I am 63 and a nurse. I have always taken care of others. I am just now focusing on self care and it is so foreign to my thinking. Why is self care so life consuming? I really can’t focus on doing all these things and I get mad because I know it’s the right thing to do. I’m going to keep trying until I get it figured out. I know it will make my life better
You and others may already know this but; if you don’t, strength training is the best thing we can all do to make our bones strong to stave off osteoporosis. Dr. Gabriel Lyons says, “we are not over fat, we are under muscle”.
You started me on the intermittent fasting. It's so easy if doing it right. I have lost over 50 lbs and have lowered my cholesterol back into normal range. One of the better days of my life is when I came across your videos. I started when you first got Pollex and have been a supporter since. You're like the girlfriend I can visit on Tuesday's, Friday's and your Live's. Thank You!❤
Hi Rene, I’m 69. I walk 4 miles a day, I’m a vegetarian and sugar free. I’ve had my rebounder for 3 years now. I do my rebounder about 3x a week while watching a u tube video. About 5 yrs ago me and my husband lost about 40 pounds each. I eat breakfast and lunch ( around 1pm) and nothing after that. I have insomnia, ( got that during menopause) so I’m usually in bed by 6:30, because I take CBD/ THC to sleep and I’m up by 4am. Magnesium gives me nose bleeds so I can’t take that. I’m 5’5” and weigh 130. When people tell me how healthy and how good I look I tell them thank you but it’s hard work every single day, but I don’t mind that because I want to be healthy, and being healthy takes work. So that’s my story, and I’m so glad to hear your story. Have a blessed day….:) Tori in Kingman Arizona 🌵
I'm excited to starting working out on the rebounder. I think this is going to the our last week of warm weather here in Western KY so I'll get to it! :)
First of all, Renee, you are a top influencer! I am so motivated to do, to buy, to copy all you say but I can’t. If only I could turn the clock back…. I am 78 and I know part of my problem is my age. I’m 5’2” and weigh 213 lbs! I have gained gradually since I got married at 22 when I was 110 lbs, but I’m not giving up and yesterday I committed to stop the sweets. I know what you said about what committed means (your statement in that video about commitment hit me hard). You’re right about stretching and I can tell you if I got in the floor I would not be able to get up due to arthritis pain. I have bone-on-bone knees, lymphedema in left leg. I have a treadmill, rebounder and recently bought an expensive Power Plate vibration machine. I don’t want to be obese! So, I just wanted to thank you and tell you it’s wonderful that you have it together and want to share it. I HAVE to stay committed and I know things will start looking up for me.
I'm so proud of you!!! You can absolutely do anything you set your mind to. It's such a coincidence you bring up commitment because I was just talking with my daughter this morning about this very thing. "Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality". It's so very true. Now that you've made up your mind....you are heading the in the right direction. Take your time. Slow and steady wins the race. Don't beat yourself up if you have a bad day, miss an exercise, or eat dessert. It's life. Enjoy your life but gain control. Best of luck and I'd love for you to keep me posted 💕
It's never too late to turn things around with the will of mind over the body. If there is a will, there is a way.We need to keep in mind that we eat to live and not live to eat.We do not need much food to survive and even if we can not go for outside walks, we can walk in place & make those needed steps count. Our body is meant to move just like a man made or natural running stream of water,& not be stagnant to rust and rut.
Thank you for sharing! We must be related! I'm 75 and have been practicing most all of the things you do each day for many years! I too, ate oatmeal with blueberries for years and eventually realized that it was bloating me up! I now eat Ratio Protein yogurt with blueberries every morning. I was gluten and dairy (except yogurt ) intolerant for 9 years, so I never really had too many carbs. I can eat it now, in small amounts, so I still don't worry about the carb thing. I do focus that I get at least 25 grams of protein at each meal. I also walk and do yoga every day and do not eat anything after dinner. And, would never think of going to bed without brushing my teeth, washing my face and using good moisturizers.
How about a stretching video so we can do the whole thing with you (over and over again)? We would all love it! Great video. You always do a beautiful job of explaining things. Wish you posted more often. :)
That's a great idea! I'll put that video topic on my list : And videos more often?? Girl I post a new video every Tuesday and Friday....there's no way possible for me to post more than that 🤪
Whew! You have exhausted me with your fitness routine! Kudos! 2 questions, do you continue the walking, workout on the weekends? Also how far do you walk the dogs? Looking to step up my game with my Springer. Good video!
I just found your channel two days ago. So glad I did! I am an older grandma and cannot do all the exercises I used to. Walking is my go to. I find you are great 👍 Thank you😊
You're so welcome! It's Friday and I'm having dinner out with my daughter tonight. And if I want dessert...I'm going to have it! That's the thing.....make sure to enjoy life but be in control. You can absolutely do it! I'm rooting for you!
I love your videos Renee. Thank you for sharing this video with us. :) I stay fit by attending my advanced performance Hula classes, and my Tahitian Dance Class gets my heartrate up...I love it. It's great that I can still "shake my booty" & keep up with all the young gals. LOL! That is my way to stay fit. I taught Jazzercise in my 20's and continued to teach throughout my first pregnancy and worked at The Cross Cancer Institute here in my city. Doing that job and teaching 4 nights a week....6 times a week when my fellow Jazzercise instructor injured her shoulder. I was 110 pounds. No longer 110 1bs...but, at a very good weight now, for my post menopausal self at 62, turning 63 in November. :) I love to feel good about my health...we all have to be advocates for our own health, as we gracefully grow older. I'm loving my empty-nester life. I can do what I want, when I want, with whoever I want. Following my own passions after I did for everyone else. I also sing with a 150 person choir...we perform in front of large audiences...we sing to raise money for the Children's Stollery Hospital here...the money going to children's mental health. I can't afford to give money, but, I can volunteer my time. Singing in the Edmonton Singing Christmas Tree...that has come back after a 5 year hiatus. Singing 5 shows in the middle of December...I'm in rehearsals for that right now. Beautiful voices coming together ...the energy & vibe are phenomenal...it really sounds "angelic". Looking forward to that now. Plus, Christmas is my favorite Holiday season. My house is decorated very early...and I don't take it down until after we celebrate Chinese New Year...which is in February. I can't get enough of the Christmas season. The lights and the celebration surrounding that season...is so important to me. :) I'm normally "an energizer bunny" , that's what my friends call me. Plus, I'm a Dietary Technologist...I do practice what I preach. I only go out to eat once in awhile as a treat. Most days, I cook healthy meals for myself. There are many calories in take out food & restaurant food. Full of lots of calories, lots of fat, sugar & salt in those meals. Everyone's bodies love the high calorie meals...and the restaurants know that. That's what keeps you going back over & over again. But, you can go out too...I always find that portions at the restaurant are just huge. That is the North American way.....always huge portions. I seem to always end up taking half of my meal home...which I can enjoy for lunch the next day. I have just learned to eat until I am satiated...and not eat until I feel sick. I don't have to eat everything on my plate. :) My philosophy about life is very similar to yours. Surrounding myself with a small core of wonderful friends...and my family is very important to me. Both of my parents have passed...so it's just me & my 2 big brothers, and our kids. That is the most important to me. Getting together with my family for important occasions. Birthdays and holidays. We are all still busy with work & our own hobbies...so, it's so important to cherish our family members & be grateful for the ones still here. :)
I was blessed to grow up with a mother who believed in the “I love you” and hugging. Even with my cousins, we always say I love you! I have made sure that I have carried that on to my children and my grandchildren. I think it is important a person knows that no matter what the world brings, there are people who love you. Another thing I notice is I am drawn to people who are the same. I always hug my friends and say I love you. Move! Move! Move! Yes!!!
I do not have your equipment so I use my stairs, I have hand weights:-) Water is the key, my weakness is coke 😂 truly what you are doing is working 😊you are an encourager.Going to try the 8 hour window .
My weakness is Dr Pepper 🤪. If I'm having a burger or pizza....I just WANT one so bad! Sometimes I give in :). You should absolutely give intermittent fasting a try!
@@WelcomeToMyCurls I came across you because in February I’m about to have a total hysterectomy, I also am 53 and was just so fearful of it and it’s because of you that I am not near as worried, plan on doing the eight hour window, I saw how to make my own yogurt, fermented so healthy so I’m going to add that in the morning with blueberries or strawberries. You are so fun to watch !all I can say is where have you been? 😂 you are a delight!
Oh my goodness. I must start washing my face every night and getting to bed early. I use a make up remover cloth but I know soap and water always feels better. Your skin is beautiful on camera. I too, tell my family so often that I love them. BECAUSE I DO & I want them to hear it from me. I really enjoyed this video.
I just watched Randy's birthday PV yummy foods and drinks video. Was getting worried yall were going to the carb overload happy place! Glad to see you are really taking good care of yourself!
You do walk but you walk with the dogs too, correct? I took up dog walking in the mornings for this very reason--exercise! I also get my dog fix since I cannot have a dog (co-op apartment) where I live. I eat plain yogurt and buy Organic frozen blueberries. There is nothing wrong with them, and I do not end up throwing out overripe berries that somehow made it into the carton. The berries smell fresh and taste great! There are no preservatives in frozen berries, either. I also top my berries and yogurt with cinnamon-it really makes a great breakfast. Sometimes, I will also eat a soft-boiled egg . Love your routine and I can tell you are happy with your life. Your family is essential. Not all of us have a family, but we can still be happy. The dogs I walk Mon to Friday put a smile on my face, God Bless, Renee!
I do walk the dogs! I go on a walk by myself then come back to get them for another walk. I can't get into a good walking rhythm when they are with me because they want to stop and pee on EVERYTHING! LOL. So I walk me first....then I walk them :)
Renee, this is absolutely what I needed ! I truly mean this. Your video touched on every part of me that I want to work on . Im 54 and in a weight and energy funk and I know adding this or starting this routine will be exacatly what I need . Thank you for the motivation .
hi Renee..i may not always present.but im happy watching each time i come to your vloggs,..your tips helos me,reminds me a healthy living.. Esply,since my surgery..
I’m 71 I use grass fed tallow as a moisturizer. My arm do not have that alligator skin look but smooth and soft. You can use it all over your body. Clean and cheap moisturizer. I get a ton of complements. Works well under makeup.
Hi Renee I've follow you for a while now when you still had ice cream shop love this motivational video think I will try intermittent fasting because of you. THANKS
Hello Renee, You’re probably aware of this already, but D3 and K2 are fat-soluble vitamins. Therefore, they are better absorbed when eaten with a meal that contains some fat. I do intermittent fasting and I’m on a carnivore diet so I have mine with meat that contains fat.
This is the video that I needed to see today. I'm not feeling my best lately and I needed some motivation that is realistic and little steps that I can add throughout my day.
Hi Renee, My name is Patty not Robert somehow my husband‘s name is on here. Lol 😂, Check with your doctor when it comes to the calcium. There’s new research that is causes Heart disease . When I saw your video about your new couch, I went to La-Z-Boy and ordered a new one right away. Enjoy your day, Patty
Just found your channel!! New subscriber here. My name is Renee also. Im 45 years old from Columbus Ohio!! Nice to see you!! I love your style and your videos!!
I love it as you describe yourself - we are sisters from another mother - yes I'm your OLDER sister . . LOL, but I always tell my special people I love them, I do not read or watch news - I too hear what I need to hear along the way, I have an extremely small circle of dear friends, I have finally learned to really pay attention to whatever situation I'm in or who I'm talking to . . . still working on the intermittent fasting of 16/8 . . .I'm usually at 14/10 but it's making a difference. Thanks for sharing a day in your life - you are a joy to listen to and follow. . . Blessing to you and yours !!!
Happy to see this diet i remember a few years back you showed what you ate in a day and back then you snacked throughout the day. I remember thinking “glucose spikes roller coaster” intermittent fasting is amazing! Once you get the hang of it try a 24 hour one. The detox is insane!
Loved this video! I'm a pretty routine person&very disciplined like you are. I like my routine&I stick with it everyday. I don't like when it gets disrupted,but we all know how life is,it happens sometimes. I've been on a weight loss journey the last year&so far lost 50lbs. I walk everyday,drink a half cup of coffee per day&water the rest. I actually drink too much water my dr said,so I'm on extra potassium,I just had my physical and my A1c dropped from 6.7 to 5.9,I am no longer prediabetic&I was expatiate over that. My cholesterol is low which is good. Something I took away from one of your last videos,I'm also on a stating for my heart&my body just hurts&aches all day&I have bad arthritis in my back,so I'm taking your advice on the supplement Randy is taking&I'll be ordering that from Amazon. Thank you for the suggestion. Love Maxxie&Pollux always enjoy watching them. Take care,keep up the great content,I'm one of your biggest fans!!!❤❤❤
Hi Renee, Elizabeth Arden is still a super brand. I’ve been using Ceramide capsules since they came out in the 90’s and I can honestly say they have saved my skin. I love them. Also, if you can try the Prevage Anti-aging serum it’s a little pricey but it’s great and last but not least is 8 hour cream. I think it would help your fingers in the winter as I know they crack and I’m sure painful. Just a little info about 8 hour cream Mrs.Arden developed it originally for her horses when they’re feet would crack and have problems, it worked so well she developed an 8 hour cream for customers. Just a couple suggestions and as you know everybody is different but I absolutely love my EA products. Take care😊
I found your channel eight months ago when I was preparing to Have a hysterectomy. You were very informational and it helped me to prepare. I had my surgery April 10th Of this year and I'm doing very well, and glad to see you're doing well.
Hello Renee, I found one of your videos while I was doing research on the estrogen patch and now I’m hooked on your channel also watching your intermittent fasting video. I have decided to start doing intermittent fasting since I’ve entered into menopause and gained weight. Don’t feel good my cholesterol is high. My triglycerides are high what I used to do no longer works. I did subscribe to your channel because I think you have a lot of amazing videos that can help every day person. I love your energy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge your tricks and secrets in keeping a house cleaned longer. staying in shape low carbs, recipes. And as I am getting ready to start, the estrogen, patch did not know it was not waterproof. I live in Florida so it’s swimming all year round now I know to protect the patch. Thank you for that video.
Renee, thank you for this video. I was doing the intermittent fasting, but stopped, and now I’m considering starting up again. Thanks for peaking my desire for it again. The movement of my body regularly, is my struggle, but my kids are encouraging me to at least start the walking. So with them and this video, I’m encouraged to begin and not stop at just saying I’m going to. Good when women encourage others to live the best healthy life that we can. Your tips were not over the top, but simple steps to take. Thanks for sharing. Oh, I’m working on getting longer night’s rest😊
Thanks for sharing so much of your day and routines. ❤😊🙏🇺🇸 I think of Patricia too each night I put mine on hands and elbows. Ha. Don’t forget your neck Renee. Take care. 🙏🇺🇸 So fun to share your day Renee! I’m still adjusting to the latex. Ha. Wish I had your hair. 😊
For bones it is actually vitamin D3 ,K2, and magnesiu., you dont need calcium unless you dont do dairy, or if a scan says otherwise, but never take it without testing.@WelcomeToMyCurls
Calcium is usually in the foods we eat… however it is magnesium which we are all deficient in… the magnesium actually utilizes the calcium in our bodies to where it is needed.
@@WelcomeToMyCurls My doctor recommended I take calcium and vitamin D. I requested blood work to determine if I am low or need more. Tests showed I am not low in either. What is available in a daily vitamin and my diet is plenty. I know several people who were very in to supplements that wound up with problems because of too much of those supplements. (That’s why I questioned the doctor’s recommendation.) At this point, I am 61, I would not add a supplement without testing to show a need. If I really felt the need for something added, I would look at diet and see what I can add do up my intake of a naturally sourced vitamin or mineral. For example, broccoli is a great source of calcium. Nobody gets sick from regularly eating broccoli.
I had a hysterectomy in 2020 at age 64 & have had no realization of the bone health supplements that I should be taking because of lack of estrogen. Thanks for the advice. The Dr. never mentioned this.
Love this video. I started taking same magnesium as you but my doctor said to take it in the morning or it would keep me up. I have problems falling asleep at night. I'm going to try taking them at night & see what happens. Love your videos. They are very informative. Thank you.
PSA ~ Nutrients in fruit are at their peak right after being picked. Because fruit is frozen quickly, it retains nutritional value. I'm not sure how quickly fresh fruit arrives at my grocery store.
Love this video Renee, can I ask, which foundation you use? Since I had my hysterectomy my skin has changed and I am struggling to find one that looks good for me?
Another great video with wonderful tips! I really need to get my sleep under control. I have the magnesium you use and really like it. I started taking 1 at night, then after a couple months I started with 2….whoa, I went back to 1 for now. ;) I’ll work my way up to 2 again eventually. For the last 4 months my husband and I have been getting my Mom’s house ready to sell. Sixty years worth of stuff to go through and some minor repairs to the house. So it has been very stressful. We listed it on a Friday and had a full price offer on that Sunday……and now today at 4pm we close on it!!! It has been a long and tiring journey. We both think our stress and sleep will improve greatly now! 😅 I’m always looking for tips to improve my daily life and your videos are wonderful and so uplifting! Thank you for sharing with all of us! Have a fabulous day!!
@@WelcomeToMyCurlsExactly!! We are planning to go out to dinner to celebrate afterwards. It will be so nice knowing we don’t have to go over and work on the house…now we can concentrate on our house. But I’m sure I’ll have some tears when I walk through my childhood home for the last time….but it’s all good! It will be nice to have life in that house again. It’s a young family and they are so excited to move in. P.S. It’s not as sad as it sounds because my Mom is still alive, just in assisted living now.
Great video Renee. You are so helpful to me. I have been following your advice and walking and losing weight i just wished i could drink more water. It is my one thing that is hard. I have that stepper and it is a workout for sure. Love all the food idea's . Thanks so much for all the help❤
That's fantastic! Just keep it up....slow and steady wins the race :). As for water, I tend to drink lots in the morning and slow down after about 3:00. It's a learned habit I think...you'll get there.
@@WelcomeToMyCurlswater is hard for me because it makes me nausea.. don't know why! My doctor doesn't know either. I lost 22 lbs Renee with your help and advice more to go but it will take awhile and that is OK with me. As you said slow and steady . Thank you for everything I can't say that enough.You are truly a blessing in my life.❤
Hi and welcome! I've actually had that headboard for over 30 years...and I still love it! I have no idea where or how you could even find one close to it. Sorry!
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Exceptional video! Thank you for being so transparent with your life!❤
I am 63 and a nurse. I have always taken care of others. I am just now focusing on self care and it is so foreign to my thinking. Why is self care so life consuming? I really can’t focus on doing all these things and I get mad because I know it’s the right thing to do. I’m going to keep trying until I get it figured out. I know it will make my life better
You and others may already know this but; if you don’t, strength training is the best thing we can all do to make our bones strong to stave off osteoporosis. Dr. Gabriel Lyons says, “we are not over fat, we are under muscle”.
You started me on the intermittent fasting. It's so easy if doing it right. I have lost over 50 lbs and have lowered my cholesterol back into normal range. One of the better days of my life is when I came across your videos. I started when you first got Pollex and have been a supporter since. You're like the girlfriend I can visit on Tuesday's, Friday's and your Live's. Thank You!❤
Congratulations on the weight loss! That's really awesome.
That is wonderful!!!! Way to go 🎉. And thank you so much for the sweet words. I'm so glad you're here 💕
I agree!!
That’s awesome!
Congrats so happy for you. 🎉
Hi Rene, I’m 69. I walk 4 miles a day, I’m a vegetarian and sugar free. I’ve had my rebounder for 3 years now. I do my rebounder about 3x a week while watching a u tube video. About 5 yrs ago me and my husband lost about 40 pounds each. I eat breakfast and lunch ( around 1pm) and nothing after that. I have insomnia, ( got that during menopause) so I’m usually in bed by 6:30, because I take CBD/ THC to sleep and I’m up by 4am. Magnesium gives me nose bleeds so I can’t take that. I’m 5’5” and weigh 130. When people tell me how healthy and how good I look I tell them thank you but it’s hard work every single day, but I don’t mind that because I want to be healthy, and being healthy takes work. So that’s my story, and I’m so glad to hear your story. Have a blessed day….:) Tori in Kingman Arizona 🌵
I'm excited to starting working out on the rebounder. I think this is going to the our last week of warm weather here in Western KY so I'll get to it! :)
Great video . I m rebounding too and I like it 10 mins a day . I m almost 60 trying to keep moving 🙏💕
First of all, Renee, you are a top influencer! I am so motivated to do, to buy, to copy all you say but I can’t. If only I could turn the clock back…. I am 78 and I know part of my problem is my age. I’m 5’2” and weigh 213 lbs! I have gained gradually since I got married at 22 when I was 110 lbs, but I’m not giving up and yesterday I committed to stop the sweets. I know what you said about what committed means (your statement in that video about commitment hit me hard). You’re right about stretching and I can tell you if I got in the floor I would not be able to get up due to arthritis pain. I have bone-on-bone knees, lymphedema in left leg. I have a treadmill, rebounder and recently bought an expensive Power Plate vibration machine. I don’t want to be obese! So, I just wanted to thank you and tell you it’s wonderful that you have it together and want to share it. I HAVE to stay committed and I know things will start looking up for me.
I'm so proud of you!!! You can absolutely do anything you set your mind to. It's such a coincidence you bring up commitment because I was just talking with my daughter this morning about this very thing. "Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality". It's so very true. Now that you've made up your mind....you are heading the in the right direction. Take your time. Slow and steady wins the race. Don't beat yourself up if you have a bad day, miss an exercise, or eat dessert. It's life. Enjoy your life but gain control. Best of luck and I'd love for you to keep me posted 💕
It's never too late to turn things around with the will of mind over the body. If there is a will, there is a way.We need to keep in mind that we eat to live and not live to eat.We do not need much food to survive and even if we can not go for outside walks, we can walk in place & make those needed steps count. Our body is meant to move just like a man made or natural running stream of water,& not be stagnant to rust and rut.
Thank you for sharing! We must be related! I'm 75 and have been practicing most all of the things you do each day for many years! I too, ate oatmeal with blueberries for years and eventually realized that it was bloating me up! I now eat Ratio Protein yogurt with blueberries every morning. I was gluten and dairy (except yogurt ) intolerant for 9 years, so I never really had too many carbs. I can eat it now, in small amounts, so I still don't worry about the carb thing. I do focus that I get at least 25 grams of protein at each meal. I also walk and do yoga every day and do not eat anything after dinner. And, would never think of going to bed without brushing my teeth, washing my face and using good moisturizers.
I LOVE Denise Austin! I worked out with her in middle school (‘87-‘89). And Bodies in Motion with Gilad!
Love her too! Yes I remember glad ! Was great working out with both!
Very classy lady !Glad I found you!
Oh thank you!
How about a stretching video so we can do the whole thing with you (over and over again)? We would all love it! Great video. You always do a beautiful job of explaining things. Wish you posted more often. :)
That's a great idea! I'll put that video topic on my list : And videos more often?? Girl I post a new video every Tuesday and Friday....there's no way possible for me to post more than that 🤪
@@WelcomeToMyCurls I understand. We just all like you so much!!! 😀
Don't we though! She is the best.@jselbher
Whew! You have exhausted me with your fitness routine! Kudos! 2 questions, do you continue the walking, workout on the weekends? Also how far do you walk the dogs? Looking to step up my game with my Springer.
Good video!
Hi! I typically walk on Saturday but take Sunday off. I walk the dogs about a mile....perhaps a big more than a mile on some days.
Renee your self discipline is fantastic and it shows in your whole well being and personality etc. You look so fresh, vibrant and healthy
Thank you so much!
I just found your channel two days ago.
So glad I did! I am an older grandma and cannot do all the exercises I used to. Walking is my go to.
I find you are great 👍
Thank you😊
I needed this today, Renee. I’ve been in an eating and exercise funk. This has given me some inspiration! Thank you!
You're so welcome! It's Friday and I'm having dinner out with my daughter tonight. And if I want dessert...I'm going to have it! That's the thing.....make sure to enjoy life but be in control. You can absolutely do it! I'm rooting for you!
Omg me too! Gotta snap outta it!😭😭😭
You are a GEM! So glad I found your channel. I shared it with some family. Love you!
O M G YOUR HAIR!!!!!!!!!!! i LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR HAIR! So. Very. Blessed~!~
I love your videos Renee. Thank you for sharing this video with us. :) I stay fit by attending my advanced performance Hula classes, and my Tahitian Dance Class gets my heartrate up...I love it. It's great that I can still "shake my booty" & keep up with all the young gals. LOL! That is my way to stay fit. I taught Jazzercise in my 20's and continued to teach throughout my first pregnancy and worked at The Cross Cancer Institute here in my city. Doing that job and teaching 4 nights a week....6 times a week when my fellow Jazzercise instructor injured her shoulder. I was 110 pounds. No longer 110 1bs...but, at a very good weight now, for my post menopausal self at 62, turning 63 in November. :) I love to feel good about my health...we all have to be advocates for our own health, as we gracefully grow older. I'm loving my empty-nester life. I can do what I want, when I want, with whoever I want. Following my own passions after I did for everyone else. I also sing with a 150 person choir...we perform in front of large audiences...we sing to raise money for the Children's Stollery Hospital here...the money going to children's mental health. I can't afford to give money, but, I can volunteer my time. Singing in the Edmonton Singing Christmas Tree...that has come back after a 5 year hiatus. Singing 5 shows in the middle of December...I'm in rehearsals for that right now. Beautiful voices coming together ...the energy & vibe are phenomenal...it really sounds "angelic". Looking forward to that now. Plus, Christmas is my favorite Holiday season. My house is decorated very early...and I don't take it down until after we celebrate Chinese New Year...which is in February. I can't get enough of the Christmas season. The lights and the celebration surrounding that season...is so important to me. :) I'm normally "an energizer bunny" , that's what my friends call me. Plus, I'm a Dietary Technologist...I do practice what I preach. I only go out to eat once in awhile as a treat. Most days, I cook healthy meals for myself. There are many calories in take out food & restaurant food. Full of lots of calories, lots of fat, sugar & salt in those meals. Everyone's bodies love the high calorie meals...and the restaurants know that. That's what keeps you going back over & over again. But, you can go out too...I always find that portions at the restaurant are just huge. That is the North American way.....always huge portions. I seem to always end up taking half of my meal home...which I can enjoy for lunch the next day. I have just learned to eat until I am satiated...and not eat until I feel sick. I don't have to eat everything on my plate. :) My philosophy about life is very similar to yours. Surrounding myself with a small core of wonderful friends...and my family is very important to me. Both of my parents have passed...so it's just me & my 2 big brothers, and our kids. That is the most important to me. Getting together with my family for important occasions. Birthdays and holidays. We are all still busy with work & our own hobbies...so, it's so important to cherish our family members & be grateful for the ones still here. :)
I was blessed to grow up with a mother who believed in the “I love you” and hugging. Even with my cousins, we always say I love you!
I have made sure that I have carried that on to my children and my grandchildren. I think it is important a person knows that no matter what the world brings, there are people who love you. Another thing I notice is I am drawn to people who are the same. I always hug my friends and say I love you.
Move! Move! Move!
Yes!!!
Thank you, Renee, you wise & down-to-earth lady 💜
I do not have your equipment so I use my stairs, I have hand weights:-) Water is the key, my weakness is coke 😂 truly what you are doing is working 😊you are an encourager.Going to try the 8 hour window .
My weakness is Dr Pepper 🤪. If I'm having a burger or pizza....I just WANT one so bad! Sometimes I give in :). You should absolutely give intermittent fasting a try!
@@WelcomeToMyCurls I came across you because in February I’m about to have a total hysterectomy, I also am 53 and was just so fearful of it and it’s because of you that I am not near as worried, plan on doing the eight hour window, I saw how to make my own yogurt, fermented so healthy so I’m going to add that in the morning with blueberries or strawberries. You are so fun to watch !all I can say is where have you been? 😂 you are a delight!
Can’t have soda because I’m diabetic & stopped drinking diet soda also. So mostly water. Like a glass of milk at night.
I am so glad I found your channel! I love your curly hair, it is beautiful!
The Clinique balm is the bomb! Now I want the hand cream. Thanks for sharing💛
Ooooo the Necessaire hand cream is fabulous!!!! It's a tad pricy but so worth it.
Thxs for this motivational vlog! I'm 53 too and it's nice to videos my age group...
You are so welcome!
Oh my goodness. I must start washing my face every night and getting to bed early. I use a make up remover cloth but I know soap and water always feels better. Your skin is beautiful on camera. I too, tell my family so often that I love them. BECAUSE I DO & I want them to hear it from me. I really enjoyed this video.
@@kathybunch200 i don’t wash my face at night but I should…🤷🏻♀️
Wow! You look absolutely fantastic! I'm 37 and you're in way better shape than me. You're glowing ☀️ Subscribed
Thanks for your lifestyle tips!! You have such a lovely way about you!!
awww thank you!
You inspire me to do better! 😊
Amen…. Be a go getter. A body in motion stays in motion.🎉❤
Absolutely yes!!
I just watched Randy's birthday PV yummy foods and drinks video. Was getting worried yall were going to the carb overload happy place! Glad to see you are really taking good care of yourself!
I just found you today. Got a new subscriber! Excelente video and very inspirational! Looking forward for more
Excellent video…very inspiring! New (53 yrs. old, this year) subscriber!🤎 Absolutely loved this!
Awesome! Thank you! And welcome
@ You are quite welcome!🙏🏽
Love being able to be part of your life, taking a look what others do (or don't do 😊) Thanks for sharing. Renee have yourselves a peaceful night 😴🎃💖🐾
You do walk but you walk with the dogs too, correct? I took up dog walking in the mornings for this very reason--exercise! I also get my dog fix since I cannot have a dog (co-op apartment) where I live.
I eat plain yogurt and buy Organic frozen blueberries. There is nothing wrong with them, and I do not end up throwing out overripe berries that somehow made it into the carton. The berries smell fresh and taste great! There are no preservatives in frozen berries, either. I also top my berries and yogurt with cinnamon-it really makes a great breakfast. Sometimes, I will also eat a soft-boiled egg . Love your routine and I can tell you are happy with your life. Your family is essential. Not all of us have a family, but we can still be happy. The dogs I walk Mon to Friday put a smile on my face, God Bless, Renee!
I do walk the dogs! I go on a walk by myself then come back to get them for another walk. I can't get into a good walking rhythm when they are with me because they want to stop and pee on EVERYTHING! LOL. So I walk me first....then I walk them :)
Renee, this is absolutely what I needed ! I truly mean this. Your video touched on every part of me that I want to work on . Im 54 and in a weight and energy funk and I know adding this or starting this routine will be exacatly what I need . Thank you for the motivation .
I love your videos! I love Denise Austin!
hi Renee..i may not always present.but im happy watching each time i come to your vloggs,..your tips helos me,reminds me a healthy living..
Esply,since my surgery..
I’m 71 I use grass fed tallow as a moisturizer. My arm do not have that alligator skin look but smooth and soft. You can use it all over your body. Clean and cheap moisturizer. I get a ton of complements. Works well under makeup.
Hi Renee I've follow you for a while now when you still had ice cream shop love this motivational video think I will try intermittent fasting because of you. THANKS
Thank you Renee for sharing your day. Love your down to earth ways of being. xoxo
Your makeup still looked fabulous at night time when you’re talking about after dinner 👍👍👍
Hello Renee,
You’re probably aware of this already, but D3 and K2 are fat-soluble vitamins. Therefore, they are better absorbed when eaten with a meal that contains some fat. I do intermittent fasting and I’m on a carnivore diet so I have mine with meat that contains fat.
This is the video that I needed to see today. I'm not feeling my best lately and I needed some motivation that is realistic and little steps that I can add throughout my day.
Hi Renee, My name is Patty not Robert somehow my husband‘s name is on here. Lol 😂, Check with your doctor when it comes to the calcium. There’s new research that is causes Heart disease . When I saw your video about your new couch, I went to La-Z-Boy and ordered a new one right away. Enjoy your day, Patty
Intermittent fasting is great if your blood sugar levels can handle it. Important to get steady dose of nutrients especially at this age
27:01 watch drinking from a straw it will give you lip lines like a smoker. Love watching your video's, your such a sweetheart.
I've heard that....yikes!
Interesting, insightful, and enjoyable video. Thank you.
Just found your channel!! New subscriber here. My name is Renee also. Im 45 years old from Columbus Ohio!! Nice to see you!! I love your style and your videos!!
Hi , I’m a curly girl 😅 love yours , love the color ❤ just found you today and I love everything you are doing and share with us .
I love it as you describe yourself - we are sisters from another mother - yes I'm your OLDER sister . . LOL, but I always tell my special people I love them, I do not read or watch news - I too hear what I need to hear along the way, I have an extremely small circle of dear friends, I have finally learned to really pay attention to whatever situation I'm in or who I'm talking to . . . still working on the intermittent fasting of 16/8 . . .I'm usually at 14/10 but it's making a difference. Thanks for sharing a day in your life - you are a joy to listen to and follow. . . Blessing to you and yours !!!
Hey sister friend! Love this! 💕
Happy to see this diet i remember a few years back you showed what you ate in a day and back then you snacked throughout the day. I remember thinking “glucose spikes roller coaster” intermittent fasting is amazing! Once you get the hang of it try a 24 hour one. The detox is insane!
I forgot how much I missed you. You are like a breath of fresh air! This was very helpful and good thank you bunches my friend ❤😊👍🏽
I'm so glad!
New here! Love your curls! Have you ever thought about an Apple watch to do all the tracking for you plus more? Love your accent❤
Renee, how are you 53 already?! 😮😮 I swear you just turned 50! You look amazing!!! 😊
Loved this video! I'm a pretty routine person&very disciplined like you are. I like my routine&I stick with it everyday. I don't like when it gets disrupted,but we all know how life is,it happens sometimes. I've been on a weight loss journey the last year&so far lost 50lbs. I walk everyday,drink a half cup of coffee per day&water the rest. I actually drink too much water my dr said,so I'm on extra potassium,I just had my physical and my A1c dropped from 6.7 to 5.9,I am no longer prediabetic&I was expatiate over that. My cholesterol is low which is good. Something I took away from one of your last videos,I'm also on a stating for my heart&my body just hurts&aches all day&I have bad arthritis in my back,so I'm taking your advice on the supplement Randy is taking&I'll be ordering that from Amazon. Thank you for the suggestion. Love Maxxie&Pollux always enjoy watching them. Take care,keep up the great content,I'm one of your biggest fans!!!❤❤❤
Greetings Renee! I love it when you share your day with us! Thank you for all the tips. Love and blessings ♥️🙏
Hi Renee, Elizabeth Arden is still a super brand. I’ve been using Ceramide capsules since they came out in the 90’s and I can honestly say they have saved my skin. I love them. Also, if you can try the Prevage Anti-aging serum it’s a little pricey but it’s great and last but not least is 8 hour cream. I think it would help your fingers in the winter as I know they crack and I’m sure painful. Just a little info about 8 hour cream Mrs.Arden developed it originally for her horses when they’re feet would crack and have problems, it worked so well she developed an 8 hour cream for customers. Just a couple suggestions and as you know everybody is different but I absolutely love my EA products. Take care😊
Interesting! I'll look into that. Thanks for the info 😊
Yes! 👏👏👏 I am a go-getter and a busy-body also!
I found your channel eight months ago when I was preparing to Have a hysterectomy. You were very informational and it helped me to prepare. I had my surgery April 10th Of this year and I'm doing very well, and glad to see you're doing well.
That's wonderful! So glad to hear you're doing great and it's all behind you now.
Hello Renee, I found one of your videos while I was doing research on the estrogen patch and now I’m hooked on your channel also watching your intermittent fasting video. I have decided to start doing intermittent fasting since I’ve entered into menopause and gained weight. Don’t feel good my cholesterol is high. My triglycerides are high what I used to do no longer works. I did subscribe to your channel because I think you have a lot of amazing videos that can help every day person. I love your energy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge your tricks and secrets in keeping a house cleaned longer. staying in shape low carbs, recipes. And as I am getting ready to start, the estrogen, patch did not know it was not waterproof. I live in Florida so it’s swimming all year round now I know to protect the patch. Thank you for that video.
Hi and welcome!!!
Renee, thank you for this video. I was doing the intermittent fasting, but stopped, and now I’m considering starting up again. Thanks for peaking my desire for it again. The movement of my body regularly, is my struggle, but my kids are encouraging me to at least start the walking. So with them and this video, I’m encouraged to begin and not stop at just saying I’m going to. Good when women encourage others to live the best healthy life that we can. Your tips were not over the top, but simple steps to take. Thanks for sharing. Oh, I’m working on getting longer night’s rest😊
That's great joy! Just start....do what you can....work up to more steps. You can absolutely do it! 💕
Thanks for sharing so much of your day and routines. ❤😊🙏🇺🇸
I think of Patricia too each night I put mine on hands and elbows. Ha.
Don’t forget your neck Renee. Take care. 🙏🇺🇸
So fun to share your day Renee! I’m still adjusting to the latex. Ha. Wish I had your hair. 😊
Great video! Thanks for sharing your daily routine. Very refreshing! ❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Absolutely agree move your body
I started intermittent fasting for stomach issues I'v dropped 2 dress sizes
You look amazing Renee
That's fantastic!!!!
Excellent tips! Love your channel ❤
Great video! I just love your beautiful gray curly hair!❤️🥰
October 2024
Too bad I'm allergic to latex and rubber
But I do have silk satin pillowcases
I’m going to start the fasting again! I’m at that age where I have the menopausal belly!😩
Honestly I thought you were in your 70s but an active and fit one!
Be careful with calcium. Ask your dr and/or research. I took it over 20 yrs. I have a heart condition. Calcium is linked to heart problems.
My doctor instructed me to take 1200mg of calcium daily.
For bones it is actually vitamin D3 ,K2, and magnesiu., you dont need calcium unless you dont do dairy, or if a scan says otherwise, but never take it without testing.@WelcomeToMyCurls
Can cause arterial calcifications.
Calcium is usually in the foods we eat… however it is magnesium which we are all deficient in… the magnesium actually utilizes the calcium in our bodies to where it is needed.
@@WelcomeToMyCurls My doctor recommended I take calcium and vitamin D. I requested blood work to determine if I am low or need more. Tests showed I am not low in either. What is available in a daily vitamin and my diet is plenty. I know several people who were very in to supplements that wound up with problems because of too much of those supplements. (That’s why I questioned the doctor’s recommendation.) At this point, I am 61, I would not add a supplement without testing to show a need. If I really felt the need for something added, I would look at diet and see what I can add do up my intake of a naturally sourced vitamin or mineral. For example, broccoli is a great source of calcium. Nobody gets sick from regularly eating broccoli.
Frozen berries are actually frozen fresh and so very good… I have mixed berries in my protein shake every morning with greens
I don't care for the soft consistency after the berries thaw. I prefer fresh over frozen anytime
I had a hysterectomy in 2020 at age 64 & have had no realization of the bone health supplements that I should be taking because of lack of estrogen. Thanks for the advice. The Dr. never mentioned this.
Gorgeous hair! Very helpful video.
Enjoying your videos, Renee! Have a great weekend!!
Thank you! You too!
I just found your channel and I absolutely love it! I love your home and just bought myself a chom chom!
Welcome!!
I just found you on you tube and been binge watching now lol, You look great!! Can you share what kind of foundation you use please 😊
Thank you for the motivation! ❤
You are so welcome!
Do you have your Brooks linked? I’m in the need of a new pair and love yours. :)
Here ya go amzn.to/40gq4Nf
Thanks so much for this video Renee.
You are so welcome!
Its my Birthday yesterday,Oct 24.im now 59..
Watching you frm The Philippines.
Happy Birthday! I turned 69 on October 15! Your English is excellent.
Happy Birthday! 🎉
@@WelcomeToMyCurlsGod bless you..and Keep your beauty..
@@janhankins911 oh.belated Happy Birthday,
Love this video. I started taking same magnesium as you but my doctor said to take it in the morning or it would keep me up. I have problems falling asleep at night. I'm going to try taking them at night & see what happens.
Love your videos. They are very informative. Thank you.
Excellent advice and recommendations!
Glad it was helpful!
Is your coffee decaf?
Also do you have a designated video on your skin care?
PSA ~ Nutrients in fruit are at their peak right after being picked. Because fruit is frozen quickly, it retains nutritional value. I'm not sure how quickly fresh fruit arrives at my grocery store.
Hi, just subscribed from England 😊
Woo hoo! Hi and welcome!
@@WelcomeToMyCurls Thankyou 😊
Same here, every night I’m reminded of Patricia Heaton where she kept her cream on the night table. I do the same…lol
We watch that show in bed at night and I just LOVE when she puts on her lotion. Such a classic and that show is hilarious!
Love the info. On a side note, where did you get your living room rug? It's lovely.
Love this video Renee, can I ask, which foundation you use? Since I had my hysterectomy my skin has changed and I am struggling to find one that looks good for me?
Thank you for this inspiring video Renee!!
You are so welcome!
Where did you buy that rebounder?? I like that one..I go to the gym 5 days a week and walk/jog everyday.....MINDY
Another great video with wonderful tips! I really need to get my sleep under control. I have the magnesium you use and really like it. I started taking 1 at night, then after a couple months I started with 2….whoa, I went back to 1 for now. ;) I’ll work my way up to 2 again eventually. For the last 4 months my husband and I have been getting my Mom’s house ready to sell. Sixty years worth of stuff to go through and some minor repairs to the house. So it has been very stressful. We listed it on a Friday and had a full price offer on that Sunday……and now today at 4pm we close on it!!! It has been a long and tiring journey. We both think our stress and sleep will improve greatly now! 😅 I’m always looking for tips to improve my daily life and your videos are wonderful and so uplifting! Thank you for sharing with all of us! Have a fabulous day!!
Oh wow! Congrats on selling the house. I'm sure the whole process took a toll on you. It will be behind you now so you can get back to your life.
@@WelcomeToMyCurlsExactly!! We are planning to go out to dinner to celebrate afterwards. It will be so nice knowing we don’t have to go over and work on the house…now we can concentrate on our house. But I’m sure I’ll have some tears when I walk through my childhood home for the last time….but it’s all good! It will be nice to have life in that house again. It’s a young family and they are so excited to move in. P.S. It’s not as sad as it sounds because my Mom is still alive, just in assisted living now.
Great video Renee. You are so helpful to me. I have been following your advice and walking and losing weight i just wished i could drink more water. It is my one thing that is hard. I have that stepper and it is a workout for sure. Love all the food idea's . Thanks so much for all the help❤
That's fantastic! Just keep it up....slow and steady wins the race :). As for water, I tend to drink lots in the morning and slow down after about 3:00. It's a learned habit I think...you'll get there.
@@WelcomeToMyCurlswater is hard for me because it makes me nausea.. don't know why! My doctor doesn't know either. I lost 22 lbs Renee with your help and advice more to go but it will take awhile and that is OK with me. As you said slow and steady . Thank you for everything I can't say that enough.You are truly a blessing in my life.❤
I love your curls, gorgeous ❤
That's me ! I don't sit down ! It feels strange to sit down lol
Yoga with Adrienne on YT is excellent ❤
Your mic sounds great today….. Very Clear….
Good to hear!
What brand of socks & shoes are you wearing in this video; I really like them.
Great video. Thanks for the inspiration.
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the inspiration!
You are so welcome!
New to your channel🤩Loved it🙌May I ask where you bought your bed frame?
Hi and welcome! I've actually had that headboard for over 30 years...and I still love it! I have no idea where or how you could even find one close to it. Sorry!
I draw positive thoughts trom you, abt my well being.Thank you.
Awww I love that!
Thank you for sharing ❤