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Lifestyle Changes
What You’ll Discover Here: Welcome
Welcome! I’m so glad you decided to join me on this exciting new chapter in our lives. Being an empty nester can be scary, frustrating, depressing and sad, all emotions that can lead us to make unhealthy choices. We’re walking a new path in life and not sure of the road. Healthy Empty Nest is […]
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In The Kitchen
My Favorite Healthy Summer Soup: Farmers Garden Bounty Soup
My New Favorite Soup I’ve found a new favorite summer soup!! I’ve always loved chicken soup with vegetables but it often lacked a lot of flavor or made with the same vegetables every time. BORING. You know, the typical carrots, celery, potatoes, onions and peas. Now don’t get me wrong. I like these vegetables just […]
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In The Kitchen
Healthy Snacks For Women Over 50
I love food. I like to cook it. I love the smell of most of it. I love the taste of it. I love the way it comforts me. I love FOOD! That’s one of the reasons I gained over 50 pounds in the last 10 years. And I’m miserable. One of the reasons I […]
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7 Ways To Boost Self Care When You’re Feeling Down
Many empty nest moms feel an almost instant loss, making them feel down and almost depressed. When this happened to me, I wasn’t interested in loving myself so much. I kind of let myself wallow in the pain of loneliness for a while. But it got to the point that I would spend hours staring […]
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Does Being Healthy Mean Eating Like A Rabbit?
Hello Empty Nester! Now that the house is empty it’s time to take care of yourself. If you’re like me you’ve neglected yourself while taking care of everyone else. I know I managed to add a few (uh hmm, several) pounds, lost sight of who I am and basically became last on my list. That’s […]
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