You don’t have to take an aging metabolism sitting down. By getting up off the couch and moving a bit each day, you can keep your metabolism purring and feel and look younger.

An aging metabolism ranks right up there with saggy skin, gray hair and more defined wrinkles as you age. It slows you down and helps you lose muscle mass – as much as 50% – by the time you hit seventy years of age.

You’ll also burn less calories as your metabolism slows, bringing on the weight gain and other problems associated with too much fat, such as diabetes and heart problems.

Here are 5 great ways to boost your metabolism and fight the aging process: Continue reading →

The hard part about being more active is when things come up, you get busy, or you simply lose interest in exercise. The following tips are going to help you stay active even when it is the last thing you want to do.

1 – Do More Housework

You can get more active simply by doing more housework and yard work on your own. If you currently have a housekeeper, reduce their hours, which can save you money and get you moving at the same time.

If you don’t want them to lose some of their income, then consider doing more of the yard work or starting a garden, which gives you more to do.

You can also set goals like cleaning out the closets or organizing the garage. Continue reading →