Over Forty Fit and Fabulous - Lose 30 Pounds In 90 Days

What if you could lose 26% of your body fat and go from 144 pounds to 110 pounds in just 90 days?  Would you be interested in finding out more?

That's what Lisa Crisalle did and she wants to share her secrets with you. Lisa and her husband Lucho have been in the health and fitness business for over 20 years and apparently they really know their stuff.

I spoke to Lisa this week on "Telling It Like It Is" my new audio interview series.  She spoke in-depth about how she lost all the weight and reshaped her body in such a short period of time. It's pretty impressive and more importantly it's done in a completely healthy way.  This program is geared toward you and your lifeststyle - it's not the one-size-fits all approach.       

Lisa has a brand new online program starting in June where she and a group of experts will take you through the same protocol that worked so well for her. 

To hear more about Lisa and her "Over Forty Fit and Fabulous" program, simply click on the arrow button below:

Sex And The City New York Premiere - The Four Real Cougars Are A Hit

From this picture taken at the New York premiere last night it looks like Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall have hugged and made up after Kim's early exit at the London premiere.

I can't wait to see it. Critics are saying the four female stars — not to mention Chris Noth as Mr. Big, David Eigenberg as Steve, and Evan Handler as Harry — are the most appealing ensemble of the year.”

Apparently, Kim Cattrall gets the best lines and the funniest predicaments. She’s allowed her — and Samantha’s — true age to be written into the script. Bravo! Kim and Samantha are the hottest 50-year-olds around. 

Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha — are doing fine since the last episode of the series. Charlotte’s married to Harry and they’ve adopted a little Chinese girl; Miranda is married to Steve, the father of her son, and living in Brooklyn; Samantha is bicoastal, managing the burgeoning career of Smith, her hot young lover; and Carrie is living with Mr. Big, who turns out to be named John James Preston.

All four of these women are Real Cougars and I want to thank them for personifying what I have been saying all along.  Real Cougars can be single or they can be married - it's not about the ring on your finger - it's all about attitude.  Being strong, independent, sexy and confident - those are the magic ingredients.

 

Modeling Over 40 - "Telling It Like It Is"

 "Telling It Like It Is" is something that comes naturally to me so, that's the name I chose for my new audio interview series.  "Telling It Like It Is" will feature a variety of top-notch professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise to help women.

Providing this service for all the fabulous women who support what I am doing is something I'm really excited about.  Real Cougar Women are strong, confident, sexy and independent, yet never too busy to hear about wonderful new ways to add richness and joy to their daily lives.

The experts I have chosen for this audio collection are eager to share their wisdom.  They can't wait to give you information that will help optimize your  health, beauty, relationships, finances and spirit.

My first interview is with Judy Goss.  For over 20 years Judy has been at the heart of the high-energy, high-paced world of modeling and fashion.  Currently she is the bookings and casting editor with MORE Magazine and was instrumental in selecting the women for their highly acclaimed model search.

Because Judy was a high-fashion model herself she wanted to help other women avoid the pitfalls. In fact, that was the inspiration for her first book "Break Into Modeling For Under $20". In our interview Judy reveals how women over 40 can get into the modeling business and also gives you the agencies that have opened special divisions just for us.

And, as a bonus, Judy talks about her top three beauty secrets. As you can imagine, she has been asked to try hundreds of beauty and skin care products.  To listen, simply click on the arrow button below:

Dr. Nancy Snyderman Says Medical Myths Can Be Deadly

In her new book, “Medical Myths That Can Kill You, TODAY's chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks about myths that prevent us from focusing clearly on the real issues and our options.   Nancy says, "two of our greatest enemies in the battle against life-threatening disease are ignorance and the personal beliefs we bring into the doctor's office.”

Are there old wives’ tales you still believe are true?  Being willing to shift your thinking and embrace new ideas may not completely eradicate your disease risk, but it may be the first step toward making changes in your life that will. This book gives you information on how to:

• Get connected to the process of your own health care (yes, there is a process) — what tests, screenings, and vaccinations you need to stay healthy.
• Demand respect and appropriate treatment from a health-care system that isn’t always fair.
• Prevent and treat the three leading causes of death in men and women — heart disease, cancer, and stroke — through awareness, self-care, prevention, and treatment.
• Learn to reverse controllable risk factors and potentially add seven years of healthy living to your life.
• Discover how a healthy mind influences a healthy body, so that you can stay well, remain active, and get the most out of your life.

Understanding medical myths makes you understand there are plenty of health issues over which you have a lot more control than you think. The more you know, the more prepared you are, the better your chances of surviving any medical challenge that comes your way.

 

Migraine Sufferers - This New Drug Might Help You

If you're one of the nearly 30 million Americans who suffer from migraines, you know just how debilitating they can be.  I don't get one very often, but last week I had a doozy.  You know one of those three day throbbers that refuse to go away.  Not only do you feel like someone is stabbing you in the eye, your stomach hurts and you walk around in a daze feeling nauseous. Not a pretty picture.

But now there might be a new way to fight migraines. This month, a new drug is expected to land in pharmacies that combines two existing migraine drugs. It promises to offer relief without the fear of addiction.  It's called treximet.

Apparently it works by combining two existing drugs that control two different aspects of migraine headaches. First, it prevents blood vessels in the head from narrowing. Second, it blocks the brain from releasing chemicals that signal pain.

If you are a migraine sufferer ask your doctor if treximet is for  you.  For online information on all types of headaches click here.

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Sex And The City Premiere - Real Cougar Fight

Apparently everthing isn't so lovey dovey with the four Real Cougars of Sex And The City.  At the London premiere of the movie in Leicester Square Miss Cattrall refused to sit through the film with her female co-stars and left to have dinner with Mario Cantone, who plays wedding planner Anthony.

Publicist Ruth Dallatt acknowledged that Miss Cattrall did leave early saying "the reason that Kim and Mario did not watch the film is that they promised their families that they would watch it for the first time together at the premiere in New York."

It appears that Kim is not happy because Sarah Jessica received a larger paycheck for the movie.  But, she's not the only one to have a problem with the leading lady. Cynthia Nixon could be heard commenting on Miss Parker's flamboyant Philip Treacy hat. "What was SJP wearing on her head?," she was heard to say.

So, these gals may not be bosom buddies, but who cares.  I am going to enjoy seeing the movie and watch them pretend. After all, isn't that what Hollywood is all about?

Luxury Liner - No It's Not A Ship, It's a Revolutionary New Panty

This spring, OnGossamer set sail on unchartered waters in lingerie design. Introducing the Luxury Liner, a smart, luxurious and hip collection of panties engineered with WICK-STOP™, a patent-pending technology that instantly absorbs wetness, inhibits staining, controls odor and keeps you comfortably dry at all times.

We've all had moments when we wish our panties would perform a little bit better in the protection department. Now we can have that peace of mind without giving up style and comfort.

Luxury Liner features technology developed by Emily Beck, an inventor who worked for three years to find a solution to a universal challenge for women. The Luxury Liner works in three ways: by wicking or pulling moisture away from the body, preventing stains from striking through to one's clothes (think anything tight, white and sheer), and because the liner is black, it hides spotting.

The Luxury Liner sells for about $19.00.  To see the full line visit their website.

Happiness: Is It As Simple As Wanting What You Have?

We've all heard that happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have. Easier said than done, right? Texas Tech University psychologist Jeff Larsen and Amie McKibban of Wichita State University put it to the test.

Simply having a bunch of things is not the key to happiness," Larsen said. "Our data shows that you also need to appreciate those things you have. It's also important to keep your desire for things you don't own in check."

In my opinion this research simply put an academic spin on a spiritual law. Desire is something all humans naturally possess.  We have wants and our desire is the spark of all creation.  But, here's the million dollar question.  What do we have to do to make our desires become a reality?

Not an easy question to answer but this has been my experience. It's impossible to create what you want when you're feeling bad, sad or overwhelmed.   To get what you want, you have to focus on feeling good and hold onto that feeling while you're waiting for that something to arrive.  Every day feel like it's already here.

For some unexplained reason we seem to pay more attention to the things we don't have or don't want than the things we do.  When I do that all I get is more of the don't wants popping up in my life.  Not very smart is it?  Imagine a radio that you've tuned to 106.7 but you want to hear the music playing on 101.1.  It's not going to happen. You have to be in tuned into the station that going to play what you want to hear. 

We have to apply the same principle to the things we want.  We have to be tuned into the right frequency.  So now I wake up in the morning imagining I have all the things I want in my life.  That makes me feel happy and I do my best to hold onto that feeling all day.  Happiness is the magnet that draws in more happiness.

So, if you want a new house, picture yourself there, fantasize about it.   See it decorated just the way you want it.  Feel the sun warming your skin as you sit by your fabulous pool. Harness those powerful happiness vibrations because that's what will turn your dreams into reality.   

Breast Biopsy Alternative - Good News For Women

Women go through hell before going for a mammogram.  While waiting to hear the results we can barely breathe.  Up until now, if the test shows you have a lesion on your breast, the next course of action has always been a biopsy.  But that course of treatment may be changing.

After a six-month study radiologists can, with confidence, recommend a six-month follow-up diagnostic mammogram rather than an immediate biopsy for patients with "probably benign" breast lesions.  This would relieve a woman's angst of having to go for the the biopsy and also the added medical expenses that pile up very quickly.

"Short-interval follow-up mammograms are done to monitor for changes in 'probably benign' breast lesions. But, you do need to be closely monitored for any changes.

In the study 45,007 women were studied.  From that base number 360 women with "probably benign" lesions were diagnosed with breast cancer within six months; and 506 women were diagnosed with cancer within 12 months which is about one in 100 of the "probably benign" lesions). 

Of course decisions about treatment must always be decided by you and your doctor.  I  just want you to have all the information you need to make the most intelligent choice. Never take anything at face value and always get a second opinion.  Do your research and ask lots of questions.  It could save your life.   

Aging Breakthroughs - Imagine 90 Becoming The New 30

Perhaps the aging process can't be stopped, but now it can be predicted. New research from Tel Aviv University is showing  there's a new biological marker that represents the age of a body's bones.  It's called the osseogrphic score (OSS) and can be used by doctors as a scientific tool for predicting a person's general functioning and lifespan.

What does that mean exactly?  From what I understand, if your doctor can determine that you'e aging "biologically faster" than you should, specific measures such as vitamin supplements and exercise can help slow down the process.

"While different biomarkers such as grey hair, wrinkles or elasticity of the skin can help us estimate a person's biological age, these features are hard to quantify.  With the new OSS biomarker, and treatment administered at a younger age, "at 90 people can function as though they are 30. 

The Tel Aviv University researchers investigated the bones of about 400 Russian families 787 men 18 to 89 years old and 723 women 18 to 90 years old. The results of the study indicated that men and women inherit different aging patterns. In men, the genes are more likely to influence how quickly they will age. For women, the genes are more likely to represent at what age visible changes in the bone will begin to appear.

Can you imagine the day when it's normal for people to live to be 125?   But, I guess the better question would be - what would you do differently today if you knew you would still be here well into your 100s?