Karen Huger’s Red 3 Piece Set

Real Housewives of Potomac Season 6 Episode 3 Fashion

Karen Huger is looking red hot in her 3 piece set she had on a Candiace’s house. Lounge wear looks are some of my favorite kind especially when you can hardly tell it’s lounge wear. I myself almost thought it was something else and I am the lounge wear queen. On top of that her set is very much affordable and fully stocked. So get ready, get set, and go get a red 3 piece set for yourself!

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Do you
sometimes feel unsteady on your feet? Would you say your balance isn’t as good
as it used to be? Have you thought that weak ankles could be contributing to
your balance difficulties?

The answer
is yes, and I’ll explain why. I will also share two exercises you can do at
home to strengthen your ankles and improve your balance.

There are
many reasons why we struggle with our balance as we get older. These can
include:

• Vertigo (which can be caused by inner
  ear issues),
• Medications (many have side effects
  that can influence your balance),
• Neurological conditions (including
  Parkinson’s and MS), and
• Foot pain or problems (including nerve
  damage from diabetes).

Regardless
of the reason you are having trouble with your balance (and you may not find
one reason), strengthening your ankles will almost certainly help improve your
situation.

Quick
note: If you are worried about your balance, it might
help to see your doctor and discuss the issue with him/her.

Why Are Ankles So Integral to Good Balance?

When we
need to control our balance and stay steady, our ankles are the first part of
our body to help us do so. The ankle muscles fire up as our first balance
response.

So, when we stand upright and are just swaying slowly through a small range of motion, our ankles are maintaining our balance.

Because
the amount of force that these muscles can generate is small, the ankles can
only maintain our balance for a while. However, we need that initial response
at the ankle for maintaining our balance in many everyday situations.

With more substantial balance challenges, we need to bring in other postural control strategies.

For an
effective ankle strategy, we need adequate strength and stability in the ankle
joint. Performing targeted ankle strength exercises will build this stability
and ensure our ankles can successfully work to help us maintain our balance.

Once you
start doing these, you will be surprised at how difficult they are – “I did not
know that my ankles were so important,” is one comment I hear a lot.

These
exercises will also help you with walking well and confidently taking the
stairs.

Exercise #1: Heel Raise

One great
exercise you can do to strengthen your ankles is the Heel Raise exercise.

The video below
demonstrates and talks you through the Heel Raise. You don’t need any equipment
or special clothing to do this exercise. You should stand facing something you
can hold onto (I am using the back of a chair; you can also use a kitchen
worktop or table).

When you
do the Heel Raise, think about:

• Standing up tall (imagine there is a
  string pulling you up through the top of your head);
• Keeping your bottom tucked in;
• Starting gently and building up
  gradually.

Keep your
weight over the big toe and second toe and aim to move straight up and down.
The most common mistake people make is to roll their ankles out. If you do
this, you won’t get the full benefit and are more likely to injure yourself.

Variations
on this exercise:

• You can vary the speed at which you go
  up and down.
• The less you hold on, the more of a
  balance challenge this exercise provides.
• Doing this on one leg is very
  advanced. But there’s an in-between exercise which works well if you want to
  push yourself a bit harder: Push up on two feet, then lift one foot off the
  floor and come down on one foot only. Alternate legs and go back to two legs
  when it gets too hard!

Exercise #2: Standing on One Leg

When you
stand on one leg (or attempt to do so!), you are using all the small,
stabilising muscles around your ankle to keep you steady.

So, this
is a fantastic exercise to strengthen your ankles. It’s also fun and simple.

Follow
along with this short video, to learn how to perform a great one-leg stand for
balance. (Stand next to a chair or other support for this exercise.)

When you
are standing on one leg for balance, think about:

• Standing up tall.
• Keeping your body in alignment when you
  transfer your weight onto one leg (Don’t let your hips or upper body shift
  sideways.);
• Your foot should remain firmly planted
  on the floor.

I hope
that these two exercises will help you toward building stronger ankles for
better balance.

If you want more exercises to improve your balance, take a look at our free, four-week Balance Boost video series. These online videos are short, clear, and easy to follow. They will help you to feel steadier on your feet and more confident.

What’s
the state of your balance? Do you have weak ankles? Where do you notice this
and how does it affect your life? Please join the conversation below!

Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide medical advice. Please consult with your doctor to get specific medical advice for your situation.

Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Ombre Dress on the Men Tell All

The Bachelorette Season 17 Episode 8 Fashion

Although the Men Tell All special may look a little bit different this year considering it’s being hosted by two women instead of one man, we definitely ain’t complaining since it gives us more to report on like Kaitlyn Bristowe’s metallic ombre dress. Which I think we can all agree definitely makes her the hostess with the mostess (well, tied with Tayshia). 

Fashionably,

Faryn

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Originally posted at: Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Ombre Dress on the Men Tell All

Do you do something that fills you with satisfaction and meaning? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment because what you do aligns with who you are? Or, are you in a quandary to discover how to contribute your expertise and good heart in the world?

As we get older, we often seek to answer these questions and are led on a path to discover our personal purpose – our reason for being here on earth.

We also want to make a difference. We want to use our values, ideas, skills, experience, wisdom, and talents to affect positive change.

Purpose Amplifies Happiness

When you have a purpose, you can contribute the best of who you are to those who need what you have to offer. This outpouring of personal contribution is extremely satisfying and your happiness is magnified.

Also, in addition to helping others, purpose pushes you forward on days that aren’t your best, because you know there is something important for you to accomplish. You are on a mission… and your purpose far outweighs any setbacks you may experience along the way.

Purpose Delays Alzheimer’s

Contributing through purpose also appears to have a potent ability to improve and extend lives.

“(A sense of purpose) is a very robust predictor of health and wellness in old age,” —Patricia Boyle, a neuropsychologist at the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Chicago.

Following almost 1,000 people (average age 80) for up to seven years, Dr. Boyle’s team found that the ones with “high purpose” scores were 2.4 times more likely to remain free of Alzheimer’s than those with low scores.

They also were less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, often a precursor. “It slowed the rate of cognitive decline by about 30 percent, which is a lot,” Dr. Boyle added.

In addition, her study showed that purposeful people were less likely to develop disabilities or die. A sample of 1,238 people followed for up to five years (average age 78) by Rush researchers found that those with high purpose had roughly half the mortality rate of those with low purpose.

How to Discover Your Purpose

Personal purpose appears to be a clear path to longevity and healthy lifespan as well as happiness and a worthwhile way to use our time.

There are exercises in my book, Revivement: Having a Life After Making a Living that will walk you through a process to discover your purpose and mission in life.

Here are a few questions to begin your personal search. Your answers will identify what is most important to you. Ask yourself:

What has motivated me to overcome my challenges?

What kinds of activities have I been drawn to over and over?

What was so engrossing that it made the day fly by?

What have I done in my spare time that I enjoyed?

What are the topics of movies, books and lectures that I’m drawn to?

Become Who You Are

When you discover your purpose, you may become one of the stories about people who do amazing things when they are inspired to action. By helping yourself, others, and the world, you will make the contributions for which you were born to give.

What gives you a sense of purpose in life? Have you found a way to give back to your community and society in order to gain a sense of fulfillment? What interests and activities in your life give you a sense of purpose and meaning? Please join the conversation.

Katie Thurston’s Green Dress on the Men Tell All

The Bachelorette Season 17 Episode 8 Fashion

Katie Green! Although Katie Thurston may have to face a bunch of her exes on this week’s MTA episode of The Bachelorette, thankfully she looks amazing while doing so in this bright green tie detail dress. And if you ladies want to know who it’s by, well it just so happens we’re about to tell all down below…

Fashionably,

Faryn

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Originally posted at: Katie Thurston’s Green Dress on the Men Tell All