Karin Weinstein, Author at Fit Bottomed Girls

The Sandwich Generation: My Story of Caring for Aging Parents While Raising Kids

Karin Weinstein — Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:15 +0000

It’s 3 a.m. and I’m woken from a sound sleep. Someone is calling for help. In a panic, I rouse my husband and we race downstairs. My father-in-law has fallen. Again. That was our life for the better part of a year. Living Between Two Generations That Need You For that year, my husband and I were the primary caregivers for his ailing father, who was living with us. Our kids needed us. Work needed us. The laundry needed us. The bills needed us. The kitchen needed us. My mother-in-law needed us. My father-in-law needed us. My father-in-law was in…

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Weighted Vests for Walking: Do They Build Bone or Is It Just Hype?

Karin Weinstein — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:20 +0000

Weighted vests are having a moment. They’re touted as a simple way to boost strength, build bone, and make everyday movement more “effective.” “Should I wear a weighted vest while I walk?” is one of the most common questions I hear in my role as an osteoporosis strength coach. Weighted vests have become a popular “hack” in the wellness world, often promoted as an easy way to build bone density, strength, or endurance. Some of the voices most loudly touting their benefits are also benefitting in some way from their sale — so it’s important to separate marketing claims from…

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Somatic Yoga: How Slowing Down Changes Everything

Karin Weinstein — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:00:39 +0000

We live in a world that celebrates exhaustion. We brag about being busy, wear sleep deprivation like a badge of honor, and even turn mindfulness into another productivity hack. Yet when we finally collapse on the couch at the end of the day, the things we call “relaxing”—scrolling, streaming, sipping—rarely leave us feeling restored. They’re distractions, not renewal. In truth, even the rushing itself can be a distraction, keeping us from noticing what lies underneath. What if slowing down could actually refill your tank in a way that lasts? What if rest wasn’t something you had to earn, but something…

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When Should You Get a DEXA Scan? Experts Say Sooner Than You Think

Karin Weinstein — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:00:20 +0000

Bone loss begins to accelerate for all women in their mid-30s, so if you’re under 50 and think DEXA scans and bone density concerns don’t apply to you—hold up. This is information you’ll want under your belt sooner rather than later. Let’s talk about why. What is a DEXA Scan? A DEXA scan (short for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry) is a quick, non-invasive test that measures the mineral content of your bones to assess bone density and monitor changes over time. While it uses a small amount of radiation, exposure is minimal—about one-tenth that of a chest x-ray and less than…

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What I Wish I Knew Before Perimenopause: My Journey to Hormone Replacement Therapy

Karin Weinstein — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:58 +0000

I distinctly remember my first hot flash. My husband and I had stopped for breakfast on our way to Atlantic City for an overnight stay. Sitting in the booth across from him, I suddenly felt heat rising through my body—like someone had turned up my internal thermostat. I started laughing. “I think I’m having my first hot flash,” I said. Moments later, I stood up and walked outside. It was as if I had heated up the air around me and needed to move. That was more than six years ago. The First Hot Flash—and the Perimenopause Symptoms That Followed…

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What Death Taught Me About Life: A Mindful Approach to Grief, Loss, and Aging

Karin Weinstein — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:00:29 +0000

Note: The post below references my experiences with and thoughts on death and dying. These are topics we each must approach in our own way and in our own time. If you feel ready to dive in with me, read on. “All we know is that everything ends. Our collective death denial inspires us to behave like we can live forever. But we don’t have forever to create the life we want.” ― Alua Arthur, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End Facing the Fear: Turning Toward Death Like people in the world of Harry Potter…

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Healthspan vs. Lifespan: Why Women Are Living Longer—but Not Healthier

Karin Weinstein — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:54 +0000

We’re living longer than ever before—but are we living better? Thanks to medical advancements and lifestyle shifts, the average lifespan has increased more than our great-grandparents ever imagined. But there’s a catch: we’re spending more of those extra years in poor health. And for women, that reality hits even harder. Lifespan vs. Healthspan: What’s the Difference? Let’s break it down: Lifespan is the number of years we live. Healthspan is the number of those years we’re actually healthy. In other words? Quantity vs. quality. According to the World Health Organization, the average global gap between lifespan and healthspan is nearly 10 years.…

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Want Stronger Bones? Here’s How to Start Impact Training at Any Age

Karin Weinstein — Wed, 28 May 2025 09:00:19 +0000

“Wait… You Want Me to Jump?” When I suggest adding impact training to the fitness routines of my over-50 clients, I often get wide eyes and raised eyebrows. They picture explosive box jumps or high-impact plyometrics — and understandably, that sounds intimidating, especially for someone who’s never tried it, hasn’t done it in decades, or is navigating osteoporosis or osteopenia. But here’s the thing: impact training doesn’t have to mean leaping tall boxes in a single bound. In fact, it can be surprisingly simple — and a lot closer to the ground — yet still build stronger bones. What Is…

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Fasting for Women: What You Need to Know Before Trying It

Karin Weinstein — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:24:29 +0000

Fasting for non-religious reasons – and whether it’s good or bad for you – has become a hot topic in the health and fitness space. Everyone has an opinion and they seem to be getting more and more passionate about it by the day. Jump into the comments section of an Instagram post of fasting and you’ll see what I mean. Personally, I wake up HUNGRY. My sister can’t look at food before noon. I feel like crap if I don’t eat before working out. My friend Jules feels like crap if she does eat before working out. As far…

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Essential Women’s Health Resources: Where to Find Evidence-Based Information

Karin Weinstein — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:03 +0000

Please note: In this article, the term ‘women’ is used inclusively to encompass all individuals who menstruate or have menstruated, regardless of gender identity. Let’s be clear: Access to real, evidence-based health information shouldn’t be controversial—but here we are. In a political climate where women’s bodies are constantly under fire, the quiet erasure of more than 8,000 pages from federal health websites isn’t just suspicious—it’s dangerous. These aren’t just random webpages; they’re vital resources on everything from contraception and maternal mortality to LGBTQ+ youth health and clinical trial diversity. The kind of information that saves lives, supports providers, and empowers…

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