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Iva is the founder of Women Blazing Trails. She created this site back in 2019 to help other women over 50 start over again, find self-confidence and regain control of their lives and happiness. When she's not writing, she's driving around on her scooter in her tiny town of Panajachel, Guatemala feeding street dogs and helping the poor people here.
75 Hard Truth Bombs Everyone Needs Right Now
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75 Hard Truth Bombs Everyone Needs Right Now

Let’s be real. Life after 50 isn’t all sunshine and yoga mats. It’s full of lessons that slap you…

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15 Simple Couch Exercises You Can Do While Bingeing Netflix

Who said fitness has to mean sweating at the gym or buying expensive exercise equipment? I didn’t and never…

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50 Things I Might Be Too Old For
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50 Things I Might Be Too Old For

The other day, while I was taking my daily walk, I stopped by a second-hand store to see what…

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Doctor-Approved Moves to Loosen Stiff Joints After 60
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Doctor-Approved Moves to Loosen Stiff Joints After 60

Sore and stiff joints are one of the most common complaints among people over 60, and this discomfort can…

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5 Benefits of Aging – Because Getting Old Isn’t As Shitty As You Think!
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5 Benefits of Aging – Because Getting Old Isn’t As Shitty As You Think!

Most people think getting older is all about stiff joints, wrinkles, and those strange noises your body makes when…

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15 Tips For Dealing With Social Anxiety So You Don’t Feel Awkward

Social anxiety leaves you feeling afraid of being judged or embarrassed, usually to the point that you avoid any…

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15 Simple Tips to Help You Lose Weight and Keep it Off!
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15 Simple Tips to Help You Lose Weight and Keep it Off!

Losing weight is not always easy, but with the right mindset, a positive attitude, and some helpful tips, you…

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How to Move Your Body So it Doesn’t Fall Apart After 60
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How to Move Your Body So it Doesn’t Fall Apart After 60

Once you hit 60, your body starts sending you little reminders that you’re not 25 anymore. Knees hurt, back…

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Why Walking Is Still the Best Anti-Aging Exercise Ever
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Why Walking Is Still the Best Anti-Aging Exercise Ever

We all want to stay young forever, but unfortunately, we can’t and don’t. Aging is inevitable. How you age…

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9 Simple Exercises That Boost Focus and Clarity
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9 Simple Exercises That Boost Focus and Clarity

Ever walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Or start a sentence, forget what the point was…

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Hi, I’m Iva!

In 2012, I left my abusive relationship and began my total life overhaul. This included changing my career and trading in my home country of Canada for beautiful Guatemala. I now help women find the strength and courage to live the life they deserve and desire!

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