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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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What do your clothes say about you? Jan 18, 2023

Clothing is an extension of who you are. You tell the world who you are, what you do, where you go and when, by what you wear on your back.

Your clothing is your business card. Your clothes reveal more about your internal life than you may realize. Every item in your closet is the result of a...

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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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What will you let go of in 2023? Jan 04, 2023

You can’t start this new year, a new chapter in your life if you are stuck in the old one. If you want to create a new self, or a new destiny, you first look at what it is you need to change about yourself.
Maybe you only have a few habits that don’t serve you and you would like to...

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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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How to select your Word of the Year Dec 21, 2022

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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The Secret to a Fulfilling Life Dec 14, 2022

Recently I attended a networking event hosted by a group of women. I struggled with what I wanted to wear. It was cold and rainy outside. The location was over 30 minutes from my home. I truly wanted to put on my p.j.'s and stay home and watch Christmas movies.

Do you ever feel that way? Do you...

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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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