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I’ve been active since I was young, but at 61, staying fit feels like a whole new challenge. While I work out for my physical, mental, and emotional well-being, I’m deeply grateful that regular ex…

I’ve been active s…

I’ve been active since I was young, but at 61, staying fit feels like a whole new challenge. While I work out for my physical, mental, and emotional well-being, I’m deeply grateful that regular Exercise allows me to stay active and enjoy life without hesitation.Of course, it hasn’t always been easy. I’ve had my share of injuries, aches, and pains. There were times in my life when I couldn’t afford a gym, yet I always found ways to move. Simple exercises like push-ups or running in place at home cost nothing but make a big difference.If you’re struggling to stick to your fitness…

I started following @Reneefitat70 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/reneefitat70/?hl=en a while back and knew she was going to blow up online. I was fortunate she agreed to go deeper into diff…

I started following …

I started following @Reneefitat70 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/reneefitat70/?hl=en a while back and knew she was going to blow up online. I was fortunate she agreed to go deeper into different aspects of her life, instead of telling me her story again (which you can find in numerous other podcasts just by Googling her name)Shortly after this conversation, we were able to meet in person and let me tell you she is eve more vibrant and beautiful in real life!Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lorrainecladish/?hl=enAnd read the summary of our conversation over at …

When I started following Renee Landers over at @reneefitat70 a while back I knew she would blow up on social media. I asked to interview her for @vivafifty, and we had a blast chatting.The video pod…

When I started follo…

When I started following Renee Landers over at @reneefitat70 a while back I knew she would blow up on social media. I asked to interview her for @vivafifty, and we had a blast chatting.The video podcast has yet to be released, but in the meantime, Renee and I were able to meet in person in Tampa, an hour north of where I live and hopefully it’s the first of many meet-ups!Let me tell you she is even more beautiful and energetic in person, and that’s saying a LOT.She’s one of the women who let me know that at 61 I am just getting started. Heck, She had lumbar fusion surgery at 60 and…

It’s been a challenging start to 2025, both mentally and emotionally. I’m still processing it.Since I was young, I’ve been fortunate to rely on exercise as my outlet during unresolved feelings…

It’s been a challe…

It’s been a challenging start to 2025, both mentally and emotionally. I’m still processing it.Since I was young, I’ve been fortunate to rely on exercise as my outlet during unresolved feelings, dark moments, or when I needed to escape reality.The truth is, there have been days this month when I just didn’t have the emotional strength to make it to the gym. Still, I managed to work out three times a week and fit in some Yoga on other days.Movement has always been a vital part of my plan for navigating inner turmoil. Beyond that, physical exercise keeps us mobile and sharpens cogni…

Most of us are missing someone at Christmas! (Español abajo)Only one of our three kids is home today - the youngest - but we talked to the other two and my beautiful daughter-in-law in California …

Most of us are missi…

Most of us are missing someone at Christmas! (Español abajo)Only one of our three kids is home today - the youngest - but we talked to the other two and my beautiful daughter-in-law in California on FaceTime and exchanged gifts from afar.Our extended family lives in different cities and even countries (mine is mostly in Spain) but we use WhatsApp and Facetime and videos to share the holiday cheer.My sister Laura usually comes to spend the holidays with us from California and we always look forward to her stay! She is the best guest ever and is a great sport as you can see in this vide…

Every now and then, I’m surprised to notice my posture isn’t quite what it used to be, or that the skin on my arms and legs is sagging, or that my hair seems to be thinning. The list feels endless…

Every now and then, …

Every now and then, I’m surprised to notice my posture isn’t quite what it used to be, or that the skin on my arms and legs is sagging, or that my hair seems to be thinning. The list feels endless at times.But then I look at pictures of myself from just five years ago and marvel at how youthful I appeared. It reminds me that I am, right now, the youngest I will ever be. Five or ten years from now, I’ll look back on today—perhaps even on this video—and marvel at how youthful I was.So, I focus on what I can control. I take care of myself by exercising, eating reasonably well, getti…

I’m only human, and there are moments when I catch a glimpse of my neck or notice other loose bits and think, Darn, I’ve really aged!But I’ve found the best antidote to those “oh crap” mom…

I’m only human, an…

I’m only human, and there are moments when I catch a glimpse of my neck or notice other loose bits and think, Darn, I’ve really aged!But I’ve found the best antidote to those “oh crap” moments is to focus on nurturing my mental, physical, and emotional well-being.Sure, I have bad days like everyone else, but when I’m on the yoga mat, dancing, or working out at the gym, those thoughts melt away. I forget about my neck, my worries—everything.Yoga has taught me to look inward, and that reflection reminds me I’d rather be the woman I am today than any version of myself in the…

I do not feel old at 61 and I credit it to different factors, one of them being that I’ve been working out since my teens and never stopped.That being said it’s never too late to start.When …

I do not feel old at…

I do not feel old at 61 and I credit it to different factors, one of them being that I’ve been working out since my teens and never stopped.That being said it’s never too late to start.When I see @reneefitat70 , @ginnymaccoll and @lifeinmy70s kicking butt in their 70s, I can’t be more grateful they are inspiring me and can only hope I can inspire those younger than me too!Who inspires you to work out???🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸No me siento mayor a los 61 años, y lo atribuyo a varios factores, uno de ellos es que he estado entrenando desde mi adolescencia y nunca he …

I’ll never forget when another woman said this to me—thirteen years ago, back when I was in my 40s!We were on a press trip (she was the organizer), and out of nowhere, she casually mentioned tha…

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I’ll never forget when another woman said this to me—thirteen years ago, back when I was in my 40s!We were on a press trip (she was the organizer), and out of nowhere, she casually mentioned that she could tell I’d been beautiful when I was young. I was so taken aback that I froze.She kept going on about how graceful and stylish I was, but I was completely stuck on that “you must have been…” line.My Abuelita didn’t like it either whenever people said things like that to her—not in her 80s, 90s, or even in her 100s (she passed just shy of 102 six years ago).So, older wo…

I will never feel too old to dress up or wear a costume.My dad @carbonelldelfin made Halloween so much fun for us even when we moved back to Spain at a time when nobody celebrated Halloween there! …

I will never feel to…

I will never feel too old to dress up or wear a costume.My dad @carbonelldelfin made Halloween so much fun for us even when we moved back to Spain at a time when nobody celebrated Halloween there!My grandmother would have to order a pumpkin a month in advance from the grocery store and they would ask her why she needed such a huge pumpkin. 😝 And since there was no trick or treating in Spain my dad made sure the Great Pumpkin brought gifts! 💃My dad would also destroy his wrists carving it. That was before they sold the easy-to-carve ones we have now.Even though the kids are adul…

I’m so grateful I started working out as a kid and never stopped. Working out has helped with my mental, physical, and emotional health, and at 61 it serves me well in daily life.The first two cli…

I’m so grateful I …

I’m so grateful I started working out as a kid and never stopped. Working out has helped with my mental, physical, and emotional health, and at 61 it serves me well in daily life.The first two clips are using @tonal which I have installed at home (it’s a great piece of fitness equipment - affiliate link in bio) and the last one is clearing our backyard after hurricane Milton downed a couple of trees (one went through our roof).I am absolutely thrilled that I don’t have to consider whether I can do this or that in real life because I train my body for strength and mobility.Whether …

If you’re tempted to say this to an older woman, bite your tongue, trust me. It may sound like a compliment, but most women don’t enjoy this kind of comment.To tell you the truth, I don’t thi…

If you’re tempted …

If you’re tempted to say this to an older woman, bite your tongue, trust me. It may sound like a compliment, but most women don’t enjoy this kind of comment.To tell you the truth, I don’t think I looked better when I was younger. I just looked younger. I know my kids love seeing those old pics of me, but to me the photos with smooth plump skin just remind me of how deeply insecure and messed up I was back then.At 61, don’t miss my youth - I don’t even miss being in my 50s. My neck may be sagging, but I am thoroughly enjoying the self-confidence doing life-long work physically, m…

Hurricane Milton put a tree through our roof in my kid’s room, among other things. The tree is still on our roof and hopefully will get removed soon so we can fix it all.We spent all of yesterday…

Hurricane Milton put…

Hurricane Milton put a tree through our roof in my kid’s room, among other things. The tree is still on our roof and hopefully will get removed soon so we can fix it all.We spent all of yesterday cleaning up the debris thanks to a friend (reel coming up on that) who brought up a chainsaw, his muscles and a wheelbarrow to get rid of the huge branches of another tree in the backyard.It could have been so much worse although we had to machete our way through fallen trees to get into the house.To keep my spirits up I decided to have fun with the tree and styled it. I did more stuff (com…

Thank goodness we evacuated from Sarasota to Miami. Half of a tree fell on our roof, and a branch pierced the ceiling of our youngest’s bedroom—it looked like a scene straight out of Stranger Thin…

Thank goodness we ev…

Thank goodness we evacuated from Sarasota to Miami. Half of a tree fell on our roof, and a branch pierced the ceiling of our youngest’s bedroom—it looked like a scene straight out of Stranger Things.Another tree also came down in the backyard, and now it looks like a junkyard out there.Phil had to saw through branches just to get us inside. Even the dog didn’t want to come in!We’re grateful we left and didn’t have to experience this firsthand in our quirky old Florida home.The emotional upheaval has been quite the ride. More on that in another post. I’ve cried concerned a…

We often hear about women being affected by hormone rollercoasters, but men aren’t off the hook either!Studies show that when intimacy is lacking, men’s testosterone levels can rise, making them…

We often hear about …

We often hear about women being affected by hormone rollercoasters, but men aren’t off the hook either!Studies show that when intimacy is lacking, men’s testosterone levels can rise, making them more irritable and less agreeable.That’s when I don’t share my exciting new purchases with my husband, Phil, even if it’s something from the dollar store. :-DBut after some connection, the bonding hormone oxytocin kicks in, and voilà—he’s way more relaxed and suddenly a fan of those expensive new boots!Have you noticed this too? Does your partner do a 180 depending on a dry spe…

Did you know only 40% of women over 40 exercise regularly, and that number drops to 30% for women over 60?But regular exercise improves heart health, boosts bone density, enhances mobility, sharpens…

Did you know only 40…

Did you know only 40% of women over 40 exercise regularly, and that number drops to 30% for women over 60?But regular exercise improves heart health, boosts bone density, enhances mobility, sharpens mental Clarity, and even lifts your mood! Plus, it’s never too late to start.Started exercising at 13, became a fitness instructor in my 20s and 30s, and at 55, I earned my RYT500 yoga certification. Now at 61, still flowing strong!We don’t stop moving because we grow old, we grow old because we stop moving.I am currently injured (broken toe not pictured here) and I’m finding alterna…

Did you know Hispanic women are generally less likely to talk about menopause openly? Unfortunately, that doesn’t help our community!Our moms and abuelas might not have shared much about hot flash…

Did you know Hispani…

Did you know Hispanic women are generally less likely to talk about menopause openly? Unfortunately, that doesn’t help our community!Our moms and abuelas might not have shared much about hot flashes, mood swings, or brain fog, but we owe it to ourselves and our daughters to be vocal about what we’re going through.Menopause is a journey every woman will face, whether naturally, surgically, or due to treatments like chemotherapy.Interestingly, many Hispanic women prefer natural or Lifestyle approaches over hormone Therapy. This choice can impact how openly they discuss menopause with …