Bundle of Rags
March 7th, 2018 by Joan Maiden
Last night I decided to stop in at my favorite Taqueria for a bite to eat. Sitting by the window, I observed an older, dirty, African-American homeless man in tattered clothes park his shopping cart and come into the restaurant. He had one of those box meals that you just add hot water to and […]
The Miracle Drink
May 13th, 2016 by Joan Maiden
Looking at my garden the other evening, I noticed a little green shoot sprouting. The next day I couldn’t believe the difference. Green shoots were everywhere. What happened? It had rained in the night and the plants got a good drink of water. Can the same thing happen with people? My client, Grace, at eighty-three […]
Rock On
April 6th, 2016 by Joan Maiden
My Grandma did it. My Grandpa did it. I did it with my daughter. As a mother, I learned rocking soothes a baby. Is rocking beneficial as we get older? Contemplating this question, I was surprised to find that there has been research done on the benefits of rocking. Just as rocking soothes babies, it […]
Tyranny of the Birth Certificate
February 4th, 2016 by Joan Maiden
February 1, 1953—the date on my birth certificate. It says I am 63 years old. I’m not sure what 63 is supposed to look or feel like. I wonder, “how old would I be if I didn’t know how old I was?” A study at Harvard put two groups of senior men in the environment […]
Your Body–Asset or Liability?
September 15th, 2015 by Joan Maiden
Sitting in a coffee shop in San Francisco, I’m reflecting on why I work out. Yes, reducing belly fat is nice. Looking great in your clothes feels good and being healthy is important. But being strong is my motivation. As a personal trainer, I feel that it is my job to set an example […]
Poop on the Path
August 12th, 2015 by Joan Maiden
“I’m going to start exercising. I will walk every day. I will eat healthier.” Your intentions may be good, but often there are barriers that get in the way. There is a beautiful bike path at the river near where I live that I love to walk and run along. It is also popular with […]
Be Wonder-FULL
July 17th, 2015 by Joan Maiden
“I’m set in my ways.” “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” I’m sure you’ve made these statements or heard them. Is it true that after a certain age you can’t become fit physically and mentally? Absolutely not! Research is showing how being physically active also increases our mental ability. You can not only […]
ME–RUN?
April 9th, 2015 by Joan Maiden
Spring if finally here. I’m excited to be able to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air after a long winter. It’s a great time to start running! Ok, I know what you’re thinking “I can’t run. I’m too old, I have joint problem.” I used these same excuses for over 25 years. […]
Don’t Exercise for Your Health
March 4th, 2015 by Joan Maiden
“(Do) not fall into the rut of “exercising for your health”. Wallace Wattles wrote these words over 100 years ago. In many ways he was way ahead of his time. (His writings were the basis for “The Secret”.) He goes on to say, “Everyone is the better for a little all round use of the […]
Birthday Reflections
February 3rd, 2015 by Joan Maiden
My birthday is always a time of reflection. Once again we had my annual birthday blizzard–February 1. This year I officially became a senior citizen, 62. Do I mind that milestone? Not really. I agree with Betty Friedan “Aging is not lost youth but a new state of opportunity and strength.” Looking back over […]
