Tag Archives: health

Connecting With Friends

Posted on April 9, 2020 by janieleeds

I’ve been trying to just keep my kids and me safe and healthy. Minding my own business and helping friends and family as we are isolated. FaceTime has become a good way to stay close although I’d prefer just talking … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50 | Tagged connecting with people, Coronavirus, FaceTime, health, home, isolation, video chat | 12 Comments

I Have A New Trainer!

Posted on October 26, 2018 by janieleeds

I have a new trainer at the gym and she’s amazing! She counts the reps. She focuses on my posture. She talks with me. She is encouraging and she pushes me to my limits. We laugh and joke! What a … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50 | Tagged feeling sore but happy, fitness, gratitude for bloggers, gym, gym trainer, health, lifting weights, pushing my limits, relationships | 32 Comments

Weather, It’s An Illness

Posted on October 18, 2018 by janieleeds

I have been battling migraines for the last few days. Just like the barometer that can’t seem to find a steady zone in which to stay, my head goes from feeling fine to excruciating migraines. It doesn’t help that the … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50 | Tagged barometer changes, cold temps, fall weather, frost, global warming, health, migraines | 19 Comments

When Your Kid Wants To Come Home From College

Posted on September 19, 2018 by janieleeds

My kid went to University in August and started falling apart. How the hell it happened in the blink of an eye is beyond me considering I think I have a good grasp on my kids normally. But this turn of … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, Uncategorized | Tagged advice, changes, counseling, ex-husband, health, helping your kid to succeed, home, homesick at college, homesick freshman, relationships, single mom, University transfer student | 14 Comments

Why Smoke?

Posted on August 7, 2018 by janieleeds

Well, so far, day 5 is going good. I’m still too stuffed up with this cold to smoke which helps tremendously. But I know that I am a work in progress in the whole quitting smoking arena. I think many … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged advice, breaking bad habits, cigarettes, guilt, health, quit smoking, relationships, shame, smoking after divorce | 4 Comments

Rocky Theme Song

Posted on April 15, 2018 by janieleeds

Rocky‘s theme song Gonna Fly Now feels right to post today. It’s a classic that even if you’ve never seen the movie, you know that song, right? Is there anyone who didn’t recognize it? I’m putting it below in case … Continue reading →

Posted in daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, music, the daily post, Uncategorized | Tagged Bill Conti, changes, finding my mojo, fitness, Gonna fly now, health, life, life struggles, relationships, Rocky, Rocky Balboa, spiritual healing, Sylvester Stallone | 13 Comments

One Slip Up

Posted on March 11, 2018 by janieleeds

Ok, I’ve got to be honest here. Today, on Day 7, I slipped and had one. It didn’t even taste good and I have guilt over it. At any point while I was smoking, I could have stopped, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, addiction, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged bad behavior, day 7, family, health, healthy choices, learn from your mistakes, quitting smoking, relationships, starting over, thoughts, truth | 14 Comments

Uncompromising Doesn’t Mean B*tch

Posted on March 8, 2018 by janieleeds

I compromised my whole life. I put myself last on the list for ages, in many situations. I did what I felt was right by putting others first. I lost sight of myself because of my decisions. While I won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, daily prompt, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged #internationalwomensday, bitch, changes, crest white strips, crossfit, health, manicure, new me, quitting smoking, spirituality, taking care of me | 15 Comments

I Quit Again

Posted on March 6, 2018 by janieleeds

So I had a really good weekend which I haven’t been able to say for awhile. I went to a friend’s house who lives on the beach and spent the night on Saturday night. We had dinner, drank wine, watched … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, women 50 | Tagged a new me, bad habit, changes, cold turkey, friendship, health, new routine, nicotine, quitting smoking, the patch | 13 Comments