Three years ago while visiting my best friend in Hawaii, I took my first Bikram yoga class. It was quite an experience, and they weren’t kidding when they said hot, but like most people who are afraid of collapsing from the heat, it’s the feeling once you get through a class that makes you want to keep coming back for more.  Is it a commitment that some might find hard to keep? You bet it is, but it is worth it? Yes! Yes! Yes! For your health, mind, body, and because you deserve to feel and look fabulous. 
I have never …read more

Trying to lose weight can be a bumpy road.  Changing diets as often as you might change your hair color can be a dreaded challenge. But thanks to Atkins new healthy balance of nutrient sense food with adequate protein, fats, a full array of high-fiber vegetables, fruits, and good fats while limiting carbs, you can now get your body back on track, and what a perfect time to start.
The Atkins Nutritional Approach is a powerful way to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle for years to come.  The best part is there are no pre-packaged meals or membership fees …read more

This year bloggers from around b5media’s Lifestyles, Health and Wellness channels are giving readers a special surprise. They’ve created a virtual mall to help ease the anxiety of shopping for those on your Christmas list who may be a little more difficult to buy for.
Stop by Kettle and Cup and select your favorite hot beverage, kick back and browse this years Holiday Gift Guide Shopping Extravaganza.

Cherie from Career and Kids has the perfect list for the business woman/working parent.
Mary Emma from One Book Two Book shares a suggest shopping list for the avid reader and artist on your list.
Everyone knows …read more

OMG! Have you heard of the FitFlop? I know I have seen ads for them and read a bit about them on the blogosphere, but I finally got myself a pair, and I will never walk the same again.
By walking, I mean walking for exercise. My nightly walk used to consist of me wearing a pair of backless Keds. They gave me no support, but I hate sneakers. Hate them, hate them, hate them. SO, Keds it was. UNTIL NOW!!! I love these FitFlops.

FitFlops are made for walking and comfort, while giving you the best benefits.
7 reasons why everybody …read more

I am not sure if you know that I am a weekly contributor to Burning the Scale, our little weight-loss blog that a group of us Beauty & Style gals are involved with. If you haven’t been reading, you should really check it out. All of us girls have different needs and goals, with one thing in mind – getting in shape and losing weight. Overall, we want to be healthy!

I am pretty happy this week, as I finally got on the scale to discover that I have lost 6 of my 35 pounds (my immediate goal).

As I am dedicating the year to me and especially my health – which we all need to do by the way, I have decided to make every Wednesday, Hump Day, Health Day here at Aging Fabulous.
Today’s health topic is exercise. We all know it is good for us, right? Well, I am trying very hard to incorporate a bit of exercise into my day. Each and every day. It is a challenge, but one that I am definitely up for. (You can track my progress on this over at Burning the Scale, another b5 Beauty & Style channel blog, …read more

One TV Show that inspires me is The Biggest Loser. Do you watch?

Our own Claire from Burning the Scale is the first stop on the official Biggest Loser Blog Tour. A contest sponsored by Wrigley’s and NBC, winners can win one of ten Walk and Chew Gum Sets. How fun!
Check out all the contest information and an awesome interview that Claire scored with Wrigley’s nutritionist.

With summer winding down, I am starting to get back into my daily walking routine. It will be much easier once the kiddos are back at school, but for now, I have set a time, 7PM to walk go on a rigorous walk.
Did you know that walking really is the easiest exercise? Walking can be done at just about anytime and anywhere. You can walk outdoors on the sidewalk, at a track, on a treadmill, at the mall. Or you can even walk in place, getting that heart pumping!
With a good pair of shoes that have heel support, walking …read more

Keeping cool is a challenge as you know. Summer time, hot flashes, or simply going to the gym get our heat levels rising. Instant cooling and hydration is a must.

Cooling in a can? Could it be? Yes, Watersall, has combined water and nitrogen, to deliver a fine mist of pure, sterilized water to keep us cool, while keeping skin hydrated and refreshed. One quick misting over the face restores the skins normal pH balance, and leaves skin looking hydrated and a bonus: feeling cool.
For more information and uses, check out Watersall.com

I do not keep a scale in my house. My parents have one of those scales like they use at the doctors office, and it is very accurate.
I use their scale on occasion, usually once a week if I am there – but other than that, I just can’t obsess about the up’s and down’s of my weight each and every day. I would go crazy. I do like to stay on track (as I am trying to lose a few lbs), so once a week is enough for me.
Well, Claire, one of our newest b5 bloggers is Burning …read more