Becky Williamson's Page

Hi all,

Well, I'm in a bit of a pickle! I've been working on a fitness/lifestyle/nutrition book for "baby boomer" women for a few months now. Had a title all picked out and everything.........until I found someone else on the internet has recently launched a similarly entitled book (but with a different approach). Yikes.

So, I've decided to run a contest at my blog to have my readers dream up a title!

You guys want in? I'd love the help. I'm offering a prize for the winning suggestion.

If yo… Continue

The clock is ticking down on the shopping days left until Christmas. If you’ve hit a wall on what to get your friends or family, consider a gift that will enhance your loved one’s health and well-being. With obesity at an all–time high, just about all of us know someone who could stand to lose a few pounds and make positive changes in their health.


Here are some ideas:

Foam roller
A foam roller is a great self-massage device and sports performance tool that should be in every exerciser… Continue

Statistically speaking, individuals who carry more of their weight in their belly are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. Of course, this doesn't mean that someone with a beer belly will have a heart attack while someone who has a slim waist won't. However, watching the size of your waistline is a smart thing to do if you've got heart disease or diabetes in your family.

Here is a quick and easy way to check your risk for cardiovascular disease:

All you need… Continue