Today’s Fashion Flash Host is our newest member Shelley from Stillblondeafterallthese years.
We welcome her blondness to our Fashion Flash fold. Her insights are keen and her giveaways are legendary.
Click in for everything the over 45 Fashionista could want.
The rest of us on the Fashion Flash team have been blogging our brains out to bring you fabulous features in fashion, beauty, fitness and femininity.
Today’s Fashion Flash blog host is Staness from Menopausemakeover, the place to go to take charge of the second half of your life.
This week Fashion Flash Blog has a plethora of pertinent possibilities for health, fitness, beauty and fashion. Please check us out.
As we come to the end of summer, it’s time to remind ourselves to be vigilant about our health and fitness. Test your health and fitness IQ with this at home quiz. Answers are at the end. Enjoy your week.
For more info on women health and fitness and at home exercise programs come and visit me at www.mirabaiholland.com
1. What is the number one killer disease of women?
a. Osteoporosis
b. Breast Cancer
c. Heart Disease
d. Diabetes
2. What does osteopenia mean?
a. Low muscle mass
b. Low bone mass
c. Another word for osteoporosis
d. Strong bones
3. What is the normal % of body fat?
a. 15-20%
b. 22-30%
c. 25-35%
d. 30-35%
4. Which one of the following blood pressure readings is considered a risk factor for heart disease?
a. 110/70
b. 115/80
c. 120/80
d. 140/90
5.What helps to pick up metabolism?
a. Lean muscle mass
b. 1000 calorie a day diet
c. Sleeping 8 hours a night
d. Meditation
6. How much body fat does the average 65 year old woman have?
a. 30%
b. 37%
c. 43%
d. 50%
7. What is sarcopenia?
a. high muscle mass
b. low bone mass
c. high bone mass
d. low muscle mass
8. What is interval training best for:
a. Picking up the metabolic rate
b. Adding variety to your routine
c. Making it easy to get a drink of water
d. Both a & b
9. An optimal program for older people would include activities to improve:
a. strength, flexibility and coordination
b. eyesight
c. digestion
d. jogging
10. What body shape is the one that puts you at less risk for both heart disease and breast cancer?
a. apple
b. pear
c. banana
d. pineapple
11. To be at less risk for heart disease your total cholesterol should be:
a. Above 200
b. Below 200
c. Between 200-220
d. Between 220-225
12. Which is the “good” cholesterol
a. HDL
b. LDL
c. NDL
d. Margarine
13. How much exercise should you do?
a. At least 3-4 times a week, 30 minutes at 60-90% max heart rate.
b. At least twice a week, 60 minutes at 70-90% max heart rate
c. At least once a week, 60 minutes at 80-85% max heart rate
d. At least twice a week, 30 minutes at 70-90% max heart rate
14. What is the equation of finding your target heart rate?
a. 220-age x %
b. 200-age x %
c. 220 x age – %
d. 200 x age – %
15. What does aerobic exercise do?
a. Helps to stimulate metabolism and reduce LDL
b. Helps to develop stronger abdominals and back muscles
c. Helps to build a stronger heart muscle
d. a & c
16. What are the risk factors for heart disease that you can control:
a. Family history, age, menopause
b. Inactivity, excessive alcohol, and high blood pressure
c. Smoking, high cholesterol and triglycerides
d. b & c
17. How often should you weight train?
a. Every day
b. 3 days in a row, 2 days rest
c. 2-3 times a week, alternating days
d. None of the above.
18. How often should you perform a Breast Self-Examination?
a. every other week
b. Once a month (if still menstruating best time a week after the start of your period)
c. Once every week
d. None of the above.
19. When should you start getting annual mammograms?
a. After age 40
b. After age 45
c. After age 50
d. After age 55
20. What are the best types of exercise if you have had breast cancer?
a. Light strengthening and stretching exercises.
b. Walking and swimming.
c. High intensity strength training
d. a & b
21. 44 million Americans at risk for Osteoporosis; what % are women?
a. 60%
b. 70%
c. 80%
d. 90%
22. By the time women are 70 they can lose up to
a.15% bone mass
b. 20% bone mass
c. 30 % bone mass
d. 45% bone mass
23. As a woman goes through menopause what is the main factor that causes bone loss?
a. loss of estrogen
b. fatigue
c. hot flashes
d. lightheadedness
24.What are the 3 areas at most risk for osteoporotic fracture?
a. Spine, neck, foot
b. Hip, shoulder, foot
c. Spine, hip, wrist
d. None of the above.
25. What type of exercise is not particularly effective for loading your bones
a. Weight training
b. Walking
c. Swimming
d. Jogging
ANSWERS: 1. c, 2. b, 3. b, 4. d, 5. a, 6. c, 7. d, 8. d, 9. a, 10. a,11. b, 12. a, 13. a, 14. a, 15. d, 16. d, 17. c, 18. b, 19. a, 20. d, 21. c, 22. c, 23. a, 24. c, 25. c
Our Fashion Flash host for this Labor Day 2013, is Kari from Faboverforty.com
Kari’s leading the way to nature beauty for women over 40. Her research and insights give you a fab alternative to more radical options. The rest of us Fashion Flash Bloggers have the end of summer skinny including diet, exercise, clothing style and color and skin care. Don’t forget to share your thoughts with us. All of us at Fashion Flash would love to hear from you!
Standing Push-ups:Stand facing a surface, with legs hip width apart and place hands shoulder width apart. Keeping your body straight, lower yourself down to the surface and then push back upright again. Muscles Worked: Chest, Triceps, and Shoulders
Calf Raises:
Squats:
Wall Sit:
Upper Back Squeeze:
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Hi ladies! It’s Mirabai from MovingFreeWithMirabai.com. I’m your host this week for Fashion Flash Monday August 26, 2013. We’ve put together a 40 plus women’s ePotpouri of information for you. We’ve got it all, essential oils, recipes, exercise, grooming, beauty secrets, health and plus size news. It’s all here today, just a quick click away.
Aromatherapy goes back to ancient times. Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com sniffs out the benefits of essential oils.
Still Blonde after all these Years shares her recipe for Baked Asiago Chicken. A quick easy recipe sure to please Women over 45.
Positive Aging expert Barbara Hannah Grufferman wrote the book about living your best life after 50 . . . and wants to show you how to get everything “below the belt” back in shape . . . fast.
Thinning hair is a common problem in women over 40, and it can be a real downer. Style expert Deborah Boland shares simple hairstyles that will make your thinning hair look thicker and stylish.
Want flawless looking skin and lighten age spots? Fab Over Forty checks out this new product customized to your skin tone.
Fashion mega brand Diesel uses plus size models in its newest ad campaign and demonstrates there is real beauty in body diversity.
Cindy from Prime Beauty was introduced to a Japanese beauty secret that is 1500 years old and she’s sharing her discovery of the Konjac Sponge with us!
Many of us think we are eating healthy, but often unaware of hidden calories and nutritional information. If you are struggling with weight loss, check out the nutrition in your favorite foods with this FREE nutrition label calculator from MenopauseMakeover.com. Too much of a good thing isn’t always good.
Deb of No-Nonsense Blog finds out which health news to trust.
Here’s a little Flash that may make a difference in your life.
A study from the Mayo Clinic has revealed that menopause and weight gain are linked because proteins that store fat do a better job of it when estrogen is lost after menopause. They also cause fat to be burned by the body more slowly. So weight gain after menopause is hard to fight. A study from University of Pittsburgh points out that postmenopausal women gain about 12 pounds 8 years following menopause. Something else happens too. Even women that don’t see weight gain after menopause experience a shift in body shape that expands their waistline. That’s because lower estrogen levels cause fat to shift from hips and thighs to the belly.
Menopause and weight gain is a serious health issue, not just a cosmetic one. Belly fat has been linked to higher incidence of heart disease, and being overweight in general puts you at greater risk for Diabetes, and some types of Cancer.
Spot reducing doesn’t really work. The only real way to get rid of that belly fat is to lose weight everywhere and sculpt your body with exercise.
1lb of weight equals 3500 calories. So to lose 1lb a week, exercise 200 calories off with about a half hour of moderate Cardio a day and eat 300 calories less every day. That’s 500 hundred fewer calories per day. Multiply by 7 days will you’re on track to lose one pound per week. What can make this process easier is combine Cardio with Strength exercises. Cardio burns calories and Strength speeds up your metabolism to keep you burning more calories even after you exercise. Try this anti-menopause-and-weight-gain routine. Of course always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
· Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, do 30-60 minutes of moderate Cardio exercises like brisk walking, swimming, biking jogging, or dance exercise videos.
· Tuesday Thursday and Saturday do a full body sculpting strength routine
You’ll need some stick toitiveness, particularly for the first couple of weeks. But, I can tell you from experience, this approach works. Keep me posted on your progress.
For more health and fitness information for women and in home exercise programs visit www.mirabaiholland.com
Fashion Flash Women Over 40
It’s Fashion Flash Monday! Our host is Cindy from Prime Beauty, the beauty resource for women 40+ in the prime of their lives. Her articles give us the latest on new beauty products, skincare and make-up tips. Check out Prime Beauty’s giveaways too.
Here’s the latest info and tips from our Fashion Flash Bloggers this week. Topics include: exercise may reduce breast cancer risk, ancient beauty secrets, ballet barre workout in the water, pros and cons of your favorite American veggie, and how to look fabulous in only 15 minutes.
Recent Study:
The group that exercised more, up to 6 times a week did not achieve better results, and reported less energy for daily activities. So more is not always better!
So many of my clients ask me how much exercise should they do to get the best results.
Many of my clients have gotten effective and sustainable results by exercising 3-5 days a week. They say mixing up their routine also helps them stay on track so they look forward to exercising instead of dreading it. I always say “exercise should be a pleasure not a chore. Getting fit shouldn’t feel like getting your teeth drilled.”
There are those days when you body tells you to take a rest. If you aren’t feeling well or didn’t get enough sleep the night before, you might be better off doing a lighter workout or skipping exercise that day.
For info on in home exercise programs, weight loss, and health topics visit www.mirabaiholland.com
Fashion Flash Women Over 40
Today’s Fashion Flash host is Jodell Raymond. Her website BlackCatPlus
offers the latest fab plus size fashions for women over 40.
This week’s Fashion Flash is all about getting the best out of Summer’s last weeks. Click here and enjoy.
A recent study at the University of Alabama with older women concluded that the exercise sweet spot is about 40 minutes of cardio twice week and a full body strength workout on 2 alternate days.
The group that exercised more, up to 6 times a week did not achieve better results, and reported less energy for daily activities.
So more is not always better!
For more Info at home exercise programs for women over 40 please visit www.mirabaiholland.com
Fashion Flash Women Over 40
Fashion Flash is hosted this August 5th, by Jackie from AgingBackwards.
Ride the wave of the latest anti-aging info including, beauty, diet, fitness and more. And stay in the air-conditioning to enjoy the rest of our Fashion Flash Posts. It’s all news we women over 40 need, and it’s just a click away!
It’s August and I’ve been exercising in the water for more than a month now. When you get in for a dunk, remember these two simple aqua exercises. One is for Core and Balance
and the other one’s Cardio.
Visit www.mirabaiholland.com for more info on in home exercise programs for women
Today’s Fashion Flash women 40 plus blog is hosted by Deborah Boland, style expert from Fabulous After 40. She bring to us the best, up-to-date insights on beauty and fashion styles and trends. Today’s Fashion Flash women 40 plus blog entries range from fabulous to practical beauty tips, fashion styles and fitness workouts. Check us out!
I’ve found so much solace from the heat in swimming this summer. Fast or slow, it’s a wonderful workout for body, mind and spirit. I’ve built up to 100 laps a day, over the last few weeks, enjoying every minute. If you have the opportunity to take a swim, try it out.
Meanwhile, if you need a little push to exercise, here is a new research study you might want to check out.
A newly published study funded by The National Institutes of Health shows a 20% reduction in stroke risk for both women and men over 45 who exercised versus those did not. Men got the best results 4 times or more a week. While women reaped a similiar benefit exercising just 1-4 times a week.
Here’s a link to an NIH article on the study “NIH-funded study suggests that moving more may lower stroke risk.”
Moving Free With Mirabai is pleased to be hosting Fashion Flash this week because we have such fabulous tips for you to look and feel your best this summer. They’re just a click away.
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Enjoy the 4th of July with a Strawberry Kiss! This pink cocktail delight has less calories and sugar than a strawberry daiquiri. It’s so refreshing and Menopause Makeover approved
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Looking for a great summer lipstick? Fab Over Forty’s series Summer Lip Look has a week long list of looks from Giorgio Armani, Sonia Kashuk, Lancome, Dior and Tom Ford. Which one will you choose?
TV show House of Curves defies critics and promotes a positive body image for plus size women
Want a flawless complexion AND sun protection? Cindy from Prime Beauty introduces us to Avene High Protection Tinted Compact SPF50–your skin will love it and no sun damage! Your welcome.
There’s a new kind of dress in town and it’s a huge hit, especially with us gals over 40. Style expert Deborah Boland from Fabulous After 40 shows us why women over 40 are loving high-low maxi dresses.
Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog finds a low glycemic alternative for high glycemic rice
Holidays make we wax philosophic.And thinking about this independence day reminded me not only of our founding fathers and our present men and women in uniform, it also brought to mind another kind of independence. I’m talking about independence into our old age. The kind that health and fitness can bring. Remember Fitness=Longevity.
So when you drink that toast to independence, add health to that toast and think of how you’re going to get back to exercising on the 5th of July.
We Fashion Flashers wish you a Joyous and Festive Independence Day. And as independent women, we all know how important that is!
With today’s emphasis on productivity, its hard not to get stressed out.
Here are a couple mini moments you can take at your desk to help yourself
relax, focus, and energize.
Diamond Stretch:
Raise arms over-head linking hands together.
Slightly bend elbows and gently move them back.
Hold for 10-20 counts.
Stretches & Relaxes: Shoulders, Chest and Upper Back
BREATHING EXERCISE
Close your eyes. Concentrate on your breathing.
By the time you hold for 5, you should feel pretty good.
