Embrace Your
Best Chapter With Us!
Welcome to FitOverFifty – your compassionate and empowering guide to living an active, healthy, and fulfilling life beyond the age of 50.
Here, you'll discover realistic fitness routines, practical nutrition advice, positive mindset strategies, and everyday wellness tips designed to help you age with vitality, confidence, and joy.
Meet Our
Inspiring Contributors!
Each contributor brings a unique perspective, background, and passion for wellness over 50—from fitness professionals and nutritionists to life coaches and individuals sharing their personal journeys. Their diverse experiences create a rich tapestry of insights and support.
Our authors are dedicated to providing clear, actionable, and empathetic advice. They break down wellness concepts into realistic, age-appropriate strategies that help you invest in your health and reclaim your energy.
Whether you're just starting your wellness journey or looking for new inspiration, their stories and expertise are here to guide, motivate, and connect you with ways to live your fullest life after 50.
Hi, I’m Susan Carmichael! I started writing about health and fitness in my mid-fifties after realizing how many wellness spaces overlooked people our age. With a background in physical therapy and a passion for lifelong learning, I focus on realistic, sustainable habits that help us thrive,not just survive, as we age. From low-impact workouts and joint-friendly routines to mindset shifts and healthy recipes, I share what’s worked for me and countless others. My goal? To help women 50+ feel strong, confident, and empowered inside and out.
Susan Carmichael
Active-aging advocate helping women 50+ feel strong, centered, and energized.
Hi, I’m Janet Withmore! I began sharing my thoughts on life after 50 when I noticed how few spaces truly spoke to the depth, humor, and complexity of this season. With a background in storytelling and a lifelong curiosity about what helps women feel grounded and fulfilled, I write about everything from reinventing your sense of purpose to nurturing relationships, style, wellness, and self-trust. I don’t claim to have all the answers but I do believe in asking the right questions, listening to our own wisdom, and embracing change with courage and grace. My goal? To create a space where women 50+ feel seen, inspired, and supported as they navigate life’s second (and often most meaningful) chapter.
Janet Withmore
Helping women in their second act feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Hi, I’m Deborah Lane! I started sharing my journey after losing over 80 pounds—not just because of the physical change, but because of everything it taught me about strength, self-worth, and starting over. For years, I felt stuck, exhausted, and disconnected from my own body. But step by step, I rebuilt my habits, mindset, and relationship with myself. Now, I write to encourage other women who are ready to make a change—whether it’s losing weight, reclaiming confidence, or simply believing they’re worth the effort. I don’t believe in quick fixes or shame-based advice. I believe in honesty, grace, and small steps that lead to big shifts. My goal? To create a space where women feel empowered, supported, and reminded that it’s never too late to become who you want to be—inside and out.
Deborah Lane
Helping women in their second act feel seen, supported, and empowered.