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Hi there, Welcome to our May edition Thank you so much for reading another edition of our local magazines, and furthermore thank you for continuing to support your small local businesses. I hope you all had a lovely Easter, it seemed to fly by so quickly but I suppose that is always the case for our favourite times of the year. In our May edition we have lined up some brilliant articles for you all to have a read of at your leisure. This month we have a recipe in support of Vegetarian Week in the middle of May and an article about oral hygeine to support national smile month. Our favourite Fashion Article writer, Stephanie Witt the Dress Doctor has yet another amazing article for you all focussing on accessories. The movie preview this month is Disney's latest Live Action Remake of everyone's first favourite romance, Aladdin! The films has got some big stars in and is no doubt going to be a hit.
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FIT AT FIFTY AND BEYOND Attention over-fifties! When was the last time you visited a gym? You kind of know you should be making an effort, right? But do excuses such as ‘too expensive’; ‘lack of time’, and ‘no motivation’, sound familiar? Or maybe like me you have a pathological fear of lycra? But assuming you have no major health problems we can tackle this issue in bite-size chunks. Motivation. This is the key. You need a specific goal. Time. Look in your diary and you will find a spare hour at least once, or better still, two or three times a week. Cost. Can be as expensive or affordable as you want. A ladies-only gym with a personal trainer can be expensive, but a mixed gym membership in off-peak hours brings the cost down considerably and you can still get instruction and advice from an on-site trainer. Clothing. Lycra isn’t compulsory, but clothes must be comfortable, and this includes your undergarments. Remember, it’s not a fashion parade and chafed tender bits will put you off exercise forever! If you’re feeling hesitant repeat to yourself, “I can do this; I want a healthier and fitter me; I have the time to do this”. This is your Mantra. Say it often enough and you will start to believe it. Don’t be put off by glum folk who say it’s all a waste of time. Mix with positive people who will encourage you and improve your self-esteem. Metabolism slows down as you get older and this can lead to weight gain, but exercise helps keep weight on an even keel because you build lean muscle. You also improve your immune system and cardiovascular system; reduce bad cholesterol and boost brain-power. Research shows that only 32% of men and 21% of women aged over 50 in England undertake some
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