Women Over 50

Being a single woman at 50 can be a lot more challenging if you are looking for the perfect guy. At this stage in your life you may find that most men have baggage or are set in their ways. It is really about finding a middle ground. You should never compromise your standards however, you might have to reevaluate what you really expect out of a man, dating and a relationship.

After years of being married and raising children, you find yourself single, alone and liking it. Sometimes it is a relief not to have tension in your household. Or possibly you no longer have to be the caretaker for a spouse that was not appreciative. Perhaps the marriage just got stale and you needed to get a fresh start.

Whatever the reason for your divorce or breakup, you also feel the desire to have passion and companionship. You should always keep your standards high but also at a realistic level. If you are fifty and possibly overweight, you may not be able to catch the attention of a buff thirty five year old.

Looks may be desirable for many but they eventually fade. At fifty, looks should really be secondary. There are other things that are equally important such as health, finances and kids.

Companionship and common interest are what will become the main focus. Attraction of course is paramount initially but that can come from things other than the physical. Personality and chemistry are many times what attract women to men.

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After the age of 50, normally the makeup we used in our 40's and they way we apply it doesn't work the same.As we age our skin texture changes.I recommend you follow a few simple tips that will make you look younger.

1. Don't use shimmer makeup. It accentuates your
fine lines and wrinkles.

2. Never apply matte products since they look pasty
and dry.

3. When wearing lip liner, apply it on your lips and
not outside your natural lip line.

4. Use mascara and liner on your upper lashes only!

5. Only use foundation where really needed and to
hide red spots. Under your eyes, use a light
concealer and mix with moisturizer. Your eye area
is delicate and dry and adding foundation will
leave your eye area looking dry and accentuate
the fine lines

6. When applying blush, smile first and blend into
the apples of your cheeks.

I personally have used and recommend Hydroderm. It is an outstanding skin care product for crows feet and frown lines. It also helps overall and skin tone and texture. You will see a difference within a few days but over the next few weeks is where you really notice an improvement.

A very common scenario today is that a fifty plus woman suddenly finds herself single again and wants to explore her sensuality. Mature women have more experience and often want to regain the passion that was lost in their marriage or that they never had.

This the greatest time to be single and over 50. Women are free to seek love or sex without the constraints that they had when they initially were married. This might even involve a younger man.

Generally, a woman leaves a man for specific reasons such as verbal or physical attacks, infidelity, or substance abuse. That is why they may not have the urge to run down the altar again so soon. Many women over 50 are financially independent or at least able to support themselves with a job.

Women in their 50's and 60's are now willing to explore intimacy with younger partners. There are many men that prefer an older woman because of her experience and maturity. It is not uncommon anymore to see an older woman with a man 10-20 years younger. They are referred to as "cougars". Men are in their prime and women share their passion, knowledge and lack of inhibition.

Since women over 50 take better care of themselves, they are sexier and healthier than they were twenty years ago. Thus, they have a more robust sex drive and willingness to explore.

Getting married again is not necessary because living with a partner is no longer seen as taboo. Also, they may feel they don't want to get involved with someone who might become sick and will force them to become a caretaker.

Freedom is often very exciting and refreshing if a woman was married for years and felt restrained. To be able to date multiple men is seen more today. It is no longer only men who are "serial daters".

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Women used to look matronly even after 40. There is no need for this anymore. Society's expectations and perceptions of women in their forties and fifties is much different today.

Today, women over 50 are better and sexier than ever. They have more disposable income to spend on fashion and skincare as well as the sophistication and maturity to carry it out.

There are several tips for great fashion after 50:

1 Dress for your body type. Get a full length mirror
and look into it! Not everyone can wear the same styles.
2. If you are a plus size, don't wear clothes that are tight. It will just accentuate the areas that you are trying to hide. You don't have to wear a moo moo but wear a style that is flattering to your shape and height.
3. Thinner ladies can wear more form fitting clothing. If you wear loose fitting styles, it may not be flattering. Just because you are thin however, doesn't mean that you have a body for spandex! If you are tone then flaunt it with style and class!
4. Wear heels. They flatter your legs and tend to make you look leaner.
5. With those sexy heels wear a skirt about knee length. If you have really great legs, you might lift the skirt just a bit to really show them off!! Especially for an evening out! Showing off great legs can also take the emphasis off the midsection that might not be quite as fit!
6. If you have a long neck, then accessories with a choker style necklace. Learn what your best features are and focus on and draw attention to them.
7. Tone arms should be displayed. You can then wear sleeveless tops such as camisoles and halter tops. If your arms are flabby or have loose skin, you might want to stay with three quarter length tops or a nice jacket.
8. Body shaping undergarments are popular again! Spanx body suits go half way down your thigh and smooth out those areas you may not want to stand out. Most of even the trimmest plus 50's need a little help! These garments are much more comfortable than the girdle your mother used to wear!
9. Last of all ladies must accessorize! These trinkets can really make a simple outfit pop. A bold or sexy necklace with a simple black dress and a pair of sexy sandals will make you feel like a princess. Black is very flattering on everyone. It makes heavier women look thinner and thinner women look great as well.

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When we are younger, our diet is not something that we give much thought to. As we enter our forties, it becomes more relevant. We see weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and cholesterol becoming more relevant in many of our lives.

Even though these issues become reality for many, there are those who still fail to respond to the warning signs and health related problems that occur.

Nutrition in your fifties will determine how healthy you remain throughout the rest of your life. Eating a low-fat, low-salt diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables can reduce heart disease, cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and many other chronic diseases.

There are also some essential components to maintaining this good health.

1. Protein is very important to our energy level as well as maintaining muscle mass. Many people prefer to eat high carb, low protein foods which will contribute towards weight gain.
2. Fats are important to our skin, hair, and over all body function. Some people feel they need to go on a very low fat diet. Unless this is prescribed but your doctor, keep in mind that there are good fats and that it is a key component in a healthy body
3. Carbohydrates are misunderstood. We do need them for energy but we should focus more on complex carbs. It is okay to cheat once in awhile with deserts and sweets but we should try to eat carbs that are offer us more nutrients such as whole grain bread and wheat pasta.
4. Calcium for women over 50 is not an option. Women over fifty need calcium to prevent break down of bone. There is also evidence to suggest that women with sufficient calcium intake will gain less weight.
5. Water is so important to just about every bodily function. We cannot live without water and need more as we age. Kidney function will also slow down making increased water intake necessary to flush your system. Skin also becomes dryer in your fifties and water can help keep it soft and supple.

Did you know that by eating well and exercising that you might turn back your biological clock 20 years? That's right! With a consistent workout program, you can reduce or eliminate problems that women may face by this age such as menopausal symptoms in the form joint pain, depression, and anxiety. You can also reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Before you start an exercise program, you should consult your doctor. This is especially important if you are a smoker, have diabetes or heart disease.

A complete fitness program consist of three areas:

1. Aerobic exercise- Very important for your heart.A brisk walk, jogging or aerobic exercise in the gym is great for your mental state. If you have a depression problem, it can relieve or eradicate it.
2. Stretching- to maintain flexibility and range of motion. Very important to prevent injury since as we get older we also get more rigid.
3. Strength training- Highly important for our bones and it gives us cardio. Done properly, this type of exercise can tone you as well as strengthen your lower back.

Recipes

There is no one Mediterranean diet since there sixteen countries that border the Mediterranean such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, southern France, Greece. and North Africa. There are some common characteristics though in food preparation and consumption.

Since the Mediterranean climate is warm and sunny, they produce fruits and vegetables most of the year. Therefore, they also eat these food groups on a daily basis. Wine, bread, olive oil, legumes are part of their daily staples as well.

People that follow the Mediterranean Diet eat less saturated fat and have a significantly lower rate of heart disease. They eat less egg, dairy and red meat but more fruits and vegetables.

More than half the fat calories in a Mediterranean diet come from monounsaturated fats (mainly from olive oil). Monounsaturated fat doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels the way saturated fat does.

List of Mediterranean type foods to include for health

!. Make plant foods the main dishes at all your meals.
2. Eat grains such as couscous,polenta, cereals and pasta.
3. Add natural flavor to foods with lots of onions, garlic, and fresh herbs such as oregano and thyme
Add flavor to foods with plenty of garlic, onions and fresh herbs such as basil, oregano and thyme.
4. Eat beans and nuts every day.
5. Consume pasta with beans, almonds, bean soup and pie nuts, hummus, and green salads with pine nuts.
6. Try cheese and yogurt for your daily diet of dairy.
7. Eat fish and poultry more than red meat.

Healthy and Yummy Mediterranean Food Recipes:

Nutrition and Anti Aging Tips

1.Keeping Bones Strong:Adequate intake of Calcium and Vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential to calcium absorption. As one ages, the body is less able to process the sun's vitamin D. Women over 50 need at least 400 international units (IU) of vitamin D and 1200 mg of Calcium.Women over 70 need even more; the recommended amount is 600 IU daily of Vitamin D. A cup of milk or fortified orange juice has about 300 mg of calcium.

2.Take a daily multivitamin. A woman needs less iron after 50. Take one specific for your age group like Centrum Silver.


3.Eat more fruits, veggies, whole grains, and legumes. These will give you plenty of disease-fighting antioxidants, more fiber, and less sodium.

4.Eat the right proteins. Get a balance of lean protein (like skinless chicken), fatty fish like salmon (with omega-3 fats), and vegetable protein.

When we enter our late forties and early fifties, many changes start happening to our bodies as the result partially due to our hormonal changes. Our skin becomes thinner and dryer as well as our hair.

A bad hairstyle can add years to a woman's looks. Many times, as women age, they want to hold on to their old hairstyle. Since hair can often thin and become brittle as you progress with age, you might want to consider a new and refreshing hairstyle. It can take years off your age!

Normally, a woman looks younger with a shorter hairstyle as she enters her 50's. Long straight hair should be avoided. If you have that old fashioned dry, bleached hair, go to a good hairstylist and get both a new style and color. Normally, wearing your hair just one stark color will make you look older.

Adding some dimension to your hair color will help you look more youthful. Also, color will add volume to your hair and make it appear thicker. You can also buy the great "shine products" to give your hair a more radiant sheen.

Volume will also decrease your visual age and give you a more youthful appearance. There is no reason to look the way your grandmother probably did in her 50's! Women in their 50's have never been lovelier nor had the so many opportunities to be as healthy as they can be today.

Take advantage of all the tools and information that are available to you here on Women over 50 and enjoy life!

For Gaultier's recent haute couture show in Paris, he used former Chanel runway model 51 year old Ines de La Fressange

In an interview with Time, Ines said that fashion normally depicts women "as sexy like a pin-up model from the 1950s, not something feminine or gracious, just provocative".

Ines also said she wanted show that women over 40 could be sexy, have a family and work and still have an eye for fashion.

Little known facts about grapefruit

Grapefruit as we know it was developed in the early 1700's in the West Indies and introduced to Florida in the 1820's. There are three major types of grapefruit white, pink/red, and star ruby/rio red varieties. The grapefruits that are used to make juice are those which contain seeds. The pink or red variety contains more vitamins than the white. You can store grapefruits for up to a week at room temperature or eight weeks in the refrigerator.

Nutritional benefits of grapefruit

Half a grapefruit contains six grams of fiber. There is a catch to that though. To get all the fiber of the grapefruit you have to eat the walls that divide the segments of the grapefruit. If you choose not to eat the wall, you still get two grams of fiber. The juice contains no fiber.

Grapefruit increases the absorption of certain medications. There is an enzyme in the gastrointestinal tract that partly inactivates certain drugs as they're being absorbed. Something in grapefruit neutralizes the enzyme allowing the drugs to be absorbed. People should ask their pharmacist or doctor before eating grapefruit if they are taking medications. Among the drugs that grapefruit is known to affect: calcium-channel blockers like Procardia or Adalat, antihistamines like Seldane, immunosuppressants like cyclosporine, and short-acting sedatives like Halcion.

Grapefruits are an excellent cleanser for the digestive and urinary systems as well as rich in potassium and vitamin C. One full grapefruit contains nearly one hundred percent of the adult Recommended-Daily-Allowance (RDA) of vitamin C, over 300 mg of potassium, and 2 mg of iron. A regular consumption of grapefruits will also promote healthy skin. Grapefruit is a great immune booster.



Little knows facts about strawberries

Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside. There are approximately 200 seeds on a strawberry. Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring. They are a member of the rose family. The first American species of strawberries was cultivated about 1835.

Nutritional benefits of strawberries

One cup of fresh strawberries provides about 88 milligrams of abscorbic acid, which more than meets the Recommended Daily Dietary allowance of 45 milligrams for the average adult. Strawberries are low in calories: one cup of unsweetened strawberries has only 55 calories.



Little Know facts about watermelon

Watermelon is grown in over 96 countries. Records show that watermelon was grown by the ancient Egyptians. By weight, watermelon is the most-consumed melon in the U.S., followed by cantaloupe and honeydew. Every part of a watermelon is edible, even the seeds and rinds. Every part of a watermelon is edible, even the seeds and rinds.
Watermelon is a diuretic and used to be used for kidney patients before dialysis became widespread.

Nutritional benefits

Watermelons are in nature an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and B6 as well as being a great source of potassium, and extremely low in sodium. Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a compound that helps relax the body's blood vessels, similar to what happens when a man takes Viagra, said scientists in Texas. Found in the flesh and rind of watermelons, citrulline reacts with the body's enzymes when consumed in large quantities and is changed into arginine, an amino acid that benefits the heart and the circulatory and immune systems.

Breast Cancer Screening

If you are approaching 50 or have already passed it, there are certain health concerns that need to be addressed.

It is a fact that women that have gone through menopause are more prone to get breast cancer since 80% of this terrible disease occurs after menopause. It is also the most common cancer in all age groups for women.

Symptoms

Common symptoms are lumps, discharge from nipples, dimpling of breast or any noticeable change in the way the breast looks or feels.

Breast Cancer Screening

According to the National Cancer Institute, women in their 40s and older should have mammograms every 1 to 2 years. Women who are at added risk for breast cancer should talk to their doctor about the frequency.

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MENOPAUSE

Menopause will occur in every woman at some point in her life. It is the result of the natural occurrence in a woman's life normally between the ages of 45-55 or through a surgical procedure removing the ovaries. Sometimes, just removing the uterus can trigger menopause. This is something that doctors normally fail to advise their patients can happen.

Estrogen levels after menopause fall to about 10%. Many women will replace this with hormones called Hrt. It will not completely replace estrogen but will drastically reduce symptoms that can give women a lot of agony.

Symptoms of menopause are hot flashes, muscle weakness, night sweats, insomnia, extreme fatigue, mood swings and vaginal dryness. Health issues which can follow menopause are osteoporosis and heart disease. Hrt can slow the progression of osteoporosis. For many women, it can give them the quality of life they are missing.

There is a lot of controversy over whether hormones are beneficial for women. It becomes an issue for many of quality of life. Many women cannot function with the fatigue, memory problems, night sweats and hot flashes. A doctor should help them weigh the pros and cons of hrt.

Shingles

Shingles is an illness that is near and dear to me. I am currently suffering an outbreak and realize that this is a serious issue that women need to be informed about.

I will not be 50 for about 9 more months. I thought this was an illness that affected the elderly. I was informed that anyone can get shingles if they have a compromised immune system.

Over the past eighteen months, I have been overwhelmed with both personal and professional issues. As a result, my immune system has revolted. I knew that I was in trouble from the anxiety, lack of sleep, bodily aches and heavy work schedule. I didn't however realize how serious the consequences would be.

What is shingles? Shingles is a rash caused by Varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chicken pox. After the chicken pox, the virus remains dormant in your nervous system and never completely goes away.

Under certain circumstance such as immune deficiencies and stress the virus reactivates in the form of Shingles. It generally occurs over the age of 60 but can affect anyone. It is estimated that over 500,000 people are affected each year. It should be noted that the Herpes virus that causes Shingles is not the same one that causes genital herpes.

With shingles, there can be severe pain, burning and itching. Blisters will form along the nerve path affected. There can be several days to a week of pain and discomfort before the blisters appear. The blisters will last 3-4 weeks. They will eventually break and crust over before disappearing.

Shingles is contagious to only those who have not had chicken pox. Shingles itself is not contagious. if someone who has not had chicken pox comes in contact with a person with shingles, they can get chicken pox.

There is treatment for those who recognize their symptoms. If you have started an outbreak and receive treatment promptly, you can shorten the outbreak and symptoms. Drugs that fight viruses (antivirals), such as acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), or famciclovir (Famvir), can reduce the severity and duration of the rash if started early (within 72 hours of the appearance of the rash).

Women over 50 normally are balancing more than just their children and work. They are trying to maintain some sort of social life. Trying to do it all can be overwhelming.

Prioritizing all areas necessary to have a balanced life is possible if there is an organized way to pull it all together. The key though is "prioritizing"!

Make a list of all the things that are essential to your life such as your children, family, work, friends, beauty care etc. Then, decide which come first and the ones that you can either live without or spend the least time on.

For example, family would probably rank at the top. Then would probably be work if you are still a career person. You might be spending too much time chatting on the phone and are not taking the time to exercise or do housework.

I found out that I didn't have the time to chat as much as people liked, but try to touch base with close friends and family for short talks to stay in touch. Most times, with extended phone conversations, we end up repeating ourselves or start looking for topics to chat about.

Exercise should be on your list of things to do. As we get older, it is important for our heart, bones, and maintaining our figure. It becomes more difficult for most women to stay slim so, burning calories becomes more of an issue.

Since probably 50% of women over 50 are either divorced or have been in the past, there is a chance they are looking for companionship. With children in the mix, it is more difficult to date but not impossible. Dating can be better you get older since hopefully our life experiences will keep us from making the same mistakes.

Taking time to spend time with your friends is an essential part of balancing your life. You need to take time to laugh, play, and take pleasure in the second half of your life.

Challenging as it can be to do it all, if you really want to achieve a full and balanced life, the possibilities are endless!

What happens to many women is that after they have spent years taking care of everyone else, they don't know how to self indulge. It is a feeling that often brings on guilt.

After 50 years of working and raising a family, a woman is entitled to lots of pampering. Pedicures, manicures, facials a massages are a nice way to feel good and validate that you deserve it!

Many women over 50 are in a better financial situation and can afford some of the extras that they have worked so hard for. After self sacrificing, it is time to give back to your self and re-energize!

I have a girlfriend who is 76 and lives alone. She doesn't have a lot of friends however, she gets all dolled up every day by fixing her hair, putting on makeup and dressing sharply. Even if she doesn't go out, she feels great about herself. At the end of the day, she fixes herself a nice chilled martini with an olive stuffed with blue cheese.

Another issue women deal with is feeling good about their body, After raising children, they are often not in the shape they were 15 years ago. Starting a workout regimen can help stimulate a woman in many ways. Working out and exercise will help a woman's skin, mental outlook and stamina. Feeling good about the way one looks will help self confidence too.

When women approach their mid thirties, their are subtle changes that start taking place on their faces such as bags under the eyes, slight sag on the upper lid and lines forming on the forehead.

As they reach their forties, the bags become more purse sized, the forehead lines become more deeply entrenched and the brows grow closer. Sagging jowls are often present. Women start feeling as though they have lost their looks and feel less desirable.

Not so long ago, invasive surgical procedures were the only way to resolve these issues and restore some semblance of youth. Beauty has become much easier to restore and maintain due to so many fillers, and the more non invasive and gentler machines that have surfaced the past few years.

There are many fillers that are used to continue helping women over 50 maintain their good looks. Some of these are botox, Restylane, Radiance, Radiesse, and Juviderm.

Botox has become so popular that during the current economic slowdown, women are actually giving up their past luxuries such as nails and eating out to continue with this treatment. Many say this will be the last thing they give up.

Botox is used to relax the facial muscles. It can be used under the eyes to reduce lines, on crows feet, forehead, to lift brows and between the brows. It may also be used to reduce under arm perspiration but this can be extremely expensive and time consuming.

For those looking to increase volume in their faces, Restylane, Juviderm, Radiesse and Radiance are often used. The results can be remarkable.

What is Restylane Filler?

RESTYLANE is a crystal-clear, biodegradable NASHA (Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid) gel, which is injected into the dermis in tiny amounts with a very fine needle. The result is instantaneous, producing a long-lasting, natural enhancement, gentle and safe to the skin.

What is RADIESSE Filler?

Radiesse dermal filler is made of calcium-based microspheres suspended in a water-based gel, and is injected into the skin through a simple and minimally invasive procedure. RADIESSE dermal filler is a great choice for total facial contouring. It can restore a healthy, youthful appearance, enhance your existing features, help you defy age and gravity, and increase your confidence without invasive surgery.

What is Juviderm?

Juvederm is a synthetic form of hyaluronic acid, which is a natural substance found throughout the body. This water-gelling molecule is responsible for adding volume to the skin (not the thighs or tummy!), lubricating joints and giving eyes their shape.

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