A donut-loving dietitian?! Yes. Absolutely. And it's even better when those decadent donuts contain health benefits. Perks like half or all whole-grain. Fiber. Extra vitamins and minerals. Fruit. Baked rather than fried. Oh sure, they all still have calories, fat and sugar. I'm not worried about that and I hope you're not either. Because you've learned to balance your choices and enjoy every bite. And maybe you've learned to "be like Jeff" when it comes to cookies, cake and donuts: always, ...
31 Reasons I’m Vibrant at Sixty. #8 Flapper Mentality
My flapper mentality has helped keep me vibrant through the years. Why? Consider this definition from Merriam-Webster. Flapper: a young woman of the period of World War I and the following decade who showed freedom from conventions (as in conduct). So a woman somewhat unconventional. Not being bound by or in accordance with convention -- the typical, customary, usual, generally believed rules of conduct or behavior. Being out of the ordinary. I think that means being Uniquely Me, being ...
31 Reasons I’m Vibrant at Sixty: #5 Three Aging Icons
Frances McDormand won Best Actress last night at the Academy Awards and I am thrilled. She’s my age, sixty. And ever since 1996 when I saw her in “Fargo,” I’ve admired and respected her. She represents everything admirable about aging: strength, power, uniqueness, courage, self-respect, accomplishment, grace and dignity. She embraces getting older rather than dreading it and constantly trying to “look younger.” I’ve read this in numerous online articles about her. Those are all aging ...