet, Women’s Healthy Ageing Researcher & MyMT Coach If your waist is ‘thickening’, your body-shape is changing and you are going into or through menopause, then let me explain why! Are you feeling ‘bloated’ and your clothes feel tighter? Have your hot flushes increased too? Perhaps dieting and exercising aren’t working for you either? Despite over 30 … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons for your Weight Gain in Menopause
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Why strength training is a must-do after 50
As we age, our muscle mass, joint flexibility, bone density and fitness deteriorate – and whether we like it or not, co-ordination, balance and strength start to change. Where it was once believed that these changes were an unavoidable part of ageing, research now suggests that the rate of this deterioration is also due to inactivity. It is now widely believed that increasing … [Read more...] about Why strength training is a must-do after 50
Attributes of the Balanced woman
So many successful, incredible and intelligent women have shared their insights on finding balance. We found that besides achieving inspiring success in their field, these very different women share common attributes. Naturally, there is abundant confidence, determination, focus and tenacity - but the following wonderful attributes are relatable to anyone, from any walk of … [Read more...] about Attributes of the Balanced woman
5 must read posts about ageing and body image
Ageing and body image are hot buttons of conversation for many women. Dealing with the changes to your body as a result of children, menopause or just the ticking of time can become a mental battle as well as a physical one. To help gain some balance and maybe a new perspective on ageing and body image we have compiled our most popular posts on the topic. 5 must read posts … [Read more...] about 5 must read posts about ageing and body image
Amanda Keller on being a baby-boomer
This week on Balance we're continuing on with our occasional series of featuring never-been-seen-before footage from our Special Guest interviews, and are featuring one of Australia's favourite entertainers, Amanda Keller. In today's clip Deborah asks Amanda her thoughts on being the poster girl for baby-boomers, and shares that most of us think we're ten years younger than … [Read more...] about Amanda Keller on being a baby-boomer
