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A 45-year-old woman who 'couldn't live a full life' after hitting size 18 says she has transformed her mind and body after losing 66lbs. Jen Krauklis says she felt very depressed by her size 18 body, felt self-conscious and was plagued with aches and pains due to her weight.

“Some people are empowered by travel and some are inspired by the warmth of home. Some thrive in the spotlight and some feel called to support those who are on stage. Some people are comfortable half-dressed and cussing like sailors and others prefer modesty and gentleness. The thing is: we are all empowered and inspired in different ways, and it’s not our job to decide what that looks like for anyone else.” ~Brooke Hampton

“It takes strength and self-love to say goodbye to what no longer serves you.” ~Rumi

I hope you’ll find something here to make this Valentine’s Day a happy and fun day with the person that you love the most in this world (no matter if that’s long-distance or with your BFF).Living our own fairy tale, one day at a time.Love is you, in all its beautiful and odd forms.Coffee, kisses and you – that’s my perfect morning.Your love is all the magic I need to feel and to heal.Not really perfect, but pretty perfect for each other.Lost in your eyes, found in your heart.Every love story is a beautiful one, but ours is my favorite.You’re my favorite notification each and every day.Loving you is like breathing – natural and necessary.Together is a beautiful place to be.You’re the missing piece to my puzzle and I’m so happy to have found you.My heart beats in perfect rhythm with yours.Found the one who makes my heart smile.Life is better when I’m by your side.You had me at hello, and I’ll stay with you forever.Gotta day, this love looks pretty good on us.In a sea of people, my eyes will always search for you.Every moment with you feels like a valentine.My favorite place is in your arms.You’re my favorite kind of strange and wonderful adventure.Thank you for being weird with me.We’re a perfect match (like cookies and 3 AM).Our love story is my favorite comedy.You’re the only one I want to annoy forever.Love you more than tacos (well, most days).You’re the peanut butter to my jelly (and all my other sandwiches too).Thanks for always laughing at my bad, bad jokes.I love you more than pizza, and that’s saying a lot.You’re weird, but I’m starting to think that I’m weirder.Netflix and actually chill because we’re both tired.We go together like coffee and inappropriate amounts of milk.You’re the cheese to my macaroni (in fact

I hope you’ll find something here that’ll inspire you and make you think but also help you to make this a fun and relaxing celebration.“Love does not dominate; it cultivates.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe“The giving of love is an education in itself.” – Eleanor Roosevelt“Love is not only something you feel, it is something you do.” – David Wilkerson“First and foremost, self-love, and then give love away.” – Katy Perry“Love is not about holding hands and spending time with each other, but it is about being there for your loved one, even in the cloudiest of all skies.” – Unknown“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” – David Viscot“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” – Maya Angelou“Real love is built the old-fashioned way – through hard work.” – Danny Silk“There is no remedy for love but to love more.” – Thoreau“Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” – James Baldwin“The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.” – Morrie Schwartz“Love will find a way through paths where wolves fear to prey.” – Lord Byron“When we are in love we seem to ourselves quite different from what we were before.” – Blaise Pascal“Don’t brood.

Ariana Grande previously revealed the cosmetic surgery procedures she has had done, and revealed the truth about a ton of plastic surgery rumors as well.

You won’t find your worth entirely in someone else — you’ll find it in yourself, and then you will attract those who are worthy of your energy.Sometimes we try to show the world we are flawless in hopes that we will be liked and accepted by everyone, but we can’t please everyone and we shouldn’t try this year. The beauty of us lies in our vulnerability, our complex emotions, and our authentic imperfections. When we embrace who we are and decide to be authentic, instead of who we think others want us to be, we open ourselves up to real relationships, lasting happiness, and inner peace.There’s no need to put on an act every day.

ITV have released a brand new psychological thriller entitled Playing Nice. The star-studded cast features a number of A-listers who you've probably seen before.

“Your greatest contribution to the universe may not be something you do, but someone you raise.” ~Unknown

With its vibrant energy, diverse culture, and beautiful landscapes, Miami is more than just a hotspot for tourists and beach lovers. It is also becoming a sanctuary for those seeking holistic therapies to rejuvenate their minds, bodies, and spirits. From yoga studios by the beach to wellness centers offering alternative treatments, the city is embracing a growing trend towards holistic healing. These therapies go beyond traditional medicine and focus on the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and environment. As people seek more balanced lives amidst the hustle and bustle, Miami provides a perfect backdrop to explore these alternatives.

Sarah Beeny is a force to be reckoned with – and she makes no apologies for it.The TV presenter became a household name in the heyday of daytime property shows in the early noughties, and has since added master renovator, cancer survivor and podcaster to her list of achievements. At 52, she's still making TV, is nearing the end of a mammoth house build and has just spent close to four months on a tour bus with her four sons and husband of 22 years, Graham Swift, as they performed sellout gigs with their family band, The Entitled Sons. Her life, as she tells us during our exclusive photo shoot at her incredible countryside mansion, is a healthy mix of chaos, love and ever-changing to-do lists.

There have been a lot of cast changes on The Bold and the Beautiful over the past year!

Max George said it was 'so good to be home' as he spent Christmas with his family and girlfriend Maisie Smith following major heart surgery. The singer, 36, revealed on Saturday he had a pacemaker fitted during a two-and-a-half hour operation to address a 2:1 heart block.

The holidays can be a magical time, filled with beautiful memories and traditions that remind us of what truly matters in life. It can also be emotionally fraught for anyone who’s struggling with financial insecurity, depression, or grief.

“One day you will look back and see that all along you were blooming.” — MHNTwenty-nine years ago, when I was a freshman in high school, my English teacher gave my class a homework assignment entitled, “Advice for a Younger Generation.” The concept of the assignment was simple: Each student had to interview a person who was over the age of 25, gather enough information to write a basic biography of their life, and find out what their top tips are for a younger generation. I chose to interview my dad.

Surface is back!

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.When you can no longer think of a reason to continue, you must think of a reason to start over. There’s a big difference between giving up and starting over in the right direction. And there are three little words that can release you from your past and guide you forward to a positive new beginning.

"We will never forget the day we found out that our son had cancer that had spread across his body. We were told he might have only weeks to live… after he had been told by his GP for months that he was just suffering from anxiety."

Creating a luxurious bathroom that serves as both a functional space and a serene retreat requires careful attention to detail. The right finishes can elevate even the simplest designs into something extraordinary, transforming your bathroom into a relaxing sanctuary.

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” — Mae WestTwenty years ago, I was lucky enough to witness the humble, elegant, peaceful passing of my 89-year-old grandfather. As I sat quietly in his hospice room alongside my grandma and other family members, his nurse smiled softly and said, “I can see he lived well.

Season 12 of Below Deck is in the works!!

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”As you age you will learn to value your time, genuine relationships, meaningful work, and peace of mind, much more. Little else will matter.Deep down you know that already, right?Yet on most days, just like the majority of us, you get distracted by so many others things.

“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment it grows in, not the flower.” ~Alexander Den Heijer

Hi friend! Today, I’m excited to share with you an extraordinary upcoming event (from this month’s site sponsor) that could be a bucket list experience for many—, taking place in Rishikesh from March 9th-15th next year.

A woman has left onlookers astounded by her transformation following a nose job.

Ariana Grande has addressed the recent speculation about her appearance.

I hope you’ll find something helpful and uplifting here.“January is the month of new beginnings, new hopes, and renewed faith in the magic of everyday life.” – Charlie Daniels“January brings the snow, makes our feet and fingers glow.” – Sara Coleridge“January is the perfect time to reset your life’s compass and chart a new course towards your dreams.” – Rip Miller“Every January, I make a fresh start by forgetting yesterday’s troubles and focusing on tomorrow’s possibilities.” – Elise Green“Every January sunset writes a poem about hope on the winter sky.” – Emily Dickinson“January is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s begin again.'” – Unknown“To read a poem in January is as lovely as to go for a walk in June.” – Jean Paul“January’s crisp air whispers stories of new possibilities.” – Unknown“In January, even the smallest ray of sunshine feels like a gift of hope.” – Sarah Kelly“The first day of January always feels like a clean, crisp page in a brand-new notebook.” – Rip Miller“January is the quietest month in the garden. But just because it looks quiet doesn’t mean that nothing is happening.” – Rosalie Muller Wright“In winter, nature teaches us the art of patience and the beauty of stillness.” – Mary Oliver“January looks forward to the new year and back to the old year.

Coronation Street stars past and present rallied together to support their former co-star Denise Welch - after she was unable to host her annual fundraising ball for the first time ever due to illness. Denise had been due to host, and perform, at the Mamma Mia themed extravaganza in Manchester city centre in aid of Rochdale's Gem Appeal.

Ian Smith is revealing a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Wicked Star Marissa Bode has condemned “aggressive and “very gross” comments about her character’s disability, describing it as “low hanging fruit”.

New year, same authentic me. Just a little bolder this time.January feels like the first beautiful, blank page in a brand new notebook.Starting fresh in 2025 but bringing my favorite memories with me.January: my favorite and most anticipated chapter of the year.Starting this year with gratitude in my heart and some pep in my step.Time to turn those dreams into plans.

Here’s to turning the page and writing the most beautiful chapter yet.Grateful for how far I’ve come, excited for where I’m going.Embracing fresh starts and endless potential. It’s my year to shine.Living life in full color starting now, no more grayscale.Dancing with possibility, flirting with opportunity.My potential is unlimited, and this year I’m proving it.Finding beauty in beginnings and strength in transitions.Dream it and anything is possible in 2025.Rising higher than ever before, one day at a time.Planting seeds of positivity, watching miracles starting to blossom.In 2025 I’m creating a life that makes MY soul smile.Building my empire with confidence and grace.This year, I’ll choose joy as my compass.Every sunrise brings a brand new chance to shine a little brighter.Let’s make the most of the next 365 days.My heart is full of dreams, and my mind is ready for action.Welcoming abundance in all its beautiful forms.Cheers to this magical night that sparkles as bright as our dreams!Popping champagne and toasting to possibilities.

The morning is enormously important. It’s the foundation from which the day is built. How you choose to spend your morning can be used to predict what kind of day you’re going to have.When people who seem stressed and overwhelmed come to us and ask, “What should I do next?” we often start with the same simple suggestion:It’s time to “ … ”That blank space denoted by “ … ” is no mistake.

Wicked star Marissa Bode has said that the reaction to her disabled character online has been “gross and harmful”.Bode, who uses a wheelchair in real life and in the film, took to TikTok on Friday (November 29) to address hate directed at her character Nessarose. She said that while it was “absolutely OK to not like a fictional character,” the comments had been deeply hurtful.“I am going to be admitting my bias in the way that I have a lot of different feelings on Nessa than a lot of you do, and that’s totally fine. I think Nessa is complex, but that’s the beauty of art,” she said.“‘Wicked’ and these characters and the movie wouldn’t be what it was if there weren’t different opinions on the characters and who’s truly wicked or not.

Meghan Trainor has revealed that she "cannot smile" after a beauty treatment went wrong.The 30 year old pop star, who is mum to three year old Riley and 16-month-old Barry with her husband Daryl Sabara, issued a warning about Botox and filler treatments after she "messed up" in her quest for the perfect pout. Speaking on her Workin' On It podcast, Meghan confessed: "To all my fellow girlies out there who are in your 30s out there, hi. I got too much Botox, and I need help.

Meghan Trainor has shared her experience undergoing botox surgery, revealing that she “cannot smile anymore”.In a clip from Trainor’s podcast Workin’ On It, shared on Wednesday, Trainor shared a cautionary tale to listeners who may be thinking about opting for cosmetic surgery.“To all my fellow girlies out there who are in your 30s out there, hi. I got too much Botox, and I need help,” she said on the podcast.

If you’re looking to welcome 2025 with an unbeatable aura, the right products can make all the difference — and there’s no better way to kickstart that rejuvenation journey than by indulging in top-notch essentials!

“No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another… A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.” ~Amelia Earhart

“New Year’s eve is like every other night; there is no pause in the march of the universe, no breathless moment of silence among created things that the passage of another twelve months may be noted; and yet no man has quite the same thoughts this evening that come with the coming of darkness on other nights.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie“This is a new year. A new beginning. And things will change.” – Taylor Swift“Every new year is a new beginning, a chance to start fresh and write a beautiful story with your life.” – Elsie Green“Celebrate endings – for they precede new beginnings.” – Jonathan Lockwood Huie“Every moment is a fresh beginning.” – T.S.

The Only Way Is Essex star Yazmin Oukhellou has been sharing updates with her followers on TikTok about her recent cosmetic surgery journey in Turkey.The 30 year old flew to Istanbul for a £4,150 rhinoplasty and a £1,750 chin liposuction procedure. Rhinoplasty is a type of plastic surgery that alters the shape and size of your nose, a procedure Yazmin first underwent back in 2017. She confessed that the third day post-surgery was the toughest yet, as she shared a video of herself wearing numerous bandages on her face after the liposuction, which removes fat pockets from the chin.

Lauren Laverne said that she was “thrilled” to be back on our screens as she returned to The One Show on Tuesday, 26 November - just days after sharing the news that she had got the “all-clear” after being diagnosed with cancer.The Desert Island Discs revealed in August that she’d been diagnosed, though reassured fans that it was caught "early and unexpectedly during a screening test". After undergoing treatment, Lauren, 46, made her highly-anticipated return to The One Show where she presented alongside Alex Jones. As she sat on the iconic sofa, the BBC Radio 6 music host explained that she was feeling “great” as she headed back to work.

Hot cocoa, warm hugs, and family traditions that never get old.Simply having a wonderful Christmastime.My heart is the fullest when all my loved ones are home for the holidays.Kitchen dance parties while baking Christmas cookies – that’s our tradition and jam.May this Christmas outshine the rest.The stockings are hung, and my heart is full of gratitude for this family.You can find me under the mistletoe.Just a simple, small-town Christmas with the ones who make my world go round.Sometimes the smallest moments become the biggest memories.Holiday hugs hit different when they’re from your favorite humans.Grandma’s recipe cards and holiday aprons – some treasures can’t be bought and wrapped.We’re just like a bunch of candy canes: sweet and slightly twisted.When siblings become best friends during holiday movie marathons.Mom’s Christmas cookies still taste like childhood memories.Family chaos is just the holiday spirit in a disguise.Hot cocoa + holiday movies + family = Christmas.It’s the most wonderful time of the year.Dad’s annual Christmas light battle with the neighbors is still going strong.Making memories under the mistletoe with my favorite person.Our Christmas or tree may not be perfect, but our love for each other is.Deep breaths and sugar cookies – we’ll get through this season together.One day, we’ll miss this tiring but beautiful chaos.Finding peace in the beautiful twinkle of Christmas lights.Sometimes the best gift is taking a moment just for yourself.This year, I’m gifting myself some grace and patience.Deadlines can wait – these moments won’t come back again.Trading holiday pressure for simple pleasures.Making peace with imperfect decorations and perfect intentions.The magic isn’t in the doing – it’s in the

Davina McCall has shared her first video since her brain surgery for a "very rare" tumour - revealing the details of her "slow recovery".The 57 year old TV presenter underwent brain surgery last week to remove a 14mm benign tumour. She was diagnosed by chance after being offered a scan a few months ago. On Monday morning, Davina posted a new video on social media expressing her gratitude for all the messages and support she had received.

Love is great when spoken, but greatest when shown. Do little things daily to show your loved ones you care.Yesterday afternoon I was sitting on a park bench in the early afternoon when an elderly couple pulled their car up under a nearby oak tree. They rolled down the windows and turned up some jazz music on the car stereo.

Oftentimes the hardest part of the journey is simply believing you’re worthy of the trip.“Life hasn’t been the easiest on me lately. I won’t get into all the details now, but the tough times I’ve been living through have left me with many cracks. And although I’ve still managed to be a reasonably successful person, on most days I struggle desperately with my self-confidence. I just don’t feel good enough. I feel flawed. I feel like my cracks make me undesirable…”Those are the opening lines of an email I received recently from a new reader of our blog.

Britain's Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson was tragically found dead days after being discharged from hospital, an inquest has heard.

What are you grateful for today?It’s a question I throw at the end of coaching sessions with my clients. I stole the question from the Coursera version of Yale’s most popular class ever, “The Science of Well-Being,” led by Laurie Santos, Ph.D. In this course, you’re tasked with writing down the things for which you’re grateful every day for a week.The idea is two-fold.

Jessica Alves and Katie Price aren’t just sharing kisses but they also share the same surgeon. Opening up to us exclusively, Jessica revealed how her and Katie’s bond goes as deep to the pair also sharing tips on surgery.The 41 year old said: “So she had her surgery and then I went back and had mine in Turkey. Also, my breast implant surgery is in Brussels.