“Staying in shape aftermenopausetakes a lot of frickin' work,” she wrote onInstagram.
“Especially when you have wonky hips.”
She added, “One has to work a lot harder on things that were taken for granted.
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On the inside, however, all the hard work already done is finally paying off.”
She adds, “This means fruits and vegetables along with fats and protein.
Just kale and ginger aren’t enough to cut it as a daily smoothie.
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She explained she kicks her eight-hour window of eating off with a smoothie orsoupso she can indulge for dinner.
This way I don’t feel deprived.”
“Firstly, from a psychological standpoint, being too restrictive can lead to feelings of deprivation.
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Over time, this can backfire, resulting in binge eating or developing a negative relationship with food.
Indulgence, in moderation, can help maintain a balanced mindset.”
He continues, “Secondly, food is often intertwined with our cultural and social experiences.
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Occasionally indulging allows us to participate in these experiences fully without feeling left out or guilty.”
What the Expert Says:According to M.A.
“Utilizing dumbbells improves the stability of the shoulder joint, elbow, and wrist.
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How-To:To do the exercise effectively, here’s what to keep in mind Nobbe explains.
“Focus on keeping the dumbbells stacked on your shoulders as you drive the dumbbell straight to the ceiling.
As the arm extends, the shoulder-elbow wrist continues in that stack-like motion.
Exhale as you press up, inhale as you press down, keeping the core braced at all times.
How-To:Here’s how to do the exercise properly, according to Nobbe.
Exhale as you pull, inhale as the weight returns.
These breathing patterns will improve core stability and promote better tempos for each repetition.”
How Many:Nobbe recommends the following reps:
