As we keep blogging along here on The Body of Eve, I’ve recently questioned where I am as a woman in the circle of life. I’m creeping up on 50 years-old and health issues keep happening to me at such a regular cadence that it makes me wonder what’s menopause, what’s simply just … [Read More...]
Featured Recipe
Lemony Chickpea and Parsley Salad
PrintLemony Chickpea and Parsley Salad Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutes Yield: 6 (1/2 cup servings ) or 4 (2/3 cup servings) Ingredients2 cups celery, chopped 1/2 red onion, finely chopped ( about 1/4 cup) 3 lemons juiced ( at least 1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2- 16 […]
Eve’s Diary
A post on Post-menopause (pun intended).
Ok, so what does postmenopausal mean? If perimenopause and menopause have their similarities, what is meant by postmenopause? In simple terms, it means menopause. Menopause is the ceasing of menstruation, and its prefix “post” indicates you are after that point, hitting the trenches with a hearty wave or middle finger to your fading cycles. (Excuse […]
Perimenopause Explained (Well, as best we can.)
Cindy Brady, Teen Vogue the training bra…in the shadow of every feminine development, an enthusiastic junior version edges toward the spotlight. Menopause is no different, packing along its sidekick, perimenopause, for our early confusion and enjoyment. There’s a lot of talk and frustration surrounding its symptoms on Body of Eve so here’s a quick drilldown […]
Facebook’s Biological Clock
I’m not sure what prompted the attack, but my Facebook persona underwent some kind of major aging “makeover” over the past couple of weeks. It’s like one day I was identified as hip 40 year-old woman and the next singled out as an “Easy Spirited” 80 year-old. Did the algorithm Gods finally detect that sweater […]
Colonoscopy Time!
Warning: This post might be a bit graphic for some readers! This week I had the pleasure of getting an “around the world” length tube sporting a GoPro weaved up my ass. The actual procedure itself was a piece of cake, but unless you are living under a rock—you probably know that the day before […]
Obsessed With Steps!
Over the past three years, there is something I wear on my body at all times that has become almost as essential as my wedding ring. If only my husband would have known 25 years ago that I’d cherish a rubber step tracker almost as much as diamonds. He would have saved himself several thousands […]
Live Well
A post on Post-menopause (pun intended).
Ok, so what does postmenopausal mean? If perimenopause and menopause have their similarities, what is meant by postmenopause? In simple terms, it … [Read More...]
Perimenopause Explained (Well, as best we can.)
Cindy Brady, Teen Vogue the training bra…in the shadow of every feminine development, an enthusiastic junior version edges toward the spotlight. … [Read More...]
Facebook’s Biological Clock
I’m not sure what prompted the attack, but my Facebook persona underwent some kind of major aging “makeover” over the past couple of weeks. It’s like … [Read More...]
A New Key to Weight Loss–Healthy Bacteria
Hey there. Heidi here. Are you happy with your weight? As a fifty-something woman, for me it’s now a daily battle. I don’t know about you but … [Read More...]
A New Way To Fight Belly Fat
Well, hello belly fat. Who invited you to the party? Sometime between the ages of 40 and 50, ever so slowly, a new body part had appeared on my … [Read More...]
