Losing weight over 50 doesn't have to be a struggle
At 69 years old, after years of complaining that I needed to lose weight I finally got disgusted enough to do it. I had done it before, or at least I had tried...countless times. At the most I would lose 5 lbs. Then I went on a fancy overpriced program with a coach and a big hole in my wallet. I lost 20 lbs and about $400. A month after stopping the program I gained it all back.
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Read full storyHow to Look Expensive Using Key Wardrobe Pieces
When it comes to personal style, a few key pieces will go farther than fast fashion. Here is how you can look expensive, without over-complicating your wardrobe. Pointing no fingers at anyone, people tend to stock up on clothing that they never actually wear. For the carbon cost of making your clothes, you should wear them for as long as you can. McKinsey report that the global fast fashion industry is costing around 4% of global emissions. If everyone switched to saving money to buy a high quality, long-lasting item of clothing instead of many less expensive, easily destroyed pieces, that figure would drop. The trick to all this? That you use fewer items of clothing to make a better impact on both the environment and your sense of style.
Read full storyThe Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali: The All-You-Can-Enjoy Buffet of Pleasures Starts Here
Thank you to our West Coast writer Kathy Leong for this great piece on the Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali. For addicts of four-star hotels and ocean sunsets, the Westin Maui Resort & Spa is endowed with all the elements of a tropical paradise…and then some. Where shall we start? The six-pack of swimming pools with not just one, but two waterslides? The infinity hot tub overlooking the Pacific with layers of sand to massage your toes? Or how about the flamingo-laden koi ponds embraced by waterfalls and gardens? In addition to these trimmings, the hotel honors Maui’s cultural roots, and to that extent, the Westin celebrates all that makes Hawaii, Hawaii.
Read full storyCity Life vs Suburban Living — What Baby Boomers Need to Know
I have struggled when trying to decide between the convenience of being in a walkable city to the quiet community feel that the suburbs offer. As a 69 year old (with a 70 year old husband), we are smack in that baby boomer generation. Baby boomers are a fast growing population of people from aged 54 to 74. We have seen and experienced many changes in our lifetime, from the end of World War II to the technological revolution. As we continue to age, it is time to consider where they we live out our golden years. Should I remain in the city or make the switch to suburban living? This blog post explores the pros and cons of both lifestyles for baby boomers so that you can make an informed decision about what is right for yourself.
Read full storyBeauty products for women over 50
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Read full storyDay Trips You Can Take From Fort Lauderdale
Are you looking for a fun day trip to take from Fort Lauderdale? Whether you’re a local or visiting the area, there are plenty of great spots within a few hours' drive from Fort Lauderdale that make the perfect day trip destination. So grab your friends and get ready for an adventure! Here are three of my favorite day trips you can take from Fort Lauderdale whether you're visiting from out of town, a snowbird, or like me....live in the area.
Read full story10 easy lifestyle changes
While I've always talked about health and wellness, turning 69 made me want to be less willy-nilly about taking care of myself properly and actually set out a program of daily habits that would help me stay at my peak. I needed them to be easy and most of all achievable. Saying that I'd run 10 miles a day when I can barely walk 2 miles would have been a ridiculous goal (and set me up for failure).
Read full storyExplore the World and Indulge in Luxury on the Norwegian Prima
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Read full storySpending Valentine's Day at home
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Read full storyA brief history of the tea towel and why we love them
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Read full storyGuide to Valentine’s Day Gifts
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Read full storyValentine's Day Gift Guide for foodies
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Read full storyA colorful Valentine's Day at Dylan's Candy Bar
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Read full storyShoes made on a kibbutz
Disclosure: This is not a compensated or sponsored post. I was provided the product for review purposes only. All opinions expressed here are my own. Yes, he beat me to the punch this week when he wrote about his Naot Galaxy sneakers. I'm a little upset because not only did he admit that he doesn't listen to me, but the plan was to write about both his Men's Galaxy sneakers and my Halny shoes right here on Champagne Living - TOGETHER in one post. The man certainly keeps me on my toes. But, his admitting that I was right and he was wrong makes me feel a LOT better about it. After 42 years of marriage, the one-upmanship still exists.
Read full storyStay Organized with a Planner
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Read full storyLiving a positive life
Life is all about making the most of what we have. There will be plenty of worries and responsibilities in our way, so we have to make sure that we’re doing what we can to see the positives. Life has a funny way of balancing out the good and the bad. When the good times come along, we have to enjoy them to the max. When the bad times come, we have to find the positives.
Read full storyManaging Stress
Are you bogged down by stress? Are you beginning to realize that it’s affecting your life in many ways? Are you concerned about the toll it’s taking on your overall level of health?
Read full storyLive Lavishly While Saving Conservatively
Fortunately, you don’t have to take the sparkle out of your lifestyle by being financially conscientious. Frugality doesn’t take much work and done right, it can even allow you to improve upon your lavish standard of living. Here are four easy tips to help you learn to save while enjoying all of life’s little luxuries.
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