How to Age Beautifully

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Aging Beautifully

Wouldn't it be nice to have a "fountain of youth"?? But, maybe we have one in our own backyard and we don't even know it. The "fountain of youth" is never what you expect it to be. :)

*Wash Up 

Freshly plucked brows are ripe for infection, so be sure that you have freshly washed hands so that bacteria cannot be transferred. And just in case you aren't happy with your tweezers, to date, the best I have ever used are by Tweezerman!

6 Ways To Slow Things Down 

1. Pack in a couple of things that you love to do each day. You would be amazed at how much that can help. If you are having a miserable day, trust me, it shows on your face.

2. Never go out of the house without your sunblock. I was reading somewhere that ALL of those minutes add up!

3. Make weekends as much fun as they were when you were in your teens. These two days should not be a continuation of your week. That means a whole lot less work.

4. Learn to laugh more. It can be as simple as reading the comics every Saturday morning. It's something that my husband and daughter look forward to every weekend.

5. Increase your fruits and veggies to between 5 and 7 servings a day. I know that it's not quite like having a croissant with coffee in the afternoon (which I would prefer to do) but the veggies can they reduce your chances of getting some forms of cancer, and they are easy on the waistline.

6. Go for a nice leisurely walk around the block. It's not calorie burning that you want to do today. The aim is just to enjoy!

Sun Block 

I only wish I knew what I know about sunblock when I was a teen. Don't even want to think of all of those days when I used to bake out in the sun.

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Things That Are Changing 

I know that I shouldn't try, but nothing annoys me more than NOT being able to keep up with my 20 something daughter. I can go through the same exercise program and be breathless and she hasn't even broken a sweat. The fact that I have 29 years on her doesn't seem to carry any weight in my mind.

However... that is no reason to let things slide... and they definitely will if I don't keep those exercises up.

Just finished and I'm breathless. :(

A Good Night's Sleep

We might have been able to party every night when we were younger, but not anymore. Your body is repairing itself while we sleep, so be sure to give it that necessary 8 hours... or more if you can manage it.

Have you ever noticed how much better you look after a good night's sleep!!

Staging Your Comeback 

Staging Your Comeback: A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 45

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Are you ready to leave behind your old ways??

;)

*Racking Up Extra Steps 

Decide on how many steps you want to take over the duration of a day. For the purpose of this tip, I have chosen five thousand steps. It might sound like a lot unless you are very active, but there are a lot of tricks to help you work your way up to that number. Here's a few to get you started.
-walk around the kitchen as the coffee is dripping
-go for a walk around the block
-if you are headed for the bathroom, choose the one upstairs instead of the closest
-collect the mail instead of letting your husband pick it up on the way home
-empty the dishwasher a few pieces at a time and be sure to incorporate a lot of bending and stretching for good measure.
-sneak in a lot of five minute walks. They are quick and a few minutes here and there can all add up.

Care to Throw a Snowball??

"The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball."
Doug Larson

*Is It Hot Yet? 

If you are experiencing hot weather, chances are you have the makings of sweaty feet. For that reason alone it is very important to drink plenty of fluids and keep up with your exercise. Both will regulate your body temperature and help with the sweating issue.

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The Joys of Mineral Makeup 

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This is all the coverage I need and my skin never looked healthier. And with summer coming, this is what you want everyone to see... healthy skin!

The Fountain of Smart 

We have enough youth, how about a Fountain of Smart? Mug

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You have to admit... this is funny and I could have handed out a lot of these mugs this weekend on the way to the mall. Where do these people learn to drive??

What's Your Take on Vitamins? 

I'm sort of sitting on the fence about the whole vitamin each day issue and part of the problem was the size of the vitamins. They are HUGE! I was talking to the doctor about this one day and she just laughed... Take children's vitamins then." They are easy to take and they don't taste half bad either. Just thought that I would pass that along. Taking a lower dose is better than taking nothing at all!!

Aging in the News 

Antibiotic Delayed Aging in Experiments With Mice
By NICHOLAS WADE A new star has appeared in the field of drugs that delay aging in laboratory animals, and are therefore candidates for doing the same in ...
Dieting Monkeys Offer Hope for Living Longer
The two monkeys are part of a study of the links between diet and aging. By NICHOLAS WADE A long-awaited study of aging in rhesus monkeys suggests, ...
Aging Red Line to Get $177 Million Overhaul Metro Rehab to Begin ...
The $177 million project, intended primarily to rehabilitate the oldest and busiest part of the aging rail system, was already in the works before the June ...
Is Facebook Aging Gracefully?
Rod Buchignani, a 64-year-old retired educator, is one of a growing number of Facebook users over the age of 55. He joined last year, but the 64-year-old ...

Hot Dogs that Look Like Spiders 

Be a Kid Again

A friend who has long since moved away used to do this all the time. She would slash the hot dog in eight places and then put it on a stick over the coals of a fire. As it cooked, it curled looking just like a spider. Not sure if this is a lost art or what!!

Anyone have any better directions than that?? I can remember that my kids thought that it was really cool! Now I wish I had written down EXACTLY how she slashed the hot dogs. Someday, I just might have grandchildren to impress! ;)

So, I'm thinking that "being a kid again" is a great way to slow down the aging clock!

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Another Fountain of Youth 

Fountain of Youth

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This chandelier is called... "The Fountain of Youth" and it's working for me ;)

*Slowing Down 

As you age, nails begin to slow down just how fast they can grow. That obviously explains why as a teen, your nails seem to grow with little effort from you.

How fast you get rid of those dead skin cells is slowing down as well. We might have got away with a simply cleansing system when we were younger, but now we need to exfoliate to bring out that complexion that is hiding under all of that dead skin.

*Did You Know

Here is something interesting... the skin can make new cells twice as fast when you are asleep. Now isn't that a really good reason to hit the sheets a few hours earlier tonight!!

Mineral Makeup 

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Moisturizer for your Lips 

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer, SPF-15, 0.15-Ounce Sticks (Pack of 8)

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Start early... really early with your moisturizing regimen... it's one way to really slow down the aging process.

Aging With a Smile 

Is there any other way to age?? I think not lol...
Oh My Aging Funny Bone
Something for you to explore. Should put a smile on your face... without a doubt.
You Just Know
Not sure if you are getting older?? You soon will lol...
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Stop by and say hello :) 

mbgphoto wrote...

Lots of great tips! Thanks

ReplyPosted June 02, 2009

thrivingmom wrote...

Great lens. It is a great companion lens to my Reverse the Signs of Aging with Facial Exercises lens, so I lensrolled you! Keep up the great work.

ReplyPosted July 22, 2008

Bubba_Vine wrote...

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ReplyPosted July 06, 2008

clouda9 wrote...

Great tidbits of information. Reminded me to go get a cold glass of water to drink while I read the rest of your lens! Thank you for sharing.

ReplyPosted July 06, 2008

Spook wrote...

I can't bear getting old but as my mates say,"what can you do about it", so I guess you are right

ReplyPosted July 06, 2008

 
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