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Lose some pants! closet cleaning f word to live by fashion fwordstoliveby Mar 01, 2023

In this final round of the closet diet, we are talking about PANTS!

What you wear around your bottom half can make you look tall and thin or short and fat. It is time to say goodbye to any pant that is not making you (and your bottom) look its best! Ask yourself the following questions to see if...

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How to Get More Enjoyment from Your Wardrobe f word to live by fashion fwordstoliveby Feb 21, 2023

Do you look at your wardrobe, shrug, and want to walk away? Are you uninspired? Do you wear the same basic uniform every day? Have you thought about calling it quits with fashion?

Just so you know, everyone gets into slumps about what they’re wearing. It often takes months and sometimes...

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Did you say “Happy Valentine’s Day” in a pair of granny panties? f word to live by fwordstoliveby self care Feb 15, 2023

While we all love grandmothers, granny underwear is quite another story.

Have any of these thoughts stopped you from having great lingerie?

  • No one sees my underwear so why bother?
  • Pretty underwear is not practical and it’s uncomfortable.
  • Lingerie is for young people with perfect bodies.
  • ...
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The Closet Diet Continued - February’s Project: Lose some tops! closet cleaning f word to live by fwordstoliveby Feb 08, 2023

In January we started the Closet Diet with five easy steps. February is the month to lose weight in the “top” section of your closet. My guess is, like most people, you wear only 20% of the shirts hanging in your closet. This month let’s try to shed some of the 80% that is just...

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3 Lessons I’ve Learned from Dry January dry january f word to live by fwordstoliveby Feb 01, 2023

From my years of experience working with women in the fitness and fashion industry, I’ve concluded that you can transform yourself from what you Eat & Drink, Wear and Think.

In 2018 I found the online fitness program the FASTer Way to Fat Loss. I remember when I first started the...

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Start Your Closet Diet with 5 Easy Steps closet cleaning f word to live by fashion Jan 23, 2023

It seems to be an annual ritual for many: eat, drink, and spend money in December; starve, refrain and pay in January.

Why not add to your January fun and put your closet on a diet too?

Fat closets are an epidemic. I have yet to see a closet that could not benefit from the loss of a few pounds....

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A Clean Slate Starting Today – January 12 beautifulbuildup f word to live by fwordstoliveby toxicteardown Jan 11, 2023

Have you ever used this phrase on anyone – “I don’t care what you say, there is no excuse for _______"(insert the rest) 

  • not doing your homework, 
  • *forgetting to make your bed, 
  • *not brushing your teeth etc.” 

Actually, making excuses is a natural...

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My Thoughts on Aging aging f word to live by fwordstoliveby new year resolutions Dec 27, 2022

Are you one that cringes when a birthday rolls around or are you like me and love to celebrate another year? Growing older is a privilege not granted to everyone. And I feel like age is a limit we impose upon ourselves.

After menopause some women start to feel invisible and that they are no...

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Surviving the Holidays 12 days of christmas f word to live by fwordstoliveby Dec 06, 2022

Hannah Fulkerson, psychotherapist, gives practical advice to those who struggle with feeling jolly and happy during the holidays. Please share this with anyone you think could use some support.

 

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The Twelve Days of Christmas 12 days of christmas f word to live by fwordstoliveby Nov 23, 2022

As the holiday season approaches, there seems to be more pressure to “have it all together.” First of all, who has it all together? Not me that’s for sure. But I’m offering The 12 Days of Christmas as a holiday survival guide for increased confidence with all things...

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How to Dress with Gratitude f word to live by fashion fwordstoliveby gratitude holiday dressing Nov 09, 2022

There is much to be thankful for – wonderful FAMILY, amazing FRIENDS, good FOOD while having a ton of FUN! Let’s show our hosts how thankful we really are by how we show up to their dinner party– physically and mentally.

Take these tips and have a wonderful evening

  1. Put Some...
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Is it time for an oil change? f word to live by fwordstoliveby oil wellness Nov 01, 2022

Oil has been the black sheep of the beauty world because of its greasy nature. But there are good oils for our diet and oils that can keep your skin glowing all winter long.

Over the last several years I have discovered oils that have benefited my health and my skin. I’m excited to share...

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