"Research shows that in women, metabolism declines by an average of 2 percent per decade, starting at age 20. But here's the good news: There are simple ways you can tweak your daily routine to counterbalance this natural dip." Yep, that explains it! I have to workout so much more and be more attentive to my nutrition to not even get as great of results as I did in my 20s!!! But that won't deter me! It spurs me forward!!! Check out this article on what you can do to rev up your metabolism! "After age 30, we lose 3 to 8 percent of our muscle mass per decade, which is one of the main reasons metabolism slows. To counteract that loss, aim to do two to three 30-minute strength-training sessions a week, using moves that engage as many muscles as possible, like squats, planks, and lunges."

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French Lentil Soup

French Lentil Soup is one of my favorite meals to have in the freezer for those days when I'm short on time. I put this recipe into My Fitness Pal to check out the nutrition profile. 1 serv (about 1cup) is 108 calories when prepared with chicken stock, 25g of carbs, 8g of protein, 1g of fat, and 7 g of fiber.

Finally, a clear and concise article explaining TDEE (Total Daily Expenditure) and BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) and why these things are important in weight loss. Definitely read this article!

Here is a great video which beautifully and succintly sums up what Team Beachbody is all about! These are ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

At my age, almost 45yrs old, my exercise is mostly about functional fitness. Yes, I'd like to be competitive in 5K, 10K or Spartan races, but that is just icing on the cake. To be able to run around a tennis court with my kids is what it is all about!