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How to select your Word of the Year f word to live by fwords word of the year Jan 03, 2024

I love selecting a Word of the Year. It feels very different from crossing a goal off my list. It is an intention, a mantra to guide my daily actions and become a better version of myself.

It takes me several days or a week to select a word. You might have one knocking you on the head. I have...

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My Thoughts on Aging Dec 27, 2023

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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7 Ideas for Creating Great Holiday Outfits Dec 20, 2023

Given that we have so much to do during the holidays, who wants to stress about what to wear? Here are some simple tips on creating party outfits that are chic and unique.

  1. Add some Red. Try a red sweater, purse, scarf or shoe with a neutral trouser and white ruffled blouse. Or mix some red in...
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What good is being thin if your brain isn’t healthy? Dec 13, 2023

Have you ever thought about brain healthy foods? Today I want to share some of the best brain healthy foods that also assist in fat loss.

Let’s first talk about Omega-3 fatty acids. Why? Because Omega-3 fatty acids play a critical role in the health of your brain cells. Not only that, but...

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How to REALLY build better habits Dec 05, 2023

You’ve probably heard that it takes 21 days to develop a new habit. As it turns out, that’s not exactly true. This myth comes from a study done by a plastic surgeon, Maxwell Maltz, who wrote a best-selling book in the 1950s about how long it took his patients to notice physical...

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Do NOT Throw in the Towel f word to live by fwordstoliveby holiday eating Nov 28, 2023

As you approach the holiday season, I bet you are already doubting your strength when it comes to resisting the delicious holiday treats you’ll be tempted to eat. Let me share a simple little mindset tip that will help you resist eating everything in sight.

Ask yourself “Is this worth...

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10 Ways Not to Grow Old aging f word to live by fwordstoliveby Nov 22, 2023

Getting older is a privilege not everyone gets. Embrace this wonderful time in your life. Take these tips and make each day better. Remember – you are the greatest project you will ever work on.

  1. Mindset. How do you talk about aging? Are you negative about it, or do you see it as a glorious...
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Attitude of Gratitude Dressing Nov 15, 2023

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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What Not to Wear - EVER Nov 08, 2023

Over the years of working with women, I’ve discovered a few things that women should NEVER wear because it doesn’t look good on any of us. I’m not going to put you down (like some of those reality shows) but hopefully lift you up. Here goes – What Not to Wear -EVER.

  1. Too...
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Seven Lessons Learned from Sober October f word to live by fwordstoliveby sober october Nov 01, 2023

There is never a good time to give up anything, especially alcohol. Drinking is so normalized and so unquestioned in our society that we don’t give it a second thought. But when you give up alcohol there are several questions! “Why are you doing this?” “Are you going to go...

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Does it feel like a Trick or a Treat to get Dressed? f word to live by fall fashion fashion Oct 24, 2023

When you open your closet door does it feel like a night full of frights or a bag of delights? The holidays are just around the corner, and I want to share five styling tips that work great for any holiday event you have coming up. Enjoy finding your most bewitching self.

  1. Are your waist or...
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How to Lick the Sugar Habit Oct 18, 2023

Do you realize how much sugar is added to our food?

Meat packers feed sugar to animals prior to slaughter to improve the flavor and color of cured meat. Sugar in the form of corn syrup and dehydrated molasses is often added to hamburgers sold in restaurants to reduce shrinkage. Have you seen the...

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