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The sad truth is that as we midlifers get older that little bulge of belly fat gets bigger and more stubborn with every passing year. In your twenties you could dismiss it… a passing thing, you think. With a little more exercise it’ll be gone in a day or two. But now you’re in your forties, fifties, maybe just into your sixties? The Boomer generation stretches across all three… and that “little” bulge is now a BIG bulge. When was the last time you got into those skinny jeans?

I hate exercise. I really do. I’ve got all the equipment, the clothes, the shoes, the music gizmo to keep me entertained… but I still hate exercise and find every excuse to not go to the gym. But here’s a great idea I think will satisfy. Dance it off!

Get yourself to a local class, ballroom, night club or even your living room and dance your self silly. If you don’t have a partner, go on your own. When the room is full of jiving bodies, who knows who you’re dancing with anyway? If you are staying home to dance, just juice up the music and move!!!! Do this at least once or twice a week. Drink lots of water— no alcohol, unfortunately… that just puts the pounds right back on. And enjoy! You’d be surprised how music can shake it up and sweat it off. If you really want to have fun, dress up for the occasion, wear a funny hat, pretend your “Dancing with the Stars” – don’t take yourself too seriously and just have a good time. That belly baby will move and groove to the tunes and melt away. Honest.