Boomers & Beyond Mid December Issue, December 17, 2014

Sassy • Spirited • Successful

Mid December 2014

Bursting With Holiday Joy! • Maintain not Gain • Resolution Solutions • Men’s Fashion Guide...Look ‘Hot’ in the Cold • Holiday Happenings • Last Minute Gift Guide

Sassy • Spirited • Successful

We wish you a happy holiday! In the midst of the hustle and bustle we hope you find a moment to reflect on the many blessings of the season. We wish you joy, peace, good health, abundance and a sense of humor as you go forth to explore and enjoy this amazing phase of life in the year ahead. sas•sy

spir•it•ed

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adjective very stylish; confident and energetic

adjective full of courage or energy; very lively or determined

adjective having the correct or desired result; ending in success having achieved wealth, respect, or fame

BOOMERS & Beyond Bodacious Boomers Mary Helen Darah Nancy Jomantas Connie Torrey

Enjoy this issue!

• Maintain Not Gain

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• Resolution Solutions

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• Men’s Fashion Guide

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• Love the Skin You’re In

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Boomer Wanna-Be-Layout and Design Elissa Cary

• Books For Boomers

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• Holiday Happenings

Bond with the Boomers infoboomersandbeyond@gmail.com 419/824-0100 Beyond Boomer Consultant Sharon Lange Boomer Contributor Kathy Rotte

Digital Media Specialist Layne Torrey

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• Gift Giving Guide 8

Cover Photo: Little Achiga of Haiti is bursting with joy as he celebrates the season with his American family.

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Maintain Not Gain Healthy Helena Helps Keep the Scale From Tipping

By Helena Darah

Starting a fitness regime right before the holidays is quite the challenge. It’s the one time of year when it is socially acceptable to gorge yourself with amazing food, sweets, and lounge on the couch watching holiday movies. It’s okay Boomers! We all have been guilty of it. However, the average person packs on at LEAST five pounds during the holiday season and some even gain up to 15 or more. It is possible to maintain a healthy weight while still enjoying the holiday festivities that include temptation after temptation with a few helpful reminders.

My rule of thumb is to make yourself sweat every day. There are 24 hours in a day and I encourage you to fill at least 30 minutes (preferably 60) with some exercise that gets your heart pumping and makes you sweat (or at least glisten). What if you don’t belong to a gym or it’s too cold to run? No worries. This is why they make workout DVDs and exercises you can perform in the convenience (and PRIVACY) of your own home. Not motivated? If you live with other people, you have built-in motivators. Encourage each other to do some type of exercise (such as a workout DVD, crunches, yoga, Pilates) BEFORE lounging on the couch.

If you are an outdoors person who loves the snow and cold (slim chance, but you never know) this is the perfect time of year for you. Try shoveling your driveway. Last year, with all of the snow, I tried shoveling mounds of snow and came inside

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drenched with sweat. It’s a real workout. Be careful though. Consult your physician before you take on shoveling especially if you are not getting regular exercise. Even walking/playing in the snow takes endurance and the snow provides a resistance which raises your heart rate. Cross country skiing, sledding, even walking around the mall and enjoying the holiday spirit can help you “break a sweat.”

Many of my childhood memories consist of days spent outside with my family and friends, so parents and grandparents, get your kids out there too!

In regards to food, it’s so easy to want to eat all day.

I swear, if no one stopped me I could eat a jar of Nutella while watching “The Office,” but I don’t because I would weigh 500 pounds. Instead, when you go for that snack, ask yourself, “Am I actually eating because I am hungry, or is it because I’m bored?” If the answer isn’t hunger, I’d advise you make yourself a cup of hot tea for the fireside. Or, you can indulge in some unsweetened almond milk mixed with unsweetened cocoa and sugar-free syrup.

For holiday parties that are filled with tables upon tables of food, here are some helpful tips I use. I drink a full glass of water and eat a protein bar or something filled with fiber (an apple, banana, sliced veggies etc.) so I am not starving before entering the party. That way, I don’t indulge in everything I see, AKA “stuffing my face.”

Secondly, peruse the tables and check out your options. Is that cookie really worth the 500 calories you burned at the gym today? Maybe you’ll opt for the fruit and yogurt dip instead for your sweet treat HEALTHY HELENA TO 6

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Resolve to Get Fit in the New Year

Resolution Solutions

By Gordon LaPointe, BS, CPT, ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club “Age is just a number” and “it’s never too late to start” are two common phrases I am sure many of us have heard over time. They are also both very true when referring to exercise. A big part of how someone ages is a choice, and choosing well starts by getting active. As you get older, an ‘Exercise with a active lifestyle is more important friend to stay acthan ever. Regular exercise can countable! Avoid help maintain your independence, boredom, try new help manage symptoms of illthings! ness, and boost your energy. So Exercise to stay how do you begin an exercise well all year program and start feeling better long!’ than you have in years? Here’s an —Julie Graham outline to help you get started.

Please note it is recommended to see your physician before engaging in an exercise program.

Ease into exercise - If you haven’t been active in a while start out slow. Build your exercise program little by little by increasing the duration, sets, and intensity.

Always warm up before and cool down after a workout by moving at a low intensity (walking or biking) for 5-10 minutes followed by stretching.

Include the building blocks of fitness - Design an exercise program that includes strength training, cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, and balance. Strength ‘Exercise all year training builds up muscle with long to maintain repetitive motion using weight or a healthy weight, external resistance from machines, free weights, elastic decrease stress, bands, or body weight. Carincrease energy diorespiratory endurance uses and improve large muscle groups in rhythmic quality of sleep.’ motions over a period of time.

–Kevin Lent Examples include tennis, dancing, cycling, and walking. Flexi-

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bility is the ability of your body’s joints to move freely through a full range of motion. This can be done through stationary stretches and stretches that involve movement. Balance is your ability to maintain your body’s position with minimal postural movement.

Set SMART goals - Use the acronym SMART (Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic, Time based) to help you set your goals and help keep you motivated.

Specific is the who, what, when, where, and how. Measureable means you are able to easily determine if the goal was accomplished or not. Attainable is setting a goal you can feasibly attain. Realistic is something you are willing and able to work toward. Setting a timely goal is one that has a time line; a date by which you want to achieve your goal by.

Add variety - Have fun and mix it up so you do not get stuck in the same boring routine.

Try as many different modalities as possible. Using free weights, bands, machines, different cardio equipment, a pool, or just trying another group exercise class can help keep your workouts interesting and help keep you motivated.

‘Exercise to look Don’t wait any longer. The sooner you get started, the sooner good, feel good you will become a stronger, and get the most healthy, more independent you. out of life!’

I asked both Kathy Bonfiglio and —Jan Roth Tom Isley, “What keeps you motivated to workout?”

“I plan on living another 40-50 years and I know that I will end up in a hospital at some point in my life for some reason, so I want to be as strong and healthy as possible when that does happen so I can recover and bounce back quickly.” —Tom Isley “I refuse to get old, and I want to stay young so I can enjoy my grandchildren for a long time. I also was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and exercise is very important to help me control my blood sugar.”

—Kathy Bonfiglio

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Men’s Fashion Guide

Look ‘Hot’ in the Cold

By Michael Smith, Michael Smith Custom Clothier How do I go from 9-to-5 to holiday?

Include a holiday tie for a more sartorial look. A tartan plaid shirt in reds or greens adds holiday flair. A velvet blazer in a deep green or burgundy says “let’s celebrate!�

What is a good item to invest in to get me through the holiday season?

A red sweater or sweater vest, or a tailored vest in holiday colors that can be worn formally or with jeans and corduroys are good choices.

How do guys accessorize?

Fun socks in a holiday design, holiday ties, holiday cufflinks or colors add punch to your wardrobe.

How can I stay trendy without spending a fortune?

Invest in slimmer cuts today that are not too extreme. Many are available in good, better and best price points.

How can I stay warm and be “cool� at the same time?

Shorter length topcoats, vests, alpaca sweaters, cool caps and hats in smaller profiles will keep you looking up-to-date and facing the elements in style.

The Custom Shop Clothiers owned by Michael Smith of Michael Smith Custom Clothier offers the latest fashions for the traditional to the modern male. Visit customshop.com to see the latest fashion trends.

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Love the Skin You are In Put Your Best Face Forward

By Jody Light, owner of The Skin Studio shares her opinions on skin products As a licensed esthetician, one of the most frequently asked questions is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is there really a difference between an over-the-counter skincare line and a medical grade/pharmaceutical product line?â&#x20AC;? The answer is â&#x20AC;&#x153;YES.â&#x20AC;?

Prior to my education and working in the skincare industry, my own skin became problematic. I had a never ending assortment of over-the-counter products. Those infomercials with the beautiful young lady splashing water on her flawless face would get me every time. After disappointing results and much expense, I set out on my own journey of research to find what would actually help my skin.

The answer ... a medical-grade skincare line. Here are some of the most important differences between the two. Over-the-counter products only work on the outer layer (skin you see in a mirror and mostly dead skin cells) of the skin. A medical grade product line works in the cellular level (the dermis or living tissue layer). In order to produce results in your skin condition, the

proper products must penetrate into the dermis.

Over-the-counter products do not have the same amount of active ingredients as a medical-grade line.

Over-the-counter products that are mass produced to with lower percentage of active ingredients to be sold to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;for all skin types.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Whereas, medical grade products are produced in smaller batches, with a focus on results with a higher quantity of ingredients. Physicians and licensed esthetician are approved to use these products.

Over the counter items have added synthetic dyes, colors, and fragrances to heighten the sensory experience as well as, petroleum and parabens that are harmful to the skin.

We all would like to age as gracefully as possible.

Whether your area of concern is sun damaged/hyperpigmented skin, dry/dehydrated skin, sensitive or rosacea skin conditions, aging/mature skin, you must invest in the proper products. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste your money on over the counter products that will not repair or prevent skin damage.

It is never too late to start taking care of your skin!

After all, if you do not take care of the largest organ in your body, who will?

Maintain Not Gain the fruit and yogurt dip instead for your sweet treat or indulge in a little less. I always fill my plate with items from the veggie tray first, then I go back to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;good stuff.â&#x20AC;? By that time, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m usually a couple drinks in and busy mingling with family and friends that I forget that food is even there.

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specific Christmas ale, drink one, then switch to light beer. Again, the focus is to MAINTAIN your current weight, so you may be a little lenient on your restrictions.

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Books for Boomers TAKE A BREAK FROM THE HUSTLE Why not take a break from the hustle and bustle of the hectic season, and find some entertaining holiday picture books to read to the grandkids or special children in your life? Here are some suggestions from the Sylvania Branch Library. As always, By Sue Schafer, manager, Sylvania your knowledgeable librarians will be happy to assist you with your selections.

Beautiful Yetta’s Hanukkah Kitten

by Daniel Pinkwater Huddling with her parrot friends in a warm nest atop a street light as the winter begins; Yetta the Yiddish chicken discovers a stray kitten and must find it a safe home when her parrot friends are reluctant to adopt it.

I Know an Old Lady who Swallowed a Dreidel

by Caryn Yacowitz A beloved grandmother spreads out a yummy Hanukkah supper only to develop an insatiable appetite that alarms her family, in a story augmented by parodies of art by such masters as da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Picasso.

Kevin’s Kwanzaa by Lisa Bullard Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. As he narrates through the week of Kwanzaa, readers learn about the origins, purpose, and rituals of this holiday.

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Li’l Rabbit’s Kwanzaa Lucas County Public Library

by Donna Washington Li’l Rabbit searches for a gift for his grandmother when she is sick during Kwanzaa, and surprises her with the best gift of all. Includes “The Nguzo Saba - The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa.”

What Dogs wants for Christmas

by Kandy Radzinski This is a collection of dogs’ rhyming letters to Santa, in which they request such favorite items as a tasty--and furry--snack or a soft place to sleep.

If you take a Mouse to the Movies

by Laura Numeroff Taking a mouse to the movies can lead to letting him do other things, such as making a snowman, listening to Christmas carols, and decorating the Christmas tree.

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Last Minute Gift Guide Every holiday shopping list has one … that impossible-to-buy-for friend or family member. But there’s really no need to despair - just think outside of the box. Spending a few minutes thinking about the person’s interests will help you come up with a very merry and clever gift.

For the arts and crafts lover, give tickets to a local museum exhibit, art supplies, or craft idea books and magazines.

For the wine enthusiast, slip a bottle into a wine bag and embellish with wine-related baubles like pretty stoppers,

wine charms, cocktail napkins or a fancy corkscrew.

For the sports fan, choose game-day memorabilia, clothing and accessories in favorite team colors, or tickets to an upcoming sporting event.

For the out-of-town relative, create a gift basket filled with local specialties, make a scrapbook of vintage family photos, or gather beloved family recipes and present them in a festive container or tin.

And who says gift cards aren’t personal? They can be if you keep the recipient in mind – a round of golf, a pedicure at a favorite spa, or dinner at a special restaurant.

Remember, whatever you decide to give your loved one, it’s the thought that counts.

Jennifer Ruple is the author of the blog - somedaycowgirl.blogspot.com

Through December 27 Children’s Wonderland 11 am-8 pm Tam- O- Shanter 7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania 419-885-1167 childrenswonderland.org Come and enjoy this festive wonderland designed for children and the young at heart.

Enjoy the toy store, bakery, train rides and pictures with Santa. See website for entrance fee information.

Wednesday, December 31 New Year at the Zoo Noon Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way, Toledo 419-385-4040 toledozoo.org Raise a toast to the New Year and sing a round of Auld Lang Syne at the stroke of noon. Enjoy all the celebrations of the evening in the middle of the day. Normal admission rates for the zoo apply.

By Jen Ruple

Holiday Happenings Around the Town

December 27-January 4 Toledo Walleye Winterfest Fifth Third Field Huntington Center 406 Washington St., Toledo 419-725-9255 toledowalleye.com Downtown Toledo and Fifth Third Field turn into a winter wonderland for Toledo’s first outdoor professional hockey game at the Mud Hens Ballpark. Check out the events throughout downtown Toledo.

January 11 Manor House 1 pm Wildwood Preserve 5100 W. Central Ave, Toledo 419-407-9700 metroparks.com Suffering from a little cabin fever? Come catch mansion fever by searching for objects hidden in plain sight at the Manor House. Activities are available for all ages. No registration is required.