Has anyone else noticed how walking has become confusing? I mean, there used to be one kind of walk: you put on your sneakers and moved your body forward. Maybe you talked to a friend or dodged a squirrel—simple stuff. But now? We've got weight...

So... I have a confession to make. If you've been following me for a while, you probably know I’m all about health, nutrition, and wellness. It’s my passion, my work, my obsession—and yes, I genuinely do try to w...

The May 28th issue of Vogue magazine contained an article on a diet they called “the glute diet”, and its become a much-talked about way of eating.  Especially since its summer in the US and people are anticipating trips to beaches where t...

Understanding Macros: The Key to Balanced Nutrition Alright, let’s talk about food. Not just what we eat, but why it matters. Have you ever wondered why some people thrive on certain diets while others strug...

Today I am joined by  Claire Nicolaou, an inspiring British lady who is not slowing down as she ages.She has always been very active.  She ran the NYC in 2011 as a way to celebrate her 40th birthday.Today at the age of 5...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving deep into something we all talk about—but don’t always practice: self-care. Since it's Mental Health Awareness Month, there’s no better time to reflect on why taking care of ourselves is not...

Can we keep playing sports such as soccer and tennis as we age?  Ultimately, staying active in sports is possible at any age—it’s all about making the right modifications to match your body's needs. One of the most effective wa...

Today I have the pleasure of having Ana Reisdorf with me to discuss GLP-1 medications.Ana is a registered dietician who helps her clients lose weight with GLP-1 drugs but she also uses these drugs herself so she speaks of her personal ex...

Hi friends, and welcome back to another episode of Deliberate Aging. I'm so glad you're here with me today. You know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I thought—what better time to talk about our mental well-being, especial...

Today I have the pleasure of being joined by Melissa Huha a health coach with Optavia.At one point in her life, she realized that she needed to lose weight and she couldn't do it alone so she enlisted the help of a health coac...

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing a friend of mine, Mimi Lezanski.  We became friends because of 2 shared interests:  reading and yoga.Mimi is soon to be 63 years old.  She has recently retired from her career in e...

I have lived most of my life in the Northeastern portion of the U.S. but I did spend 10 years living in the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.  In this episode, I will compare the lifestyle in the U.S. with that of Cyprus.I am joined t...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of being joined by Cathy Drazek.  She is a 51 year old busy mother of two who changed her eating habits because she saw how it was effecting her son.Cathy was overweight for most of her life. &nbs...

The Mediterranean diet has gained widespread recognition for its health benefits and sustainable lifestyle approach. Rooted in the traditional eating habits of Mediterranean regions like Crete, Greece, southern Italy, Spain, and parts of North ...

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Gary Porter who I met at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Montville, NJ where we were both taking dance lessons with our spouses.   Gary is one of those rare people who has an extreme love of life....

Weight Watchers, now rebranded as WW, began in 1963 as a community-driven program to share weight-loss tips and support. Today, it is a global, science-based weight management program emphasizing healthy eating, exercise, and mental health. The...

Today’s topic is "exercise snacks," a concept emphasizing short bursts of physical activity throughout the day. Unlike food snacks, these are brief exercises—lasting 30 seconds to 5 minutes—that can be done anywhere, without special equipment o...