Can I Redefine the Second Half of My Life? With Dawn Barton [Episode 279]

Redefine Second Half Life Dawn Barton

GIVEAWAY ALERT: You can win the book Midlife Battle Cry by this week’s podcast guest. Keep reading to find out how!

In a culture where middle age is thought of as a downward slope into sensible shoes and meaningless existence, we can redefine the second half of life. We can shape it into decades of fulfillment, fun, strength, and purpose.

Because, my friend, there’s no “midlife” to God. He has intended for us to live fully at every age and in every season, and it’s time we embrace it!

My Favorite 100 Calorie Snacks

Put down your Oreo. I have some important news.

Biscotti, crackers and chocolate-covered pretzels = heaven.

Biscotti, crackers and chocolate-covered pretzels = heaven.

Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic, says that every 10 years after the age of 35, women lose about five percent of their muscle mass. This matters a lot–not because you and I want to look like buff beauties, but because muscle burns more calories than fat does. If we have less muscle mass, we will consequently have a greater tendency to gain weight.

Bad news, I know.