L i fe: Run, romp, and play!

— Jen Hendershott, professional fitness competitor

Being yourself:

“Never dance to anyone’s beat but your own.”

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Saving on a Disney vacation:

Avoid the parks during peak season when rates are the highest and the park is the busiest.

Remaining humble:

Be grateful for where you are. You are exactly where you need to be in every single moment. Know that in every situation there is something to be thankful for.

Battling depression:

Having a successful marriage:

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Talk to a trusted friend, spiritual counselor, therapist, or doctor. Your life is here right now waiting for you to live it.

“A marriage has to have a commitment. It’s more than just a legal document or contract. It’s a covenant. When you endure hard times, you stay committed and keep on keeping on. You rejoice in the good times and preserve through the bad times.”

— Pam Tebow, NFL player Tim Tebow’s mother

Making ends meet during tough times:

“Turn off the TV and stop listening to the stories of doom and gloom! You might have to get several part-time jobs and you might not make as much money as you’re used to making, but you can’t win if you don’t create an income.”

— Dave Ramsey, personal money management expert and national radio personality

Healthy

Word from the wise: HealthyLiving’s advisory board

“If something can go right, it will.”

— Mandy Richardson, Marketing Manager at Mid Florida Eye Center

“Don’t throw stones...”

— Carol Millwater, Executive Director of Lake Sumter Medical Society

“Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life.”

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“The best plan is worthless if it isn’t put into action. Plans are good; intentions are better; results are best!”

— Ellen B. Wilcox, President of Wilcox Wealth Management

“My best advice in recent years came from my primary care physician, Dr. Dan Boggus. After noticing my considerable weight loss and reviewing the significant improvements in my lab results, he said, ‘You have your life back. Pay it forward. Share your experience with others who struggle to overcome obesity.’ Many have repeated this sentiment to me. I try to ‘pay it forward’ daily and inspire others to achieve their personal goals..”

— B.E. Thompson, Director of Development at LifeStream Behavioral Center

“Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do.”

— Rod Erb, Director of Marketing & Business Development at Moore Medical Group

“Always believe in yourself.”

— Rosanne

Brandeburg,

Executive Director of the Lake-Sumter Community College Foundation

Finding a personal trainer:

Word of mouth is one of the best ways to find someone to work with because more than likely, the person referring will be able to give reasons as to why they like their trainer and what kinds of success they have with them.

Keeping faith:

“Having strong faith can help you in all aspects of your life. Just stick with that faith and you’ll see yourself changing for the better. It’s perhaps the best thing we can do for our emotional and physical health.”

— Bill Hartman, pastor of the senior adult ministry at Lady Lake Assembly of God

Maintaining supple skin:

Only water can hydrate. Make sure to drink enough during the day, and then your lotions and creams will help to keep that water in your skin.

Eating sensibly:

• Learn portion control — eat only half your meal and take the rest home.

• Never skip a meal. This actually leads to overeating.

• When possible, request that food items be made without butter or oil.

• Savor each bite. Mindful eating means less eating.

Staying healthy and vital:

“If all you can do is walk, get up and walk. Once your cardio is down pat, move on to some type of resistance training.”

— Max Wettstein, fitness model

Creating financial health:

“A good place to start is making sure you have enough emergency savings to get through a rough patch.”

— Robert and Thomas Fross of Fross & Fross Wealth Management in The Villages

Changing the world:

Don’t spend your precious time asking, “Why isn’t the world a better place?” It will only be time wasted. The question to ask is, “How can I make it better?” To that, there is an answer.

Your education:

Witty words of wisdom:

“The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.”

— Lucille Ball

“Be nice to your children for they will choose your rest home.”

Dealing with college rejection letters:

Don’t get discouraged. There is a college or university out there for everybody.

Lessening your carbon footprint:

• Recycle more.

• Use recyclable bags when shopping.

• Use fewer plastic bottles.

• Replace poisonous cleaning products with natural products.

• Don’t use chemicals in your yard.

• Use environmentally friendly light bulbs.

• Compost and use eco-friendly landscaping.

‘Sound’ advice

“All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles

“You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” by Jim Croce

“Don’t Take Your Guns to Town” by Johnny Cash

“If You Wanna Be Happy (Get an Ugly Girl to Marry You)” by Jimmy Soul

“Beat It” by Michael Jackson

“Stand by Your Man” by Tammy Wynette

“Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)” by Doris Day

“Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow” by Frank Zappa

“Play your education safe and always give 100 percent even when you don’t want to.”

— Alex Keeler

Minding your manners:

“Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you — not because they are nice, but because you are.”

— Wendy Lyn Phillips, local personal branding

and image expert

— Phyllis Diller

“Don’t own so much clutter that you will be relieved to see your house catch fire.”

—

Wendell Berry

“Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.”

—

Elbert Hubbard

Advice you probably shouldn’t take:

“You don’t have enough time for one dog? Then get two and they will keep each other company.”

“You don’t need an electrician for that — just do it yourself.”

“If you speak louder than the other person during an argument, you’ll look like you’re winning.”

“You can jump from the roof to the pool. Trust me. I’ve done it before.”