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Editor’s note • Sept 2015
Every Good Thing Must Come to an End
While others are waxing poetically about the coming of fall, I’m filled with absolute dread. I see no beauty in the changing colours of the leaves nor do I anticipate warm nights sitting by the fireplace drinking some sort of hot drink. To me fall means that my nemesis winter is just around the corner. I feel the opposite in March. I eagerly search for fun sundresses and barefoot sandals while I envision happy times on some patio drinking something delicious. The feeling of the sun on my skin feels like a caress from a lover. There is nothing that tastes as delicious as fresh fruits and vegetables from the farmer’s market. My dogs and I enjoy long leisurely walks around the park and they have all the time in the world to check their “pee mail”. When the flowers are blooming and trees are coated in a fresh coat of leaves the world feels alive. Sadly, summer is winding down whether I am happy about it or not. I will cope the best way I know how, by replenishing my fall wardrobe. I made my first fall purchase on a 32-degree day at The Callingwood Market a few weeks ago. One of the vendors was selling the most gorgeous alpaca ponchos. Since that time I have hit Southgate mall and the online sites Haute look and Gilt to help me create a stylish entrance into fall. A woman’s look is not complete without the right hairstyle. There used to be so many “rules” mature women were expected to follow when choosing a hairstyle. We are no longer bound by an archaic set of rules. This month’s feature delves deeper into this topic. I hope it inspires you to try something new for the fall. Until then I am going to go hit the Starbucks patio while I still can. b Fabulously yours! Laurie Slipchuk Young 4 • Be Fabulous! e_Magazine I www.fabulousat50.com I August • 2015
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{LIFE IS JUST A PHASE}
A Big Hairy Rebellion When the Beatles hit North America in 1962, most parents’ complaints were not about their music. Their disapproval had to do with a haircut that came to be called a mop-top. In retrospect it seems pretty tame – barely touching the collar and a little shaggy over the ears. But parents saw it as somewhere between shocking and defiant. The sixties were a time when hair rebellion really took hold. There was even a Broadway musical dedicated to the celebration of your shining, gleaming, streaming, flaxen, waxen hair. Come to think of it most musical revolutions have a hair component. Punk rock hair was described as sticking up a middle finger so you don’t have to. There is personal power in our hair. Delilah taught Samson that when she hacked off his locks. Our hair reveals something about ourselves. Sometimes it shows that
we want to be part of the crowd. Whether it was Farah Fawcett in the 70’s or Jennifer Aniston in the 90’s, women rushed to the salon to get “that look” regardless of whether that look looked good on them or not. Conscious Intention
Sometimes our hair shows that we want to play by the rules. We are influenced by so called guidelines like women over 40 should never have long hair or past age 55 ponytails are to be avoided. What does your hair reveal about you? Maybe it’s time to have a hairy rebellion. Cut it. Dye it. Grow it. Just do it with conscious intention. As with anything else in your life, you make choices. Most of the time, we simply don’t pay attention to the choices we make.
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We default to the things we have always done for the reasons we have always had. Bring some awareness to the choices you are making about your hair. Natural Grey
Once there was a time when women avoided grey hair at all costs. Now there is a surge of women in their fifties and sixties who are rebelling by letting their hair return to its natural grey. Others are dying it with a blue or purple streak. Some are even rebelling against these trends by continuing to embrace colour. Your personal rebellion doesn’t have to be the same as the next women. Rebellion is about defiance in support of a cause. In this case it’s about taking a stand for authenticity. In life there are lots of ways that one can rebel, some with greater risks than others. The great thing about your hair is that it is a renewable resource. That means when you decide to do
something different, it’s not a permanent decision. If you cut it, it will grow back. If you dye it, you can dye it another colour. Hair, in spite of all the power we give it, is just hair. Lose of Youth
P.S. If you haven’t changed your hairstyle since the Beatles were on the charts, that is not a hairy act of rebellion. It’s just fear in the form of hair follicles: fear of losing your youth, expressing who you are, moving forward or some other thing that you are holding on to. Grab your most fabulous friend, go to a fabulous stylist and commit a real act of hairy rebellion. Claim the 21st century version of you. b Laurel Vespi is a certified life coach, author and motivational speaker who helps women live more mindfully no matter what phase of life they are in. Learn more and get resources and inspiration for mindful living at stonecirclecoaching.com
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SumMILEr100 Instagram: loretta_sproutnatural #100daymile2015 Some of you may know that this past summer I created a challenge for myself: to use at least one food item from within 100 miles at least once a day in a meal or recipe for 100 days. The idea was always percolating in the back of my mind because of Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, but it didn’t really come to the forefront until late this past spring when I was considering what theme I could use for June. You see since last September I have used a monthly theme to encourage folks – and myself – to get more active and healthy. I first borrowed the word “STEPtember” from the Cerebral Palsy Association and then proceeded to create challenges for “WALKtober”“MOVEember”“DOcember”, and so forth. Anyway, I was stumped with
June’s theme. What to do?! Then it came me to amalgamate June, July, and August (and part of September) to come up with SumMILEer100. Summer with the word mile in the middle, ending with 100 for the miles and days. It all began June 1 with the 100th last day on September 8. It was such a good experience. I’ve never been more on fire to eat local, use every last speck of herb, vegetable, and fruit in my yard, and create multiple new recipes and overall meal ideas. I prepared, snapped all my own food pictures, published those pictures to social media, ate the lovely meals (of course), and was grateful for the tremendous feedback from individuals who were really glad I took this on.
••• It was such a good experience. I’ve never been more on fire to eat local, use every last speck of herb, vegetable, and fruit in my yard, and create multiple new recipes and overall meal ideas. •••
Green Goodness Smoothie 1 lime, squeezed 2 tbsp. hemp hearts (local) 2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds ½ tbsp. spirulina 1 medium cucumber with peel (local or garden) 1/4 avocado 1 handful spinach (garden) 1 cup coconut water 1 cup water 1 tbsp. raw honey (local) 8 • Be Fabulous! e_Magazine I www.fabulousat50.com I August • 2015
While I am in the business of educating people about the restorative power of food, I am also passionate about where the food actually comes from. I seek to find the best places for good quality products to share with you that really focus on seasonal eating as well. In the weeks to come I will be blogging more on my website about what I discovered, and meal ideas, and recipes but, let me give you here a few favorite N.E.A.T. meals according to the response and my personal picks. By-the-way, the pictures that are included with this article are meant to give you some ideas of what I ate. 200 Food Entries
And... I’m working on documenting everything that I enjoyed and when it’s ready, I will share how to get your hands on it once it’s published! I complied more than 200 food entries with around 85% satisfaction rate (according to how it tasted to me and my family)! Yay. I plan to continue to incorporate local product, produce, and food items into the fall, winter and onwards. While I’ve always tried to do this, this challenge has been beneficial not just for my health’s sake but I feel for the community and our planet as well.
A Feast for Family Wild rice from Vulcan, AB (I know, it’s not within 100 miles from where I live, but close) was mixed with basmati rice, my garden carrots, and cucumber among other goodies to make a very tasty salad (recipe on blog). Switch out the Costco honey garlic wings with chicken from a local farm and this meal becomes more local (and nutritious!) The zucchini (noodles), and tomatoes and basil in the kabobs are also from my garden. The beets are from my Mom-inlaw’s garden.
Support local. Buy local. Eat local. b About Loretta Friedrich, C.H.N, NNCP Loretta is a Nutritional Consultant, Sprout Natural Consulting – Clinical Practitioner, educator, speaker, food lover, community supporter, health advocate, and owner of Sprout Natural Nutritional Consulting. Visit www.SproutNaturalNutrition.com for information.
Local non-Yokel Supper The flavor of my garden green beans, tomatoes, and cucumbers were not covered by gobs of sauce or spices. Only garden dill was used on top of the market potatoes (at the time, my potatoes weren’t ready) with some organic butter from Vancouver Island. I used a tiny bit of honey sauce (organic, local) on the hormone-free, local chicken while baking. We tasted 100% local in every bite. Celebrating baby boomer women • 9
“Wine Know”
5 Good Ways to Get Into Wine Fall is upon us. I don’t know about you, but for me it’s always the beginning of a new year, more so than January. A hangover from school days? Or because my birthday is in September?
culture and wine pairings.
In any case, I find myself seeking new things to do, and get involved with after the lazy summer days have passed. Some people I know have expressed to me that they want to get more interested in Wine, but find it intimidating or simply don’t know how to get started. They don’t want to simply “drink wine” they really want to learn about it, and experience what is fast becoming a phenomenon in the realm of lifestyles and culture.
5 ideas to consider this fall:
Since moving to Edmonton eight years ago, I’ve seen an incredible leap forward when it comes to awareness of wine and food here. So many new, independent bars and restaurants have opened headed by young, entrepreneurial chefs and bartenders. There are Food & Wine events galore throughout the city, from cooking competitions, charity fundraisers, to local farm to fork etc. Edmonton is on the map as a city to visit for creative meals, cocktail
It’s overwhelming to a novice, and gets rather expensive! So how can you get into the wine and dine scene without blowing your wallet or your waistline? 1. Take a Wine Class Not ready to drop several hundred dollars on a Sommelier Course? ( I.S.G. or WSET), check out classes at a local wine boutique. Spending a couple of hours around a table with a Sommelier and others- novice and experienced, can be a rewarding way to learn about wine. At Aligra Wine & Spirits, we hold classes every month which are popular and sell out fast. 2. Frequent a good store with helpful staff. There’s nothing worse than walking into a huge wine store and being overwhelmed by the number of bottles on the shelves! Where to begin? Visit the smaller boutique stores. Generally, you will find staff helpful and knowledgeable. They want you to have a good experience, get to know you and what your tastes are.
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••• Learning about wines is a lifelong pursuit. Whether it’s for pure pleasure, or to make a career move, it never gets boring.
••• They can start you off on a bottle or two and when you return, ask how you liked the choices. From there, start trying a few new wines without feeling stupid, plus you’ve developed a relationship with someone you trust. 3. Read. A lot. Nothing beats actual reading and research when you are wanting to learn a new subject. Many publications are exclusively written about wine. Once I had taken a basic wine course, I became more interested in reading about wines, their origins, people who make them, etc. In addition to magazines, bookstores have excellent books on wine. Anything written by the wine world’s Jancis Robinson is worth picking up. The internet is another good source, including the websites of your local store. 4. Start a Wine Club If you are wanting to get to know about wine, you will want to share your knowledge with your friends. During the long fall and winter months, create a dinner club with them. Choose a night a month where one of you hosts the evening and sets a theme. Ask friends to bring a dish and a wine that goes with that theme. Everyone has to do a little research and, if you do this once a month, you will have enjoyed a lot of fun andgained a lot more knowledge by the time spring rolls around! 5. Join a Wine Club at your local store. Want to really start trying new wines, collecting a few favourites to have on hand? Join a Wine Club membership at a local store.
You decide on 2, 6 or 12 bottles a month, pay in advance whatever the store’s price is based on your budget *. You receive different wines each month that have been hand-picked by the owner or Sommelier, based on their QPR (quality price ratio). These wines are usually “special” for Wine Club members. Be wary of large wine clubs that purchase end of the bin wines that get passed on to consumers. Smaller boutique stores reputation is too precious to be doing this kind of thing. Learning about wines is a lifelong pursuit. Whether it’s for pure pleasure, or to make a career move, it never gets boring. As someone who has the opportunity to try many new wines, I don’t drink more, I drink better, and that doesn’t mean more expensive. I have learned what I prefer and can help guide you with choices based on your tastes and budget. Wanna give it a try? *Individual store wine clubs vary. Some have a membership fee. Wine is selected based on a price range according to your budget. For example , wines in the $20-$25 range, $30-$40 range etc. Often you can choose just reds, just whites, or a mixture. Do some research before you commit. There’s a new group in town! YEG Women in Wine. Check the Facebook page or www. yegwomeninwine.org for information. Alison Phillips is the co-owner of Aligra Wine & Spirits in West Edmonton Mall. She is ISG Level II Certified and a French Wine Scholar. She enjoys tasting, talking and writing about wines & spirits, travelling around the world and discovering exciting people and places.
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Great September Wines for the Cooler Weather ALISON’S WINE PICKS {September 2015} LAnna Lena- Sylvaner, Germany $26.00 Like their daughter it was named after, this white wine ( Sylvaner grape) reflects a natural vitality and freshness. Beautiful, elegant, juicy, clean fruit of apple and citrus that seems soft and delicate yet suprises you with a full mouth of flavour that has a substantial lengthy finish. The acidity is only complimented with the soft sweetness. The wine is bottled in the traditional “Bocksbeutel”. ( think the Mateus Rose bottle)
Sicily! It delivers a velvet mouth texture and lots of fleshy ripe dark plum flavours. Perfect for roast beef. b Subject to availability at Aligra Wine & Spirits West Edmonton Mall www.aligrawineandspirits.com
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Stormhoek Love Sparkling Wine, South Africa $16.99 Some wines take themselves way too seriously, others don’t really have enough about them and some are just fabulously daft. Even the label is hippy style. Step forward Ms Stormhoek Sparkling Moscato Rose - a fabulously daft, fabulously fun, and fabulously delicious pink sparkler. You’ll be drinking it because it makes you laugh and makes you feel good. And we can think of no higher praise! Cusumano Nero D’Avola, Sicily Italy 2013 $13.99 This wine definitely over- delivers! Dark ruby in colour, it has aromas of plum, red and black cherry and spice. On the palate it’s dry and medium-bodied with ripe tannins and refreshing acidity. Try it with pork or lamb chops. Cusumano Syrah , Sicily Italy 2013 $13.99
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FAN FEEDBACK Question? Do you color your hair? Why or Why Not? Jacqueline: Yes. I had very premature mature hair and am not ready for the look of it. Pauline -No. I don’t. I started going grey at 35. I keep it grey as a reaction to all of the people who tell me I should dye it. Beth: I color it. I’m too young to be grey!!! Vicki: Never! I also started going grey very young (in my 20’s). It also grows so quickly i would be there every 2 weeks ...and I like it the way it is Linda: Tried not colouring and people kept asking me if I was not well. Will try going natural again later this year; would love to be just natural. Charmaine: I colour it as I am loving being brunette with a red streak.... a great change from blonde. :)))) Kathleen: My hair color was dull once I wasn’t outside all day long as a kid. Love my red hair! And grey wouldn’t suit my skin tone Elizabeth: I also started going grey in my 30s and was not ready. I do a fab mixture of dark brown with a hint of purple. Love it!! Lynn: Nope, I earned my platinum highlights and I LOVE them! Charmaine: I colour it as I am loving being brunette with a red streak.... a great change from blonde. :)))) Joanne: Yes - so I look on the outside, how I feel on the inside. Sharon: I do cause I like to change it up - it’s fun!! Debra: I do it for fun! You can really change your look with a different hair colour. Lisa: No. I embraced the silver years ago and love it. Then again, I’m a “granola” so I don’t like the chemical stuff. Pam: I do cause I like to change it up - it’s fun!! Kathi: Used to, but since I wrote the Book Beautiful Sexy Skin for Women Over 40 and discovered how bad those chemicals are for us, I stopped. Mostly grey now, but healthier!
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Miracle Pill?
I was one of those women who couldn’t wait for a “sex” pill. I had lost all desire for sex and would have gladly taken a vow of celibacy. I knew this wasn’t normal and I really wanted to feel sexually alive again. That female “Viagra” would be just the ticket.
complishment that the female Viagra is now available to us. It may prove to be the most effective measure yet at dismantling the fear of female sexuality as something evil and destructive. With any luck it will even help us move beyond the stigma of slut-shaming.
Last month we finally got the good news. Sildenafil had been approved as a medication for women. It was 1998 when Viagra was approved to treat erectile dysfunction in men. Almost overnight it became the best selling prescription drug in history. In would take another 17 years for the same medication to be approved to treat female sexual arousal.
But it will not be the magic pill of sexual satisfaction. Sildenafil does improve sexual arousal, lubrication and orgasm. But Sildenafil cannot restore a women’s sexual desire.
The delay in and of itself is interesting. It seems that despite our progress as women, many people still feel that our sexuality should be tightly monitored and controlled. In our society, women are routinely sexualized and objectified. At the same time we are expected to meet unrealistic expectations of saintly, asexual virginity. We are expected to give the gift of sex but not relish receiving that gift ourselves. That being said, it is a tremendous ac-
At the point where my sexual desire had died, I was in a very unhappy and unhealthy relationship. It seemed at the time that the relationship would be better if I could just want to have sex. It became obvious after that relationship ended that I was still a fully functional sexual human being with all the wants, needs and desires of the woman I used to be. As a general rule, women need to feel close to their intimate partner in order to desire sex. It is very often emotional and relationship barriers that prevent women from experiencing healthy sexuality. And no pill can fix that.
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If you have lost your sex drive, the good news is that there are options to explore. If your barriers to sexual satisfaction are physical, there is now an approved medication to help you enjoy the very good gift of sex! If, on the other hand, you are in a relationship that is not nurturing you emotionally, there is no substitute for doing the hard work of relationship building with your intimate partner or in ending one relationship in order to experience the joy of a healthier, more fulfilling partnership. b Barbara Lee is the author of Sacred Sex: Replacing the Marriage Ethic with a Sexual Ethic and Tension in the Tank: Embracing Interfaith Mysticism Without Leaving the Church. An ordained interfaith minister, Barbara has crafted the tools that lead to higher self-esteem, healthier relationships and a deeper respect for the many facets of sexuality. You can read more about Barbara at www.dontdoesntwork.com.
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10 Reasons to Step Out of Your
Comfort Zone What if I told you the key to your happiness is one step outside your comfort zone, would you take it? There are many people would say that it was a dream but not a potential reality. It is so easy to get stuck in a rut and live a life that becomes routine or even mundane. There are many people who are waking up each morning hitting their snooze alarms who are yearning to have a new zest for life and not doing anything about it. And what if I told you, it was a lot easier than you think… You may be held back by your own habits, fears, or uncertainty. The best thing you can do is to ask questions. By asking questions not only can you make better deci-
sions, but fears decrease and uncertainty suddenly becomes familiar. Think of the times that you pushed out of your comfort zone and tried something new. Do you remember the nervous energy and excitement? It felt invigorating. You felt like you could conquer the world. You felt unstoppable. You've been in that space before so what's stopping you now. There are so many benefits in taking that quantum leap just outside your comfort zone: 1. You learn and grow. Everything feels awkward the first time you try it; you have to remember that it's the first time. Go easy on yourself; you will make mistakes and is okay. Learn from them and carry on.
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••• Whether it is learning a new language, developing a new skill, or taking course, you need to continuously take steps to go after what you want.
••• As you repeat the task or action or practice, the novelty becomes less awkward and you become better the more you do it. Your confidence and competence will increase. You can't grow when you're in the same space. 2. You get one step closer to achieving what you really want. You rarely get what you want staying exactly doing what you are currently doing. The skills and abilities that got you to where you are now are not what you need to get to where you want to go. You need to take action steps. Whether it is learning a new language, developing a new skill, or taking course, you need to continuously take steps to go after what you want. Otherwise, you will remain exactly where you are, doing what you are doing, and continuously and longing for more. 3. You become aware of your strengths. When you step out of your comfort zone, you need to continuously develop your strengths and focus what you are already good at. It is this awareness that helps you face uncertainty with an unstoppable attitude. 4. You become more resourceful. When you are at in an unfamiliar situation, you need to tap into your resources quickly and understand how to make decisions more effectively while minimizing risk. You also need to know how to tap into those resources and leverage what you currently have. Remember there are many ways to get to the same place. Have you ever had a roadblock show up in your way to only learn that there is another way to achieve your goal? 5. You draw on courage never knew
you had. Some of the choices that we make in life can be pretty scary and it can be hard to trust the process especially when you're used to having some control. Recently, I had an opportunity to zip line. Was I nervous? You bet. As I looked down, I felt queasy but when I looked across the horizon all I could see in front of me was breathtaking. I remember the attendant asking me: “Are you ready?” I said, “I'm not sure”. “Are you ready?”“I don't know if I can do this.”“Ready, let go.” As I closed my eyes and let go, I felt a slight drop from under me and suddenly I felt a lift where the pulley engaged. Suddenly, I felt the support and I did not feel alone. I was able to open my eyes and shout “Yahoo!” and enjoy the journey and the view. You never know what you are capable of and until you actually do it. 6. You may become more creative. You don't have to wait for retirement to try new things. One day in discussion with a colleague, she mentioned that she wanted to take a photography class when she retired. I asked her why she was waiting for retirement and why she wouldn't start taking classes now. Shortly after the conversation, she signed up for a photography class and spent much time snapping the beauties of nature. Her photos were amazing as she captured timeless moments. She had the talent all along. This same colleague felt compelled to buy some paints and canvas and start painting. She started teaching herself different techniques and styles from YouTube. Again, her creativity shone through and her paintings are now being sold. You don't have to wait for retirement to discover your potential. Celebrating baby boomer women • 17
You just need to give it a try. 7. You can acquire a new skill or develop a talent you already have. Trying new things adds to the excitement of life. You create new opportunities and meet new people in the process. Learn to play new instrument, get over your fear of public speaking, or decorate your home. You may even start getting into the social media conversations. 8. You may discover a new insight into yourself and let perfection go. This discovery can be the most profound and empowering. For as long as you are trying to achieve perfection, you are not being true to yourself and allowing yourself to grow and learn in the process. Perfection is an illusion; beauty lies in the imperfection. 9. You can inspire others in the process. Sometimes it is not until someone chases their dream that we give ourselves permission to chase our own.
When people see you going after what you want and achieving it, it helps others believe in what possible for themselves. 10. You can live a life with no regrets. At the end of your days, you can look back and say that you have done everything that you wanted to do the best of your ability, you have given of yourself to improve the world around you, and you lived to your full potential. Happiness and fulfillment live just outside your comfort zone. If I told you to take one step that you knew would help you achieve it, would you take it? b DEBRA KASOWSKI, BScN CEC is an award-winning best-selling author, transformational speaker, blogger, and Certified Executive Coach. She is certified in Appreciative Inquiry and in EQi -2.0/EQ360. Debra Kasowski International helps executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations boost their productivity, performance, and profits. It all starts with people and passion. www.debrakasowski.com
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Life Without
HAIR
Hair is one of the first identifying features we use to describe someone. Look at that blonde, brunette, redhead, short curly hair, long straight hair… bald. When we think of bald, we usually think of a man. This can be his genetics yet often it’s his choice. But what about for a woman? Bald is not a common hair style but for many it’s not a choice.
Alopecia is the partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows. Alopecia can occur as a result of a variety of conditions: Alopecia areata - an auto immune disease where people lose all or patches of their hair; temporarily or permanently. Androgenetic Alopecia - hair loss due to hormones. Telogen Effluvium - shedding of hair after a major life stress or trauma. Anagen Effluvium - insult to the hair follicle such as with chemotherapy. Traction Alopecia - local trauma such as a prolonged, overly tight, hair style. Eg: corn row braids. More so than knowing the science behind alopecia, I wanted to understand the impact that going bald had on a woman
around my age. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview two wonderful women who were willing to be open and honest about their experience with hair loss. I was introduced to Judy by a mutual friend. Judy is the mother of two adult daughters and the grandmother of three grandchildren, one of which was born a few days after our meeting. When I walked into the coffee shop where we were to meet, I was greeted by her warm smile and welcoming energy. We spent the next hour together as she shared her story of life with no hair. At the age of forty, Judy noticed that she was losing significantly more hair than usual. At the end of a shower, the entire floor would be covered. Within a few weeks she started to have complete bald spots. Many were at the back of her head, so she hadn’t noticed them too much. Jokingly, she shared that at one point her girlfriend had thought she just had a really bad haircut.
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••• It is important that we have the confidence to know we are greater than our hair. She said if it’s not going to go away, simply accept it, and find what it is, that helps you to feel confident: whether that be embracing your baldness, wearing a wig, a hat or a scarf. Judy ••• Judy visited her doctor and received the diagnosis of alopecia areata, an auto immune disease. He told her that, in all likelihood, she would lose all of her hair and there was no way of knowing if any of it would grow back. Her doctor tentatively asked what she was going to do about this. Her answer... “I’ll buy a wig.” Her doctor was very relieved that she was having such a positive attitude as he’d had experiences with other women being so devastated with this condition that they had become depressed and reclusive. The loss of one’s physical identity can have a profound effect on people. FAMILY SUPPORT
Within a very short time, Judy had lost all of her hair from her head, her eyelashes, her eyebrows, her arms; all of it was gone. Although it was an upsetting condition, she had strong family support and a positive attitude that carried her through. She knew that she was not her hair, and she was determined to not let it ruin her life. Judy adopted a very matter-of-fact attitude and incorporated a sense of humour and cheeriness. In one story she related, a young child saw her and stated the obvious, “You’re bald.” She cheerily answered, “Yes, I am... isn’t that cool?”, to which the young child replied, “Yeah, that’s super cool”, as she ran off to play. LOTIONS AND POTIONS
To cope with her hair loss (Judy) admits that she did go the route of lotions and potions. She even engaged in having cortisone injections into her scalp. The inten-
tion was to reduce the inflammation and hopefully allow her hair to grow again. At some point, however, she decided enough is enough. She embraced her baldness and stepped forward proudly and boldly, accepting herself as she was. She admitted this was very freeing. Judy currently chooses to wear a wig most of time when she’s out in public. At home, she typically just embraces her baldness. Her family and friends know her as bald she explained. ”They see me, not my missing hair or bald head.” Judy also related that when she goes out bald, or with just a scarf, she’ll often receive sympathy from strangers. They assume that she is going through chemo and will give her encouraging comments. She has learned graciously to say thank you because she knows they are coming from a place of caring and love. She doesn’t let things like that bother her. ACCEPT IT
I asked (Judy) what advice she would give to other women who are suffering from this condition, and her advice was simple, “Accept it”. She very wisely stated that it’s not the alopecia or the baldness that causes us our grief: it is our reaction to it. It is important that we have the confidence to know we are greater than our hair. She said if it’s not going to go away, simply accept it, and find what it is, that helps you to feel confident: whether that be embracing your baldness, wearing a wig, a hat or a scarf. Celebrating baby boomer women • 21
Judy is very open and honest about her condition, which allows her to freely choose how she wants to present herself on any given day. My next interview was with an acquaintance of mine who had gone through treatment for lymphoma a couple years ago. Our daughters dance at the same studio, so I had been aware of Debbie going through her treatments. It was only during this past year, however, that we got a chance to become friends and I learned more about her experience. When I asked her if she would be willing talk about losing her hair during her chemo treatments, she very quickly replied, “Yes, I’d be willing to do that. I’m ready to share my story now.” Debbie is a beautiful woman with a bright, engaging smile. Today she sports an adorable short, curly style of light brown hair. At the time of her diagnosis she had long, straight, blonde hair; so to be told that she would lose all of it to chemo had a very devastating impact at first.
At first her particular hair loss pattern allowed her to have a small fringe of hair, and she found that she could wear cute hats quite nicely for a long period of time. She eventually augmented this look with a partial wig. She really didn’t like wearing a full wig. She did have one made, but when she put it on she said she felt like an imposter. This was despite all the positive feedback on how good it looked. She knew that she needed to find what was right for her, to give her the confidence she needed to go through this journey. Debbie eventually found a style that worked. She discovered beautiful scarves and learned many fun ways to tie them from watching demos on YouTube. She stated this look, “Felt more like me.” LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER
In every city there are many organizations and support groups that help women find their style and cope with their changing looks. Programs like Look Good Feel Better, Compassionate Beauty and Cancer Chic. When I asked Debbie what had she learned from her experience, and what advise would she give to other women facing a similar situation, this is what she shared:
CHEMOTHERAPY
* She quoted a song and said I should listen to it. The song is entitled, I am Not My Hair.
Chemotherapy is designed to kill off the fast growing cells of cancer. Unfortunately it also kills off the fast growing, healthy cells in our body. These include the lining of our mouth, our intestinal track and, of course, our hair. Hair loss typically starts about two weeks after chemo. From there it is fast and furious. Often, patients are advised to shave their head to lessen the trauma. Debbie chose to go a different route. She cut her hair quite short, but chose not to shave it.
* She learned that losing one’s hair can be very, very sad. She admitted that as a strong women, at first, she felt vain by feeling sad. Her advice for others would be to know that it can be devastating to lose your hair and it is okay to feel sad. Take the time to mourn your loss. Then, take the time to find what’s right for you to be confident again. Be open to all the various options and ideas. You never know what might become your new style.
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* Debbie learned that losing her eyelashes and eyebrows was harder than losing her hair. She stated that once she lost those, she really looked sick. Her advice for others would be to consider getting eyebrow tattoos prior to treatment. * Debbie also learned that she wished she had documented her experience. At the time she did not want to be in pictures, but in looking back she wishes that she had a visual record of the journey that will always be a part of her. NEST BUILDING
Debbie also shared an intimate story that I found both touching and beautiful. She had saved the clumps of hair that had fallen out during her chemo for a very special purpose. In the spring after her treatment, she and her beautiful daughters spread the hair about her yard to allow the robins to collect it and use it in their nest building. During her treatment, the hair and the plan for it, had served as a beacon of hope that she indeed would be around the following spring to carry out the plan. Debbie has now been cancer free for over a year. Her hair has grown in darker and curly. While she quite likes the short and sassy style, she shared her plan to grow it long so that she can cut it short on her terms. To her, this will represent being back in control of her life. Cutting it short will be her choice. Going through the journey of hair loss, regardless of what the cause, is very personal. Each person must find what is right for them in the regaining of their confidence. Alopecia is far more prevalent than most imagine. So if you or a loved one is on this path, please know you’re not alone and there are many resources out there to support you. b
Joanne Neweduk is a mother of three young adult children and an oncology nurse working at Tom Baker Cancer Clinic. She is also certified as a life coach and facilitator. Joanne has a decades long involvement with volunteerism, event planning, and is currently the president of the board of directors for a humanitarian charity, Medical Mercy Canada. Joanne is enthusiastic with every endeavour she takes on and derives great joy from collaborating with others and seeing wonderful things transpire.
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Reboot your Bucket List Years ago a business mentor suggested I make the ‘about Lisa’ tab on my website more personal. Besides a small bio and my accreditations/qualifications, she recommended I add something fun and interesting, like my bucket list. It was the first time I sat down and put this to paper. I sifted through my mental filing cabinet of dreams, hopes, longings and crazy whims. I scribbled out a somewhat balanced list of what I thought was reasonable (what I could do or would do in my lifetime) as well as concocting those few big hairy audacious items encour-
aged by motivational speakers. Check, check, done. I admit I was feeling somewhat proud and cocky. “Great Job Lisa! This is a fine list.” I added it to my website and promptly forgot about it. Sure, the exercise was complete, but more as a business activity than with any true conviction or reflection. Last spring as my 49th year was waning and 50th was waxing; a little voice was nagging me to look at my bucket list. Glancing at it with fresh eyes, it became
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clear what had been, and still remained, deeper desires and which were shallow whims that no longer felt relevant. I did a list-reboot; removing the irrelevant and taking decisive action on the pertinent. “Lisa, you’re turning 50. If you wanna enter this time of your life with a bang, what’s it gonna be?” I wasn’t being driven to do all of it; I just needed to do something!! I chose to ignore any item where my inner voice said “You can’t because…” Instead, I asked myself “Given your time and resources, what CAN you do this year?”
‘what’ and let the ‘how’ take care of itself.
ADRENALIN
Bungee jump:
It turned out it was possible to tackle multiple heights activities (bungee jumping, bridge drop, ropes course) by going to Nanaimo BC and in Tofino to go surfing and whale watching. I recruited a friend and we embarked on the official Bucket List road trip of 2014.
Bridge Drop:
That amazing week was a mix of adrenaline, laughter, excitement, exhaustion, expansion and relaxation. I had no regrets about waiting until almost 50. What I have changed is how I give attention to my bucket list. Instead of hiding it away gathering dust, I want the joy of anticipation and possibility in my daily life! Here are 5 ways to joyfully create and act on your bucket list: 1. Turn thoughts into jots: Ideas are more likely to become reality when we jot them down. 2. In Sight, in Mind: When we file our jots away, whether physically in a cabinet or virtually in the cloud, we turn our self-help into shelf help: gone and forgotten. Keep your bucket list in sight, in mind and in action. See it as a living document.
4. Can vs Can’t: Create a ritual where periodically you ask: “Given my time and resources, what CAN I do on my list?” 5. Go all NIKE on that list: Just DO it! You may not have a list yet, or perhaps yours is gathering dust. Remember, nature gives you a reboot every 24 hours. Wake up and say “Today’s the day” and being again. If not now…when? Watch Lisa’s Video, by clicking on blue lined text below.
Surfing b :Lisa Chell is president of Ultimate Clarity, a coaching and training company focused on leadership of self and others based on logic and heart. Most recently she’s stepped into a new passion; leading retreats. She’s combining her love of travel, fun, adventure, drum healing, mindfulness, yoga, the ocean, great food and like-hearted connecting into Vital Wave Retreats for Women. Look for the upcoming retreat in Tofino BC Oct 2-5 at www.vitalwaveretreats.com. All Fabulous@50 members are eligible for extra savings. Ask Lisa. Reach her at lisa@ultimateclarity.com
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Left: Taken in 2007, Right: Taken in 2004. by Linda Finstad of “A Sharper Image”
{TEA WITH SUE}
To Grey or Not to Grey – Is That Your Question? My two grandmothers had very different ideas when it came to aging and the color of their hair. One chose to allow it to go white, the other colored her hair right to the end of her days. Both their decisions suited their features and their personalities. Growing up as a bit of a tomboy, I had little interest in make-up and hair color until I entered the cosmetic business in my 20’s. I knew that the best way for me to help my customers choose hair color products was to try them myself. I picked shampoo-in colors closest to my natural color so I wouldn’t have to fuss too much about roots. When I left the beauty world for the corporate training arena, I stopped coloring my hair for quite a few years.
It was a medium ash brown, and I was quite happy with the color, despite a few grey hairs here and there. TRAUMA
Re-entering the dating world in my 50’s called for a big make-over. Not only did I allow my short hair to grow, I started coloring it and eventually succumbed to my stylist’s persuasion to add some golden highlights. His magic with my hair kept me looking youthful. If there was grey lurking beneath my light brown look, I didn’t know and I didn’t care. I expected, like my Grammy Ed, that I would color my hair for the rest of my life. It was pretty traumatic to have my hair falling out from chemo. Who knew I was so vain! Bowing to the inevitable, I had my head shaved and found a dark blonde wig
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that was pretty close to my most recent hair color. It took several months, but believe me; once my hair started to grow in again, I didn’t much care what color it was – I was just grateful that I had hair.
former lives, so they returned to previous hair colors instead of staying grey. I totally get that.
Once I began to return to full health, I worried that my silvery-grey strands made me look much older. Everyone I asked assured me that was not the case but I didn’t believe them, mainly because I saw this grey-haired stranger looking back at me every time I passed a mirror.
For me, because I’ve moved to a new life with a kind of wise-woman status where silvery strands are quite appropriate, mostly I’m happy with my look. However, I might let my stylist talk me into a few highlights.
CHEMOTHERAPY
I wondered about coloring my hair, but then heard the warnings that women who’ve had chemo should never color their hair again. When I Googled this question for this article, here’s what I found: “It is best not to use dyes or perms for around 6 months after finishing chemotherapy. This is because when you are recovering from chemotherapy, your hair is more fragile than usual, and it is more likely to get damaged. It takes about 6 months for the hair to become stronger. It isn't a good idea to use permanent hair dyes, semi permanent hair dyes, or perms.”
PERSONAL CHOICE
The answer to the question, “to grey or not to grey” is a very personal one for women over 50. I only know what works for me – of course I reserve the right to change my mind! Your main decision about your hair color should come out of whatever makes you feel your magnificent self – regardless of age!] b As a speaker and a writer, Sue believes in the magnificence of everyone. For Tea with Sue, e-mail her at sue@suepaulson.com or visit her website: www.suepaulson.com.
Source: www.cancerresearchuk.org In a New York Times article, it stated: “…The International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization and dedicated to identifying cancer causes, said personal hair dye is ‘not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans,’ based on a lack of evidence from studies in people.” Source: http://www.nytimes. com/2012/03/08/fashion/postcancer While I could have easily checked the accuracy of what I’d been told, instead, I chose to live with the grey and see how I felt once I got used to it. Many women in similar situations wanted to recover their Celebrating baby boomer women • 27
Mariana Konsolos {Fabulous@50 Featured Member}
MARIANA’S FAVORITES:
Color: Hot Pink Flats or Stilettos: Flats, Martini/Wine: Martini Sweet Treat: Ice Cream
Vacation Destination: Anywhere in the world with people Book: Interviews with History by Orianna Fallaci Movie: A Touch of Spice Charitable Cause: Suit Yourself Mariana Konsolos
What are you looking forward to doing/creating in this next half of your life? I am looking forward to moving with my hubby to a place where we can have a healthy lifestyle while enjoying nature. (Of course close to the water!) We would love to start a new business (Bed and Breakfast) to be able to enjoy meeting and continue learning from people’s life stories! I also can’t wait to be a healthy and fun grandma to my future grandkids! What would you consider to be your top three talents/skills? I believe the strongest skills that help me
shape into the person I am today are: Curiosity, Generosity and Creativity. In what ways do you prefer to give back or pay it forward? Life is full of changes. And changes can be traumatic, tragic or simply hard. Why? Because we are forced to leave a known place and move to an absolute unknown one. But we always have a choice. You can stay there for ever and complain non stop or you can work towards a solution. My motto is Don’t complain, Solve it! Its not easy! But it is possible. How have business and/or personal relationships shaped your life?
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My university has been forever people’s stories. I believe that taking the time to stop and listen is a gift and an opportunity. Because everybody has a story! And each story is different from another. Learning from different cultures, personalities and traditions makes us more aware of what the world is all about. If you were to share one thing that made a difference in your life, what would it be? Giving birth is a miracle of nature that it was inexplicable to me until it happened. Having my daughter gave me a real sense of responsibility, strength and commitment to live life to the fullest. She is the main reason of my existence. I can’t wait to continue to watch her grow and learn from the beautiful woman she has become. b
Mariana and her lovely daughter Florencia.
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Rock Your
Locks at Any
AGE
A flattering hairstyle is key to looking attractive and well put together. Women over 40 are not relegated to the style that I remember mature women sporting when I was a child. Remember the short permed haircuts that were cut around the ears and left slightly longer at the back?
I have been going to the same stylist for over 10 years. She gives the same advice to every woman whether they are 17 or 70. When choosing a hairstyle it is important for a woman to consider her lifestyle along with her personal style. With that being said, there are some guidelines that a mature woman should consider.
It used to be thought that once a woman reaches middle age she had to cut her hair relatively short. This is no longer true. However, on some women long hair ages them. If you do opt for a long cut it needs some shaping around the face so that the cheekbones are highlighted. If you want to keep your locks, but you’re nervous look at Christy Brinkley (60) and Demi Moore (51) for inspiration. 2. Consider bangs. Bangs are fantastic at camouflaging wrinkles. 3. Color is your friend. Dark hair tends to age a mature woman. Choose a shade that is a shade or 2 lighter than what you are accustomed to. 4. To grey or not to grey. I have noticed many young women dying their hair grey. It seems to be in style now. Some women look absolutely gorgeous in grey hair, not only that. There is less money being spent on the up-keep. Sadly, grey hair often ages the woman sporting it. 5. Beware of thinning hair. As our bodies and hormones change, our hair can be affected. One of the most difficult things to deal with is thinning hair.
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The first step would be using a keratinenriched shampoo. Don’t forget to condition. With respect to a style consider layers around your face and on the top for volume. 6. Embrace your curls! If you have naturally curly hair use it to your advantage. Curls soften the face creating a more youthful look. 7. Create layers for lift. Not only do layers add volume, soft layers diminish the look of fine lines. 8. Consider an a line bob. Not only is a bob chic and classic, one that is tapered up in the back draws attention to the face and elongates the neck. 9. Choose a style that you feel confident in. After all, confidence is beautiful! b Laurie Young Slipchuk
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Fabulous@50 Experience & Martini Party Saturday, Nov 7, 2015 Mark your calendar’s right now! This is the best women’s event in Edmonton and has won the International Stevie Award for “ Best Event”and “Women Helping Women” categories. Enjoy the Old Vegas theme! Tickets are available at local businesses and Tixonthesquare. Click here for more information or to become a vendor.
The ladies from the Edmonton Fabulous@50 meetup spent a wonderful Sunday afternoon in Beaumont at the Painted Door and Unfauxgettable Interiors. Photos by Ealanta Photography. For more info on how to become a member of our Edmonton meetup...click here. Read my Blogs on www.fabulousat50.com Did Curiousity Kill the Cat or Give it 9 Lives?..: . When asked what we want for ourselves and our loved ones, a common answer is we want happiness. There are some of us who find that easier than others. Dianna B.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Victoria, B.C. Wednesday, Sept 30 We’ll eat, pray, and love while we feed our thirst for travel and love of adventure.. Click here for more details. Coming Soon! “SAVE THE DATE! June 2016 It’s no surprise that the first Fabulous@50 Experience and Trade Show in Victoria on June, 2016 will be called, “Passport to Fabulous@50.”
On Tuesday, September 29th, you are personally invited to join me for an “Eat, Pray, Love” celebration. Also in attendance will be Georgina de Carlo, the new Fabulous@50 Victoria Event Host and very special guest, Dianna Bowes, Founder of Fabulous@50. “Are you dying to live?
On October 7 and 8, Annie will be teaching Travel has played a pivotal role in changing Annie’s life a 2-day tele seminar -helping her overcome every called, “Lessons From obstacle in her life, including Machu Picchu” that will teach women who are dying to live how incurable cancer in 2014. to conquer their fears and overcome their challenges. Stay tuned - Annie will be posting more details about Victoria Fabulous@50 Director, Annie Pool, has recently returned from an epic travel adventure after climbing this exciting travel-themed Machu Picchu this summer, even though she has been Fabulous@50 event in the deathly afraid of heights. October issue of The Be Fabulous! Magazine.” Travel has played a pivotal role in changing her life, beginning with a 6 month trip to Italy in 2006. It was the tool she used to heal herself from incurable cancer in 2014, despite the fact that she was hardly able to leave her home. Now she wants to incorporate the secrets she learned on her cancer journey to help women who are ‘dying to live’ - just like she was when she was first diagnosed in 2013. 34 • Be Fabulous! e_Magazine I www.fabulousat50.com I August • 2015
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