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Fabulous at 40, fit at 50 and sexy at 60 – age does not define your health

<p>It’s quite natural to feel a twinge of jealously when you see celebrities like Cher and Jennifer Lopez looking gorgeous and glamourous at red carpet events.</p> <p>After all, Cher is 76 and J-Lo 53 – how do they look so good when many of us at the same age are either struggling with the horrors of menopause or ailments we put down to our increasing age?</p> <p>The secret is it’s much more than the way they look. It’s their confidence, vibrance and calm sense of knowing about good health that gives them that extra glow.</p> <p>And the great news is you can do the same – you can absolutely be healthy at any age – and, like Cher and J-Lo, enjoy the glow and confidence which comes with it.</p> <p>Accepting sore joints, an aching back, fatigue and extra kilos as inevitable in your forties, fifties and sixties is the first mistake.</p> <p>Some ailments are common but they’re not normal. We place limitations on ourselves because of our age – which, after all, is just a number - missing a lot of opportunities in life.</p> <p>Sure, there are plenty of physical changes that start to develop in those middle years but they can be minimised with extra diligence.</p> <p>I’m proud to say that I haven’t gained any weight since I first began working in the health and fitness industry 30 years ago.</p> <p>I don’t spend countless hours in the gym, or starve and deprive myself. But I do make sure I exercise, do strength conditioning and have a healthy diet.</p> <p>Should you walk an average of 8000 steps a day? Yes, at any age. Should you do strength training three times a week? Yes, for bone density and muscle tissue – and it can be as simple as doing a body weight workout at home, going to the gym or playing a game of tennis. The trick to exercise is being consistent – you’re not training for a marathon, just keeping your body healthy!</p> <p>You also need to be diligent about including a good source of protein with every meal, more in fact than what you ate when you were younger. Protein helps repair cells in our body which in turn facilitates muscle repair and improves our skin. (That helps give you that enviable celebrity glow!)</p> <p>I’m not saying these years aren’t without challenges such as arthritis, menopause, high cholesterol, and blood pressure that often start to emerge in the 40s and continue through the ensuing decades.</p> <p>But the answer is to not blame age for everything. Maybe you’re drinking too much alcohol, not being as active as you should be and choosing to let your diet slide. You need to be honest with yourself.</p> <p>Take some of that hard earned wisdom that we love about getting older and use it maintain your best, vibrant self. You can do it!</p> <p><em>This article was written by Donna Aston. Donna is one of Australia’s top nutritionists. She developed the popular AstonRX Metabolic Fat Loss Program, Gut Rehab Program and Quick Start Program. Find out more at AstonRX.com.</em></p> <p><em>Image: Getty Images</em></p>

Caring

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Priest shares hilarious reply to flirty text message

<p>Everyone is guilty of accidentally sending a text message to the wrong mobile number. But what if that wrong number actually belonged to a priest? </p> <p>That’s what happened to Father Simon Rundell, who received a flirty late-night text message which asked him, amongst other things, if he was working tomorrow.</p> <p>The priest from Devon in England received the random text late on Saturday night, and was asked, “U ok sexy? Are u in work tomorrow? X”</p> <p>The witty priest delayed his response, choosing to reply first thing the next morning, and hilariously writing: “Yes, I’m saying Mass at 9.30 &amp; 11.15, but I’m guessing you didn’t intend to text a priest on this one. Fr. Simon.” </p> <p>Father Simon shared the funny text message exchange on his Twitter account, saying, “I get the *best* wrong number texts…”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">I get the *best* wrong number texts... <a href="https://t.co/Xs9tEVZYQB">pic.twitter.com/Xs9tEVZYQB</a></p> — Fr Simon Rundell (@frsimon) <a href="https://twitter.com/frsimon/status/1003163629846396928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2018</a></blockquote> <p>His post has been liked almost 5,000 times and attracted a huge number of entertaining comments.</p> <p>One amused follower responded, “Maybe it was meant for you. No reason why someone can’t think you are sexy father.”</p> <p>While another fan of the priest shared, “Maybe you should have told her the time at which you were taking confessions.”</p> <p><img width="500" height="374" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7818988/screen-shot-2018-06-06-at-90829-pm_500x374.jpg" alt="Screen Shot 2018-06-06 At 9.08.29 Pm"/></p> <p>Have you ever accidentally sent a text message to the wrong mobile number or received a message that was not meant for you? Tell us in the comments below.</p>

Technology

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Keith Urban reveals the sexy gift he bought wife Nicole Kidman

<p>Keith Urban and wife Nicole Kidman watched the ball drop together on New Year’s Eve in Nashville, where Urban headlined the Jack Daniel’s Music City Midnight: New Year’s Eve performance. </p> <p>Just before hitting the stage, the happy couple were interviewed on live television where they spoke with CNN's Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper. When asked what presents they gave each other during the festive season, the couple revealed their Christmas gifts to the hosts whilst laughing and flirting with each other the whole time. </p> <p>“I gave him an electric bike, which is kind of cool,” Kidman revealed. “It folds up, and it’s really cool, and he really wanted it.”</p> <p>As for Keith’s present for Nicole, at first he didn’t seem to want to share the details about it... “Ya know, umm, things we can’t talk about,” he said before Nicole added, “A lot of love. We can talk about it.” </p> <p>“A lot of La Perla,” Keith admitted, referring to the luxury lingerie brand. He also got her a “backpack” and some “amazing jewellery”.</p> <p>The couple spent Christmas in Sydney with their two daughters Faith Margaret and Sunday Rose, along with Nicole’s family.</p> <p>Sharing rare and an intimate snap of herself with her sister and mother on Facebook, Nicole wrote, "I love these women from the deepest part of my soul. So grateful to have spent the holidays with my mumma and sister." </p> <p>What is the best Christmas gift you have received from your partner? We would love to hear from you in the comments.</p>

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Susan Sarandon stuns in sexy Marc Jacobs ad

<p>Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon has stunned in a new Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2016 ad campaign.</p> <p>The fashion mogul took to Instagram to praise the 69-year-old actress, who is known for her roles in <em>Thelma &amp; Louise</em> and <em>Dead Man Walking.</em></p> <p>Jacobs captioned the photo, “SUSAN, Seduction” and posted a lengthy message explaining why he chose Sarandon to be one of his muses for his collection.</p> <p><img width="499" height="415" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/23605/susan-sarandon-marc-jacobs_499x415.jpg" alt="Susan Sarandon Marc Jacobs" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>He explained that movies like <em>The Rocky Horror Picture Show</em> helped his younger self get in touch with his creative side.</p> <p>“I fell in love with Susan Sarandon’s onscreen portrayal of Janet during her ‘loss of innocence’ scene by way of a crossdressing alien and her giddy, ecstatic rendition of, “touch-a, touch-a, touch me…” he wrote.</p> <p>He went on to praise the actress, writing, “Her intelligence, courage, strength, conviction and ballsiness has always been so admirable to me.</p> <p>“There’s an inherent seductive quality in Susan as a woman who always speaks her mind and an artist who takes risks.</p> <p>“Her talent as an actress is one of extraordinary range, talent and power.”</p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/06/80s-fashion-trends-making-a-comeback/"><em>15 fashion trends from the 80s that are making a comeback</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/06/fashion-tips-for-flattering-the-neck/"><em>Fashion tips for flattering the neck</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/05/coat-with-in-built-heating/">The winter coat with in-built heating</a></em></strong></span></p>

Beauty & Style

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These 6 women prove you can be sexy at any age

<p>If you think ageing means less make-up, more lounge pants and longer hemlines? Think again.</p> <p>These six vibrant women, with an average age of 80, prove that sexiness and radiance has nothing to do with age – or “magical” anti-ageing treatments for that matter. From the world’s oldest model to activists and style queens, be inspired by the women who refuse to fade into the background just because of their age.</p> <p>Learn more about these incredible women in the trailer for a BBC documentary documenting their lives. It’s almost like a UK version of <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2014/10/new-doco-proves-over-60s-are-the-real-style-setters/%20"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen</strong> </span></em></a>and it will dazzle you.</p> <p> You can learn more about them on the <em>Fabulous Fashionistas</em> youtube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6desVutseyE&amp;list=PLD3V15UZ1tuCUVyEffeXVDMxwIrRwcUw1&amp;index=2"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>here</strong></span></em></a></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/02/questions-to-ask-before-you-change-your-hair/">5 questions to ask before you change your hair</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/11/ways-to-style-short-hair/">12 age defying ways to style short hair</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/10/age-defying-hair-tips/">6 tips for healthy hair that defy ageing</a></em></strong></span></p>

Beauty & Style