The Pause Wellness Blog
Articles, tips & resources from Martha to help you be your best self — for you and those around you.
What Every Woman Should Know Before Starting Another Diet
If you've started a diet more times than you can count, you're not alone. Maybe you've cut carbs. Counted calories. Tried intermittent fasting....
An Outsider
A sermon I heard recently got me thinking about something I've carried with me for most of my life: the feeling of being on the outside. Father...
The Power of Routines
And A Trip Down Memory Lane As I write this, it's the end of July. It's funny how certain times of year can transport you right back to...
Wellness Starts with Fiber: A Simple Way to Nourish Your Gut and Support Healthy Aging
When most people think about wellness, they picture exercise, drinking more water, or getting better sleep. Those habits absolutely matter,...
Summer Fitness For Women Over 50: Staying Active In The Heat
If you live in the South, summer can make exercise challenging. By mid-morning, the combination of heat and humidity can leave even the most...
Purpose Doesn’t Retire
While Lee and I were in the mountains recently, we started talking about what retirement might look like one day. I asked him what he hoped to do in...
Could Your Grip Strength Predict How Well You Age?
When most people think about healthy aging, they focus on their weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar. While those numbers...
What the Blue Zones Can Teach Us About Healthy Aging and Longevity
What the Blue Zones Can Teach Us About Healthy Aging and Longevity Last week, Lee and I escaped to the mountains for a few days. The scenery was...
5 Habits That Support Longevity and Healthy Aging
5 Habits That Support Longevity and Healthy Aging When many people think about longevity, they picture living to 100 years old. But healthy aging is...
Martha’s Current Favorite Recipes
Black Bean Brownies
You will not believe these brownies are made from black beans! This delicious recipe is by Joy Food Sunshine. These brownies contain minimal...
Turkey Chili
I recently made this turkey chili from Two Peas and Their Pod. It is excellent! Not only is it easy to prepare but the cooking is all done by the...
2-Ingredient Protein Candy
You will absolutely LOVE this simple, sweet treat from Nest and Glow. The two ingredients needed, chickpeas and chocolate, makes this dessert easy...
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