Just went you thought you shopped all the Bath & Body Works goodies during its massive Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, the company is at it again. The Bath & Body Works candle sale happens around this time every year and includes 60 percent off the fan-favorite 3-wick candles. So, if you stocked up on hand sanitizer, lotion, body gel and lotion, now’s your moment to ensure you have all the candles ready for the holiday season and beyond.

This year, the candle sale starts online on Friday, December 3 at 6 a.m. EST. This is just for a limited time while supplies last. Both Friday and Saturday, December 4, the sale is in-store. If you’re somewhere you feel safe shopping IRL (don’t forget your mask!) head out this weekend. Many stores are opening early (some as early as 7 a.m.!) to give you time and space to shop. Otherwise, plan to grab some of the 150+ candles on Friday.

Here’s the great news: all 3-Wick Candles will be $10.25. That’s almost 60 percent off holiday favorites including The Perfect Christmas and Fresh Balsam, as well as 45 new candles like Pure Wonder. Plus, best-selling fragrances launch in 3-Wick Candles, such as Japanese Cherry Blossom, A Thousand Wishes and In the Stars. You’ll also be able to pick up some spring-ready candles as you dream of warmer days ahead.

Get started with some of our favorites below!

Bath & Body Works.

Cranberry Pear Bellini 3-Wick Candle – $15.25 Off

With pear nectar, red cranberries, apricot and blackcurrant.

Bath & Body Works.

Champagne Toast 3-Wick Candle – $15.25 Off

With champagne, berries and sweet orange.

Bath & Body Works.

Fresh Balsam 3-Wick Candle – $15.25 Off

With woodland balsam, eucalyptus, fir branches and cedarwood.

Is weight loss the goal of your exercise routine, and what are the other benefits of moving your body?

Why Do We Exercise?

In truth, people exercise for various reasons. Some do it to feel good. For others, the purpose is bone strength or flexibility. Quality of life, weight loss, and building social connections are also among the most common reasons.

There are also many reasons people don’t exercise, and it’s not because they are lazy. These include:

• Fear of looking silly or of negative judgment.
• Fear of injury.
• Health conditions that may require special type of exercise.
• Little or no knowledge about the benefits.
• Mental health problems.
• Limited financial abilities.
• Boredom caused by repetitive exercise.

Let’s break down one of the biggest reasons people may begin an exercise routine: weight loss.

Exercising for Weight Loss Is the Wrong Approach

In my occupation as a fitness professional, working out and weight loss go together, like tuna and salad. However, a weight loss goal isn’t usually enough to keep us on track in maintaining an exercise routine.

But why is that?

If we begin an exercise program with weight loss the only goal and focus, and it doesn’t happen fast enough, or plateaus, we become despondent, frustrated, and lose interest. Thus, we miss out on other numerous and positive benefits of exercise.

There is increasing evidence that we, as a global population, are NOT meeting the exercise requirements put forth by our governments.

An Australian survey suggests over 50% of the population doesn’t get enough daily exercise. It also cites that 75% of people over 65 don’t meet the 30 min a day requirement of moderate-intensity exercise.

That’s a HUGE concern and one we shouldn’t take lightly.

Exercise Is a Bomb of Health Benefits

Let’s take the words “weight loss” out of the equation for a minute.

If we moved our bodies and incorporated an ongoing exercise routine into our lives, this is what the health benefits could look like:

• Increased cardiovascular (heart) health.
• Improved muscle strength.
• Increased bone density.
• Prevention of type 2 diabetes.
• Better management of blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
• Improved balance and coordination.
• Enhanced mental health.
• Improved social health.
• Reduced risk of falls.
• Increased flexibility and mobility.

These are all amazing reasons to exercise, and there are many more. It is time to take charge of our health and refocus on the overall benefits exercise brings. And if you lose weight along the way – that is a side effect of exercise.

So How Do We Reach Those Targets?

The best way to increase and improve on your progress is a slow build up, day by day, especially when starting a new exercise program.

• Get up from your desk every 45 min and do a few steps around your office.
• Take more opportunities to get out of your chair by grabbing a glass of water or running an errand for a colleague, rather than phoning or emailing it.
• Park the car further away from the shops.
• Take the stairs.
• Walk or cycle, if possible, instead of driving the car or using motorised transport.
• Go to a mall and walk the shops.
• Try a group class.
• Stand up and sit down a few times while watching television.
• Whilst preparing dinner, do some side-to-side steps in the kitchen.
• Put your favourite dance track on and dance!
• For those who get bored with any fitness regime, it’s important to challenge the brain with varied exercises and movements.

The Recommended Physical Activity Guidelines

The Australian government has created guidelines for recommended physical activity by age. Let’s take a look at what we should be doing to maintain our health.

Adults 18–64 Years

• Doing any physical activity is better than doing none. Start by doing a few exercises and gradually build.
• Be active daily, if possible.
• Accumulate 150 to 300 minutes (2 ½ to 5 hours) of moderate-intensity physical activity or 75 to 150 minutes (1 ¼ to 2 ½ hours) of vigorous intensity physical activity, or an equivalent combination of both moderate and vigorous activities, each week.
• Do muscle strengthening activities at least 2 days a week.
• Minimise the time spent in prolonged sitting.
• Break up long periods of sitting as often as possible.

Adults 65 and Over

Being physically active for 30 minutes every day is achievable, and even a slight increase in activity can make a difference to your health and wellbeing.

• Older people should do a form of physical activity, no matter what their age, weight, health problems, or abilities.
• Adults over 65 should be active every day in as many ways as possible, doing a range of physical activities that incorporate fitness, strength, balance, and flexibility.
• As an older person you should accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days.
• Older people who have stopped physical activity, or who are starting a new physical activity, should start at a level that is easily manageable and gradually build up the recommended amount, type, and frequency of activity.
• Older people who continue to enjoy a lifetime of vigorous physical activity should carry on doing so in a manner suited to their capability into later life, provided they adhere to recommended safety procedures and guidelines.

Move your body regularly because it feels good. Your health goals will be reached if you practice a sustainable and consistent movement program.

Interested in starting a new exercise and body movement routine and reap the health benefits? You can download my ‘Exercise guide for a strong body’.

Why do you exercise? What is your health goal? How do you achieve it? What is your favourite way to exercise? Please share the benefits of exercise that you have noticed in your life.

Lisa Barlow’s Multicolor Printed Silk Shirt in Vail

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 2 Episode 12 Fashion

Based on her multicolor printed silk shirt in Vail on this week’s episode of RHOSLC we’re beginning to think that Lisa Barlow mayyy just have more Versace in her closet than Donatella herself. Which in our opinion is definitely a much better alternative than having skeletons in there like some of her cast mates. 

Fashionably,

Faryn

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Living by yourself? Join the crowd. The number of adults ages 45 to 64 who live alone has grown by more than 20 percent over the past decade alone. In 2020, the numbers worldwide reach 330 million people.

Solo dwellers report that they enjoy the independence, freedom, and privacy of living alone. Most, however, also want to know that friends or family are nearby.

We All Crave Community

Independence and self-reliance are essential life skills for living solo, but it is equally important to create positive connections with others. Even the most introverted among us needs to have people in our life. Interactions with other humans add depth, pattern and rhythm to our day-to-day lives that helps keep us engaged and aware.

A strong social network also relieves stress, helps us recover from illness faster and can lead to a longer, happier life. People who have meaningful connections in their lives also tend to be active and healthier.

A Sense of Security

There is strength in numbers when it comes to living solo. No one wants to feel alone. We need to know that help will be available when we need it.

This becomes even more important as we get older. As single women, we need to consider where and how we will live, how we will make sure that we have a support system in place in an emergency, and how we will stay engaged with the world around us. We need a plan that will help maintain our quality of life, create community, protect our health and preserve our independence as we grow older.

No one wants to rely on others for their financial well-being. No one wants to be without a support system. These are issues that affect all women, solo or otherwise.

Women Are Great Community Builders

Over the years, you have likely become skilled at meeting new people and creating connections. Now it’s time to put those skills to work!

Shared activities are good for creating community. For me it has been hiking in groups. For you, it may be golf, running, dancing, painting or something similar. When we join a community that is centered around an activity, we surround ourselves with people who share that interest.

Activities also provide opportunities to learn new skills and have get-togethers to look forward to. For example, a fitness class can amp up your social life and provide a regular workout.

Find Friends While Having Fun

Social media sites make it easy to find activities and groups. Book clubs are a good way to find people who share an interest in exploring the world of words.

Volunteering can create community and a sense of satisfaction. Getting involved in a political campaign is also a good way to meet people with similar passion and perspective.

In my book, Retiring Solo, I discuss the ways to create a supportive community as we get older. Here’s one of the strategies that I am employing as both a single woman and a solo entrepreneur.

I am about to move into an active adult community where I will try my hand at ‘living alone, together’ for the first time. I love the idea of having the privacy of my own home, while knowing that I can go outside and find neighbors and new friends within reach at just about any time.

How do you create community in your life? Have you found a pain-free way to make new friends? How do you keep living alone from feeling lonely? Please join the conversation.

Lisa Barlow’s Blue Cutout Confessional Bodysuit

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 2 Fashion

Barlow blue! Not only are the RHOSLC ladies back this Sunday with a brand new episode (thank G-d), but Lisa Barlow is back with a brand new confessional lewk in the form of this cutout blue bodysuit. Just going to show that she really was right when she said that everything good in life starts with a “B.”

Fashionably,

Faryn

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