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Winter Workouts – Don’t Overlook the Brrrrrnefits!

1/24/2021

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Gotta love those Winter Workouts! No matter what time of year it is, exercising in the cold weather has many benefits. Many people use exercise for weight control which is great but don’t forget the myriad of other benefits. Just to name a few:

*Keeping your spirits bright during the short days of winter.

*Combating “cabin fever” by getting out of the house and into the fresh air.

*Controlling stress and keeping balance in life.

*You get beneficial Vitamin D from the sun to support muscle strength, muscle mass and bone density.
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Walking and running are good ways to exercise outside in the winter. The key to sticking with an outdoors workout in cold weather is by layering with adequate and appropriate clothes for the weather.

You will definitely want to invest in winter weather gear like a headband to cover your ears, gloves with special smart phone-compatible fingers, even “yaktrax” to put over your shoes to run on ice and snow without slipping. One of my favorite pieces of cold weather running gear is a neck warmer…absolutely love it!

Layering up is the key to working out in the winter weather. And, don’t be afraid to modify your workout. If you normally run a bit longer but are worried about getting cold or it getting dark, go for quantity not quality.
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Maybe start a running streak where you run every day, even if it’s just a mile, but at least you get out and get moving regularly.

Where are other places to workout?

1. School bleachers
2. School track, football field or public park
3. Park fit trail
4. Parks
5. Playgrounds
6. Your yard
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If all else fails, head to the gym for a spinning or “Zumba” class. Another suggestion is walking or running on the treadmill. If the treadmill seems too boring, try downloading some new fast-paced music to put a “spring in your step.” An Arc Trainer or elliptical are also great pieces of cardio equipment for a great workout!

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Winter Workouts Can Be Invigorating As Well As Enjoyable!!
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Humor for Today – What Retired Guys Do!

1/16/2021

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Your humor for today!

This is a great video of what creative, retired guys do in their spare time!



​This is your dose of humor for today…hope you enjoyed it!
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Football-Shaped Meatloaf – Delicious!

1/14/2021

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This is perfect for football season…a football-shaped meatloaf!

Use your favorite meatloaf recipe (or use the one below) and form it into a football shape with a nice ketchup-based sauce and cheese strips for the lacing.

How yummy and fun is that? Your friends and family will be impressed with your creativity. This football-shaped meatloaf  is sure to please the “foodies” in the group!

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Football-shaped Meatloaf
Recipe makes 8 servings

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1 egg

1 onion, chopped

1 cup milk

1 cup dried bread crumbs

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons prepared mustard

1/3 cup ketchup


Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 5×9 inch loaf pan, OR form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish.

3. In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

5. The finishing touch is cheese strips for the lacing.

(A variation to this football-shaped meatloaf is to substitute some of the ground beef with ground turkey.)
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This Football-shaped Meatloaf is sure to please your party guests!

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Are You a Baby Boomer Who Will be a Solo Senior?

1/8/2021

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In this day and age, a Baby Boomer may very well be a solo senior for various reasons!

According to Sara Zeff Geber, about 20% of Baby Boomers today do not have children. There are also thousands of Baby Boomers whose kids are estranged, not functional or live far away. They will also age solo!

On any given weekend in a retirement community you will find lots of visitors milling around the property and visiting the residents. Most of these visitors are family; namely, adult children and grandchildren of the residents. These families are making sure their oldest members get out of their homes and remind them they are not alone in the world.

What happens when the older generation in our society who do not have family to take them to lunch and visit with them? Who can they count on for companionship? And, who will give them aide when they reach a point in life where they cannot do everything for themselves?
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It is crucial that solo seniors carefully prepare to ensure a safe and secure future for themselves.

This includes:
  1. Recruit or hire someone to be their power of attorney for their finances and health issues.
  2. Determine where they want to live in their later years.
  3. Determine how and where they will get aid when they need it.
  4. Have some type of schedule when they are no longer in the work force. By this we mean, have a place to go most days. Being involved and staying active is vital to successful retirement.

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Here are helpful resources for a Solo Senior to age successfully:

Join a Facebook Group for Solo Seniors ~ Elder Orphans Facebook group

Start a Club ~ Start your own club

Find a Life Care Associate ~ Aging Life Care Association
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Really Creative Bookshelves – DIY Projects

1/2/2021

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Looking for Creative Bookshelves?  ​

Look no more!

​Here are several DIY very creative bookshelves that offer much needed storage for books as well as for displays. They are, indeed, functional as well as attractive!

These bookshelves also add a touch of character to your home. The best part is that these are beginner projects.

Which one is your favorite?
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READ Creative Bookshelf

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Stepladder Bookshelf

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Circular Bookshelf
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Bookshelves with Wine Bottles
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All of these bookshelves have a unique twist which is sure to please you and the other book readers in your life! They are a good way to give your decor a little twist. Nothing outlandish, but making DIY projects that are just a little different creates a home with personality.

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Enjoy These Creative Bookshelves DIY Projects!
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