T = Tea Green tea, that is!  Green tea is loaded with disease-fighting compounds called catechins.  Steep your green tea as long as you can.  The darker the tea the more catechins will be in your cup.

U = User-friendly If you are trying to lose weight, start a workout routine or even break a habit, make sure it’s a plan that you can live with.  If it’s not user-friendly you may not be able to stick with it.

V = Vacation There are many types of vacations.  Have you been on one lately?  If a week long vacation to the beach or the mountains is not in you’re near future, take a vacation for a day or even a couple of hours.  You know what you like.  Schedule that activity (or non-activity) and enjoy every minute of it!

W = Weights Muscles can be built up and maintained at all ages, which in turn makes you strong.  Who doesn’t want to be strong?  For women in midlife and beyond, weight bearing exercise will help keep your bones strong too.  Such a deal!!  You don’t have to belong to a gym to lift weights.  You can get your own for home or office.

X = Xeriscape This is a trademarked name for water conversation.  I decide it was a worthwhile word to remind you to take it easy on water usage.  This is a precious resource that we take for granted.  Not to sound like your mother…but there are people in our world who don’t have the abundance that we have!  Be mindful when you turn on the tap!

Y = Yoga Of course!  Learn a few yoga positions and practice them or take a class.  CAUTION:  Yoga can cause flexibility and relaxation!

Z = Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-z-z-z-z-z-z-z Did you know that when you skimp on sleep your brain thinks you’re low on fuel and sends a signal to your stomach to start growling.  It seems that snoozing at least 7 hours per night is good for your waistline!