Kristin Cavallari’s Tan Fringe Sweater

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While the snow in Nashville looks to be more enjoyable and less natural disater-like than the snow in Austin, what I’m really enjoying about Kristin Cavallari’s snowed in selfie is her tan fringe sweater. Because while last week in Austin I was shopping for cute tee’s, now I’m feeling the need to venture over into the sweater section. And in case you were on the fringe about what to shop for right now, our fab Style Stealers is sure to help.

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Don’t break out your disco boots, I am talking about your 70s, not the 70s. Whether you believe that 70 is the new 50, or it’s just 70, it can be a celebration with a positive attitude and plans.

It’s not about what happens to you, it’s about the way you act. 70 is going to happen, so celebrate, put your arms around 70 and dance with it!

Have a Croning

‘Crone’ is a word that we should own. In matriarchal friendly societies, a woman became a crone when she was past childbearing age. She was called a wise woman, which was an honored position.

In other places, old wise women were thought to be a threat. That is how society tends to use the word today. But, we can rehabilitate that word and with it, the important role of the crone.

I recently turned 70 and had a Croning. I searched the Internet and found some very interesting possibilities. I must say that a ritual bath was out of my range, but if you want to be adventurous, go for it. If you would like something more low key, there are some great ideas to consider.

Several years ago, a friend of mine had a special ceremony in our church’s chapel. It was lovely. Women in the congregation read from the Bible and said prayers. We did some hands-on healing. We did communion and shared a meal after.

Go out to lunch at the best place in town with your best friends, daughters and granddaughters – or meet on Zoom. Make it special. Everyone can dress to the hilt, with the honored crone wearing a tiara. Make speeches and give lots of toasts. Teach the young women what women of our age have learned.

We have gone from not being able to own a credit card in our own names to owning most new businesses. Don’t preach, but be proud of our history and what we have learned and given new generations.

On my Croning day, I had a Saturday afternoon party with the women of my Toastmasters Club. I especially wanted it to be multigenerational. We ate chili and did each other’s makeup. Yes, Crones can be girly, too.

We enjoyed a mixed tape with women singers from the decades. There were sweet love songs like “Baby, Baby”; songs of the movement like “I Am Woman”; songs of strength from “I Will Survive” to “Eye of the Tiger”; the gamut of women’s lives.

We turned up the music and danced. There was, of course, the tiara and speeches. What a way to mark a right of passage!

Be Introspective: Reflect on Your Past, Present and Future

If you are a diarist, this would be a good time to review the years. It’s a wonderful time to summarize your life in a diary. If you’ve never done it before, it’s a great time to start! Mark those times when your mistakes have lead you to good things. Emphasize learning over regret.

Take stock of where you are, what you’ve accomplished and what you still need to do. When assessing your present, understand that everything in your past brings you to where you are now.

Think about your future. Make a “bucket list.” Do not be too cautious here: 70 is anything but limiting. A friend of mine told me of her aunt who had her first skiing lesson on her 102^nd birthday! Put it all down!

Do something on your birthday that you have never done before. Write a poem, go sky diving, volunteer at a homeless shelter, take a trip. It doesn’t matter, just make it something you always said you would do – and do it.

Be Indulgent

• Go to a day spa and get the works with a gourmet lunch (if possible)! Let everyone know how special this is for you as your feet, back, face – all of you – get the treatment.
• Go away to a spa. Get the waters, salts and mud! Do everything there.
• Go to a spiritual retreat. Spend a day meditating or reading uplifting material.
• Spend a day at the beach or on a mountain top reading the book you thought was a silly waste of time.

You can fill this out better than anyone else, you know what you have been longing to do for a long time. Do It!

Oh, and if you were 70 last year? Well then, do it all for your 75 or your 71 ½ birthday. Embrace the life you lived and what the years have given you. Embrace what you still have to give.

Remember that none of these are mutually exclusive. Pick and choose from the ideas listed above. Heck, do them all. Add to them!

And please – please! – share your other ideas with all of us. You will only be 70 once: do it up and then help us all celebrate!

Whitney Rose’s White Crystal During Meditation

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The beautiful white crystal Whitney Rose used during her meditation is known as “liquid light” and a powerful tool used to cleanse yourself, your space, and other crystal or stones. Selenite, Whitney’s tower crystal, can come in various shapes and sizes and is often found in Mexico, Morocco, and the US but may also be found in many other places across the globe. Its healing properties of removing unwanted energy and replacing it with light and positive energy is probably why Whitney chose it for her meditation after her toxic recent encounters. Crystal lovers know how amazing and transformative incorporating selenite into their daily lives can be but if you’re not into all that, it also makes for some stunning accent decor pieces throughout the house.

Until next time,

Chelsie

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While I may not understand the ins and outs of astrology, I anxiously await the big reveal of my horoscope each month. All “accuracy” aside, I consider my horoscope as a forecast of sorts — a tentative guide to help me navigate whatever’s in store for the next day, week, or month. If you’re like me and put some degree of stock into astrology, you’re probably curious about what your zodiac sign says about your taste in fragrance, too.

As a Gemini, my sign is notoriously bad at making final decisions—or decisions of any kind, for that matter — but despite my fickle (okay, fine, flaky) tendencies, I’m (uncharacteristically) staunchly loyal to my signature scent (it’s Byredo’s M/Mink, in case you’re curious). With that being said, however, I still can’t help but be intrigued about what my astrological attributes ascribe as my olfactory match.

Just like your zodiac sign, the fragrance you choose to wear can also say a lot about who you are, what you like, and what mood you’re in at the moment. Besides, seeing as how our sense of smell is so closely connected to our memories and emotions, it only makes sense to use the zodiac as a guide to finding the fragrance that best complements you.

Whether you’re drawn to sultry musks, flirty florals, or spicy wood-heavy notes (or like to keep a solid rotation of different aromas on deck), we’re all drawn to particular fragrance profiles for a reason, and whether or not that reason aligns with the stars may be unclear, but, hey, it sure is fun to let it guide you in the journey of picking out your next signature scent. Read on to find out your perfect fragrance match (according to the stars at least.).

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Aries

Courtesy of Diptyque Paris.

Diptyque Do Son Eau de Toilette

This bold fire sign commands a spicy fragrance that’s intense, intricate, and energetic — just like the Ram. Diptyque’s cult-favorite Do Son fragrance boasts a musk-spiked floral with notes of jasmine, tuberose, and orange blossom, culminating in a fierce concoction of competing fragrance profiles (perfect for the competitive sign).

Taurus

Courtesy of Gucci.

Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum

Tauruses are sensual, indulgent, and romantic. To channel the sign’s essence, opt for a warm, balanced fragrance with floral notes like Gucci Bloom.

Gemini

Courtesy of Tom Ford.

Tom Ford Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum

The multifaceted (and painfully indecisive) Gemini is best suited by a complex scent profile. Tom Ford’s distinctive Lost Cherry features notes of black cherry accord, almond, and roasted Tonka. The sweet and spicy scent has two different personalities — just like the twins.

Cancer

Courtesy of Prada.

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum

For the sweet and sensitive crab, there’s nothing like a sugary, vanilla-scented fragrance to complement the Cancer spirit. Prada’s caramel-spiked Candy perfume is the perfect match for this sign.

Leo

Courtesy of Maison Margiela.

Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club

Described to smell like “heady cocktails and cigars” this opulent, luxury fragrance is a match made in olfactory heaven for the confident, stylish and pride-driven Leo.

Virgo

Courtesy of Byredo.

Byredo Pulp Eau de Parfum

Fragranced marked by a blend of tart fruits and balanced with earthy base notes are ideal for complements for intense Virgo. Byredo’s Pulp fragrance is heady, yet perfectly balanced — just like the Earth planet’s nature.

Libra

Courtesy of Chloe.

Chloé Eau de Toilette Rose Tangerine

As one of the most influential tastemakers in the zodiac, Libras may like to play with new trends, but their romantic side loves the classics. Channel the Libra spirit with a sexy, rose-scented fragrance like the iconic Chloe Rose Tangerine Eau de Toilette.

Scorpio

Courtesy of Atelier Cologne.

 Atelier Cologne Oud Saphir

Seductive Scorpios are authentic, passionate conversationalists who appreciate the power of expression through fragrance. The deep, woodsy notes you’ll experience with Oud Saphir pair well with the brave sun sign’s mysterious side.

Sagittarius

Courtesy of Jo Malone.

Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily

This fire sign loves an adventure — whether it be through their travels, their look, or their fragrance lineup (it’s likely they won’t have just one perfume in their lineup). Fragrances with bold, heady notes like Jo Malone’s Dark Amber and Ginger Lily will please the discerning Sag.

Capricorn

Courtesy of Chanel.

Straightforward Capricorns are suited best with clean, citrusy fragrances that underscore their attention to detail but their appreciation of order and tradition. Incense-inspired scents like Chanel’s Coco Noir will allure and delight the secretly sensual Cap.

Aquarius

Courtesy of Ellis Brooklyn.

Ellis Brooklyn Salt Eau de Parfum

This water sign will naturally be drawn to aquatic notes reminiscent of freshly-washed sheets or the essence of an ocean breeze, like Ellis Brooklyn’s nostalgic Salt Eau de Parfum. 

Pisces

Courtesy of Skylar.

This creative, innovative, and confident sign also has a sweet side, which makes warm vanilla and musks scents like Skylar’s sultry yet sophisticated Vanilla Sky Eau de Toilette will be their best perfume match.

In my article about metabolism I shared that weight is determined not only by how much you eat, but also by how efficiently your body burns off calories.

Your base metabolic rate is the amount of energy needed to support the basic requirements of being alive. That includes pumping your heart, expanding and contracting the lungs, as well as powering your digestive system, brain activity, and maintaining muscle flexion and contraction.

Your muscle mass is a key ingredient for burning energy, even when you are resting. Ladies, if you want to lose weight, increasing you muscle mass is vital. When you change your body’s tone and build more muscle by using weights, lifting, pushing, etc., your resting metabolism, or automatic daily energy burn increases.

That means you can use increased muscle mass as a tool for losing weight. Why? Because to sustain itself, muscle burns more energy than fat. it only takes nine calories of energy to support one pound of fat; it takes 38 calories to support one pound of muscle.

So, there you have it! Have more muscle in your body and you can burn off more of what you eat.

The Muscle Disappearing Act and Its Impact on Losing Weight After 60

Think about a toddler. They never stop moving, climbing, running and playing. Their muscles are constantly in use. Their muscles are toned and smooth from all they do.

Muscles fizzle if you don’t use them. How much do you sit in the course of a day? Are you climbing stairs several times a day, or are you always on one level? Muscle breakdown does not happen overnight; it sneaks up on you from lack of use.

If you haven’t been exercising and maintaining muscle mass, you may have more fat than muscle, making it especially hard to lose weight. If you have been a yo-yo dieter with frequent rapid weight loss, you likely lost even more muscle mass that way.

It is not uncommon for women to start a slow but steady weight gain after age 35. By the time you reach age 60, if you have gained a mere two pounds a year, your weight could be as much as 50 pounds greater than it was at 35. But all is not lost.

Once you understand the basic importance of muscle in relation to weight you will be highly motivated to build more muscle and stop yo-yo dieting. Eating quality food, enough but not too much, and building muscle will bring excellent results. Remind yourself that your body wants to be well. Given the right care, it nearly always can get better.

Muscle Building Techniques to Help You Lose Weight After 60

You don’t have to go to a gym to build muscle. A personal trainer once demonstrated a full body toning workout that can be done with just a set of resistance bands. To build muscle you need flexion and expansion. You can do that with resistance bands or plain old floor exercises, yoga or tai chi. I’m including a link to a resistance band set with great reviews on Amazon to give you an example.

You also want to build flexibility into your body. View this link from bendablebody.com – remember Gumby? – for free videos that demonstrate some simple ways to build in flexibility.

You can use your muscles and build more tone in them walking, bicycling, climbing, running, skiing, swimming, water aerobics, dancing and carrying grandbabies. The key is to do something you enjoy and do it often.

And Then There’s the “O” Word

O as in osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a weakening of the bone that puts one at risk of fracture. I have a few tips on that subject while we’re talking about muscle. A strong core and muscle tone will keep you more stable and better able to recover if you trip over something.

Healthy bones require more than calcium; bones function best in a strong body that has the muscular strength to prevent falls and maintain balance. Miriam Nelson, PhD and Annemarie Colbin, PhD, each published books on women and bones and are strong advocates for building muscle to protect and support bones.

And while we are on the subject, check out my blog post on wellnessandyou.com where you will find a list of foods other than dairy that provide excellent nourishment for healthy strong bones. The Dairy Council would have you think you must have dairy to have strong bones and nothing is further from the truth.

Get fit, lose weight and have strong bones!

Yes, that’s it in a nutshell. You get fit, which results in more muscle mass and less fat, you lose weight because you burn more, and the restored muscle mass will let you be more active, which naturally strengthens your bones. It’s a win/win/win when you build muscle mass.

What will you do to build more muscle? How will you work it into your daily routine? Are you trying to lose weight after 60? Please share what’s worked for you or what you plan to do.