On To Another Timely Strengthening Adventure!
Sometimes I think I have tried as many exercise programs as I have diet plans. In truth, I probably have tried Read More
I Learned a Valuable Lesson When I Failed
So today’s blog is about commitment and failure. So, how did I not stick to what I said I’d do? Usually, I do fairly well with my Lenten commitment. I still give up something for Lent. I know it is old fashioned in this age of doing and having everything we want instantly.
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Surprising Spotlight on World Lymphedema Day March 6 – Part 2
Ten Things to Remember
I have a sleeve that I use often. Okay – occasionally. No – every now and then. Okay, so I don’t always wear my lymphedema sleeve. But, I usually wear the night one. Anyway, now I will be wearing my sleeve. In fact, I ordered a new daytime one since the old one is really, really tight. Read More
Surprising Spotlight on World Lymphedema Day March 6 – Part 1
Just as I was about to think I didn’t have to do anything about my lymphedema, it would flare up! I noticed my arm had swollen during the past 2 weeks. I tried to recall if I had a cut anywhere on the arm or hand or even a sunburn. Well, nothing like that occurred. I asked the doctor if my kickboxing and punching had done anything to harm my arm. He said, “No, that wouldn’t do it.” Read More
How to Actually Do Your Best Dancing!
Some of my friends and I are learning a few new line dances. Let me just say these line dances are not like the electric slide, bus stop or some of those more familiar ones. Oh no! This is a whole new breed. The first one we learned was relatively simple. You know cha-cha up, pivot cha-cha back, a couple of steps here and a couple of steps there – step out and back in. (They lured us in with the easy one.) Read More
This is What I Love About A New Adventure
You’re never too old to try something new! Yeah, Right. That’s what I thought when I started running at age 44 and some years later – after my 3rd Marathon, I’d had enough. It’s also what I thought when I signed up to do Roller-blading at 50+. Both were new adventures, but I would do almost anything for TNT – The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. On my own, I have even tried bodybuilding, volkswalking, and some others I won’t even mention. So, what now? Read More
How to Feel Better – Walk Run Jump Dance
Sometimes just dancing or listening to music can make your day easier or give you the energy to clean up the house! (Okay, maybe not the latter.) Music can be calming or exciting. It can remind you of old times or just get you moving. Remember, sitting is the new smoking. So let’s get up and boogie!
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Positive Body Image Resources & A Thank You
This is the debut of the Positive Body Image Resource Page on the hwrichard.info (Through a Mirror Dimly) blog site. What Counts? What you choose to add.
Work it Out!
Ways to stay on track with your workout. Ways to stay on track
Every Body Yoga
By JassamynStanley. I love her yoga because it makes me think I might be able to do it too. (She is much better than me, but I can hope.)
Body Image Links
A little of Everything A Website for the care of Black Women
Kriss Carr presents Dr.Christine Northrop who give 5 tips on being an Ageless Goddess
Social comparisons may appear so right, but they can be so misleading and cause you to focus on the wrong thing. Social comparisons link
Mastectomy Needs
Wardrobe boot camp: Dressing after a mastectomy
By Styling You, short & useful.
A different prosthesis from BBC Stories Knitted knockers
Unique Boutique –
A place to buy Breast forms, Mastectomy Bras, wigs and more located in Charlotte, NC
The Fashionista You Are
Fabulous after 40
This is the right word for this site for 40s, 50s, 60s and up! Hair, shoes, clothes. It’s a fashion magazine in itself!
Fashionable & Confident over 40
Let’s see what you think?
InStyle
Clothes, trends, fun & sometimes interesting articles
Ways of Centering
Journaling – Journaling Help
Meditation
Headspace App – Price varies lowest one is $12.99
Grounding
The Urban Monk
Programs designed to give you more energy. Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and much more!
What Counts?
Please send me any favorite sites of yours, so I can add them to this grouping. Start new categories, if you like. There appears to be so much out there! Let me hear what you find interesting, fun, enlightening or appealing.
A Video Thank you from me.
Dr. Harriette
Lymph Movement: What is needed?
I really don’t talk much about lymphedema. But here goes. Lymphedema can occur at any time after a mastectomy to remove breast cancer. At least, that’s what happened to me. Read More