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Why Divorced Women Must Embrace the Word "No"

Debbie Does Divorce with Susan Newman

Posted to by Debbie Nigro on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 8:00am

Are you hesitant or afraid to say no? Most women fail to use the one word that frees them, honors them, earns them respect and gets them what they want. It’s a word too many of us think of as negative, but once uttered in the tug of war that is divorce, is extraordinarily satisfying. Debbie finds out how to get over the hump of being agreeable and why we should by talking to Susan Newman, author of "The Book of NO: 250 Ways to Say It — and Mean It and Stop People-Pleasing Forever." After this segment you’ll want to start flexing your NO-muscle immediately.

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Hot and Hormonal Seeks Trade

Q & A on Dating During Menopause

Posted to by Maryanne Comaroto on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 9:58am

Q: I’m a fifty-something single, looking to get back out in the dating world. I am not thrilled with the idea of online dating but realize when it comes to the law of attraction, I need to get the ball rolling. The problem is, I am not feeling as marketable as I was in my thirties and forties, never mind my hormones are raging like a teenager — except now, instead of blooming, it seems I am about to lose my blossom. Any suggestions on how to attract a great mate?

A: I can see both dilemmas: how do you compete with your own shadow and attract a great partner when you don’t feel exactly on top of your game, and how can you be honest about who you are without focusing exclusively on the negative. This is indeed a delicate balancing act. You don’t want to do what so many of us have, and out-and-out lie or minimize some major themes in your life.

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Staying Motivated

Episode 8 of Kathy Kaehler's vlog

Posted to by Kathy Kaehler on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 2:11pm

Maintaining healthy eating habits and exercise can be so hard especially when you're going through a divorce. But Kathy encourages you to stick with it and offers three tips for doing just that: Put yourself first, embrace where you are in the diet and fitness process, and make a commitment to eating right and working out on a daily basis. You won't be sorry!

Click the following to return to the main page for Kathy's Divorced Girl's Guide to Health and Fitness

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Change Is Good

Episode 7 of Kathy Kaehler's vlog

Posted to by Kathy Kaehler on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 9:23am

Going through a divorce brings on so many changes — and not all of those changes are bad! Embrace the changes in your life and your workout routine. Kathy suggests mixing thing up a bit by adding strength training once or twice a week, trying new classes like cardio-salsa or even sports with your kids' Nintendo Wii. Incorporate changes in your workouts gradually and over time, you'll begin to reap the benefits.

Click the following for Part 8 of Kathy's Video Blog and Motivational Guide: Staying Motivated

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Stress Eating And Consequences

Episode 6 of Kathy Kaehler's vlog

Posted to by Kathy Kaehler on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 9:01am

Everyone deals with stress in different ways — but binging on fries, a slice of red velvet cake or a pint of ice cream won't help alleviate the stress of an upcoming mediation or a run-in with your ex at the market and it doesn't really soothe first post-divorce date jitters. Here, Kathy shares strategies on how you can deal with stress without sabotaging your fitness goals.

Click the following for Part 7 of Kathy's Video Blog and Motivational Guide: Change Is Good

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Cravings: Sweet Temptations

Episode 4 of Kathy Kaehler's vlog

Posted to by Kathy Kaehler on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 9:42am

Divorce in all stages is stressful and can trigger more cravings for donuts and mac 'n cheese than usual. Here, Kathy shares how a crazy morning led to her eating one of those big, sugary, round-topped muffins. Hey, nobody's perfect. Tune in for Kathy's tips on how to keep blood sugar levels consistent and your body properly fueled to keep those cravings in check.

Click the following for Part 5 of Kathy's Video Blog and Motivational Guide: Mirror, Mirror

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Navigating Pitfalls

Episode 3 of Kathy Kaehler's vlog

Posted to by Kathy Kaehler on Tue, 01/19/2010 - 10:00am

Work, juggling the kids' schedules, handling the ex, dating, work, work and more work. These days trying to include a new fitness routine seems impossible and you've probably slipped a little on your resolutions. Don't worry, Kathy has too! Here she offers an update on how she's doing with her resolutions (staying off Diet Coke and getting to the pool to strengthen her hip), and shares three tips for how you can make your fitness and diet goals more manageable amid the stresses of divorce.

Click the following for Part 4 of Kathy's Video Blog and Motivational Guide: Cravings, Sweet Temptations

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