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A WOMAN who thought of herself at the fat twin looks unrecognisable after shedding five stone and is now slimmer than her sister.

Kelsey Daniels, from Staffordshire, ballooned to 15st 9lbs after gorging on takeaways four times a week, and polishing off an entire pack of biscuits in one sitting.

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As her weight slowly crept up throughout her teens, her twin sister, Jodi, remained a size 10 to 12.

She said: They always thought of me as the big one and I hated that.

"I wished they were thinking shes the thin one about me and not my twin, the Mirror reported.

The retail assistant said she was eating all the wrong things, and didnt know when the put the fork down.

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Shed have her dinner with her sister and her mum, then keep on snacking.

Kelsey would eat one or two biscuits, and before she knew it the entire pack would be gone.

As her sister was still slim, their mum would buy sweet treats for her but hide them from Kelsey but shed always find them.

Fast food was also her downfall, as after she started working Kelsey would resort to a quick fix of a takeaway for dinner.

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She said: Mum would always cook us all healthy meals to encourage me, but Id have those and still eat rubbish on the side or Id still order myself a takeaway, three or four times a week."

The turning point came for her last year, when she came across a photo of herself taken at her boyfriends house.

She saw the photo as she scrolled through her boyfriends phone, and says she couldnt believe how she looked.

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Kelsey said she barely recognised herself, and knew she had to change.

She joined Slimming World, and was able to lose an incredible five stone in less than a year, now weighing a healthy 10st 9lbs, and wearing a size 10.

Kelsey said shes finally able to wear the clothes her sister wore and for the first time shes slimmer than Jodi.

She said: My sister could always wear the clothes I wanted to wear which really upset me and it definitely affected my confidence.

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"Now Im always buying clothes and taking photos of myself to post on social media and lots of people dont recognise me anymore.

When they see me, and how much weight Ive lost, its such a shock to them.

"And having spent most of my life being the fatter twin, Im actually the thinner one at last."

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The average British adult will try 126 fad diets over the course of their lifetime - and typically abandon them after just six days.

A study of 2,000 adults found each person will embark on at least two trendy diets a year in a bid to quickly shed weight.

The most common 'quick fix' methods are the Atkins Diet, the 5:2 and the Cabbage Soup Diet, while the Keto, South Beach and Juice diets are also popular.

Unsurprisingly, the typical fad diet is abandoned after an average of just six days.

But, when wanting to lose weight, 52 per cent of those polled admitted they were really confused about which diets were sustainable and which were not.

One fifth don't know where to go to get reliable and truthful information, and more than half are baffled about which foods can and can't be cut out.

Almost one third of adults even believe consumption of fruits such as berries, apples and bananas should be limited.

Nick Marston, chairman of Love Fresh Berries, which commissioned the study, said: "January tends to be the month when people embark on fad diets as a quick fix.

"However, we know that it isn't a sustainable or even healthy approach.

"Instead, nutritionists advise that we follow evidence-based nutritional advice and look for a well-balanced diet that does not cut out any food groups.

"Incorporating lots of fruit and vegetables is important, including berries as they have many important nutritional benefits."

The study also revealed that when deciding to 'emergency diet', almost half of those polled would turn to Google as their first port of call for information, while 10 per cent would find out what their favourite celebrity does to look good.

Social media and self-help books are referred to by 15 per cent of people, but only 27 per cent say they'd consider consulting a GP.

Key motivations for Brits to take up a crash diet include having a big event on the horizon (18 per cent), preparing for a holiday (21 per cent) and wanting to feel happier with appearance (24 per cent).

But some of the methods of dieting proved even more extreme than others, with 16 admitting they would consider drinking up to 12 glasses of lemon juice a day to lose weight quickly.

And one in twenty would even be happy to intentionally ingest a tapeworm to burn 'extra' calories.

Other drastic - and unhealthy - methods respondents would consider trying include eating ice every day, drinking olive oil between meals and tucking into jars of baby food.

The apparent confusion about what works and what doesn't means many Brits are opting to cut out essential food groups, believing this will encourage faster weight loss.

And with the majority of adults admitting they experience more than five food cravings a day when trying to crash diet, the research indicates the elimination of certain foods is not sustainable for any period of time.

Loving food topped the poll of reasons why dieters found these plans impossible to stick to while a quarter said food and drink were integral to their social life.

Among the chief diet breakers are chocolate, bread and pasta, but for one in 10 fruit juice and bananas prove hard to resist.

Some Brits have even had to abandon a diet after it clearly affected their health, with fatigue (21 per cent), weakness (29 per cent) and headaches (26 per cent) putting an end to quick weight loss plans.

The study, carried out via OnePoll, also revealed just under half are confused about whether fruit should be limited when dieting, due to fears the food is too high in sugar (45 per cent) and carbohydrates (13 per cent).

More than one in 10 are convinced fruits are too calorific, while another tenth believe they contain worrying levels of fat.

Dr Emma Derbyshire, a nutritionist speaking on behalf of Love Fresh Berries said: "It seems there are still ongoing confusions about how much and what form fruits should be eaten.

"Concerns about sugars and carbohydrates are largely unfounded.

"The benefits that fruits bring in terms of micro and phytonutrients far outweigh any potential sugar concerns.

"Sugars naturally occurring in fruits are intrinsic and not 'added' sugars, also known as free sugars.

"Fruits such as berries are naturally sweet so there is no need to add extra refined sugar to these.

"In terms of calories and fats in fruit, this is rather concerning.

"When put into a larger context fruits contain far fewer calories, sugars and fat than refined snacks such as crisps, biscuits and cakes.

"Such confusions are worrying and clearly further myth busting is needed to help correct these misconceptions."

1. Atkins diet

2. The 5:2

3. Cabbage soup diet

4. Keto diet

5. Juice cleanse

6. Salad diet

7. Juice diet

8. Grapefruit juice diet

9. Paleo diet

10. 3-Day diet

11. Raw food diet

12. Alkaline diet

13. South Beach diet

14. Negative calorie diet

15. 3 hour diet

16. Macrobiotic diet

17. Zone diet

18. Brazilian diet

19. Tapeworm diet

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Ahn Jae Hong recently sat down for an interview to promote his new comedy film, We Wont Hurt You (literal translation).

During the interview, he was asked if he had recently been on a diet. He replied, It was just something I did for the role. about 22 pounds).

He continued, Many people ask me about my weight loss and it makes me cringe. I cant talk about it anymore. Like other people, I lost weight in a healthy way by controlling what I ate and exercising. It was just part of the normal preparations to get into the character. With each new production and each new character, there is an image that you must realize. It is part of your job.

He continued, Tae Soo is a character very different from the characters I have played before. That is why I was ambitious to play him. He has a sensitive nature and desperately yearns for something. He has a strong sense goal as well as an inferiority complex, and I wanted that to also manifest in its outward appearance.

He concluded that he was not particularly invested in dieting currently. I maintain my weight, and its embarrassing that people say that I lost weight when I didnt even lose that much. If I take a character who has more weight, I will probably recover it very quickly. If necessary, I think I could also lose more.

We Wont Hurt You is a webtoon-based film about a lawyer who unexpectedly becomes the director of a failing zoo and orders employees to pretend to be the animals that were sold and returned.

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January usually happens like clockwork: a slew of new self-help books, articles and slimming blogs encourage you to be your best self, often by adopting a radical new diet that promises to blitz those spare inches around your waist for good.

The problem is, many crash diets encourage periods of miserable fasting and cutting out sometimes entire good groups overnight, and demonise food to the point where youre whole relationship with eating can be under threat.

According to fitness guru Joe Wicks who has successfully helped thousands of people to lose weight staying on these restrictive diets for a long period of time is often unrealistic and unhealthy. Even if you do lose weight initially, its not unusual to gain it again (plus even more, in some cases) before the spring comes around.

Thankfully, attitudes around diet culture are changing. A new survey commissioned by recipe box company Gousto (gousto.co.uk) has found two-thirds (68%) of UK adults believe the one-size-fits-all model just doesnt work.

So, how can you shed those excess pounds in a safe and effective way? We asked Wicks to give us some quick tips

Why should people avoid restrictive diets in January?

Its the time of year now where everyone wants to make changes to their life, whether thats with exercise or food, but the last thing you want to do especially if youre someone who really loves food is to go on a low-calorie diet, says Wicks, 33.

Sure, it will work in the short-term and youll probably lose weight on the scales, but emotionally its going to absolutely ruin you. Youre going to be so exhausted, you wont enjoy it and its not going to be a sustainable approach.Joe Wicks is urging people to avoid jumping on the crash-diet bandwagon (Gousto/PA)

Try to think about a long-term vision, as opposed to a quick crash diet. Incorporate it with exercise and cooking with fresh ingredients at home; youre much more likely to succeed throughout the year.

Why do people fail at New Years diets?

Because theyre awful, arent they? Dieting is normally all about how little you can eat and how much exercise you can do. When you combine those two things, it effects your sleep, your mood and your energy levels.

If I could give you one tip, its to focus on getting yourself moving instead. I always tell people to start with 15-20 minutes a day of exercise at home; this will get your energy levels up and your self-esteem boosted. Exercising is going to have a massive effect on your food choices and your ability to go into the kitchen and cook yourself something healthy.

Trying to do everything all at once is a bit much, he adds. Focus on fitness first, and the rest will hopefully follow.

What other tips do you have for those looking to lose weight this year?

Have a look at your portion control. Im not saying to count calories, but to keep your plate to a healthy size. The good thing about exercise is that it elevates your mental health and your mood so much that you dont want to go and put junk food in your body afterwards.

Meal prepping is one of the best things you can do too. If you leave the house without food, youre going to grab options on-the-go, which will likely be unhealthy convenience food.

Thats fine to do once or twice a week, but if youre doing it a lot, youre never going to truly know exactly how much youre consuming. The simple act of making some overnight oats for breakfast, or a salad for lunch can make a huge difference over time when it comes to staying lean.

What are you favourite ingredients for healthy eating?

I really think its great to have chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, curry powder, spices and tins of lentils, pulses, grains and beans in your cupboard. With these key ingredients, you can make really amazing veggie curries, or you could throw some chicken in there for some extra protein. Rice is also a great staple for making quick stir-fries after work.

Theres no magic fat-loss food; its all about getting a good balance of everything and getting lots of fruits and veg in your diet.

Its good to be a bit intuitive with it ask yourself what foods make you feel energised and healthy? Dont think you have to jump onto a certain diet because everyone else is doing it.

Do you follow a flexitarian diet yourself?

Yes. I eat a lot of veggie meals and with Gousto, I get four recipe boxes delivered per week that I can make at home. Three of those will be vegetarian and one will be meat-based.

Thats a massive step for me. During the process of researching and writing my veggie cookbook, Veggie Lean in 15 (16.99, Pan Macmillan), I realised that you can get really amazing food as a vegetarian. Im still not fully committed to going hardcore vegan though.

Many people feel like they dont have time to cook healthily, do you think thats untrue?

I really think you have to remove that time barrier from your mind. We know full well that we can smash a Netflix series in a couple of days or watch our soaps, so we can all find half an hour to exercise or cook well if we prioritise it.

It doesnt need to be hours in the kitchen either. My whole philosophy with my Lean in 15 series is that you can make a really healthy and nutritious meal in just 15 minutes, and have some leftover for lunch the next day.

Its that kind of mentality of prepping in advanced and being organised that works in the long-run.

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What do you see in your home, office, or other living spaces that does not make you happy? What are things you put up with because they have always been there? January is a time for new beginnings, time to make changes in your life for the better.

Look around at how you are living. Sometimes we just stay in our same ruts when our lives could be so much better. We dont bother to make any changes as they involve effort on our part.

Take a look in the kitchen at your drawers and cupboards. Are they overflowing with things you never use? Think of the satisfying feeling you could have if you take everything out and put back only what you use, donating the rest. Then make a place to keep what you have so that you can easily find everything.

What about your bathroom? Do you keep samples of beauty products that you have had for years or colors of lipstick that you would never wear again? Maybe there are lotions, soaps, and shampoos that have been setting there for years. Purge them out of your closets and shelves so you just have the products you enjoy using, even if you once spent a lot of money acquiring them. It feels so good to start fresh.The same could be done with cleaning supplies.

Go from room to room and remove worn items that no longer make you feel content. How about your pictures on the wall? Sometimes no picture is better than an old, faded picture that no one is enjoying. My latest purge was an old TV in our basement that once was used for video games. When that went out the door, it created a large open space and gave me an ah feeling! It was a matter of getting the heavy thing up the stairs (one of my sons did so) and taking it to the dump. Everything takes some effort.

Magazines are something that can easily accumulate. When I get a new one I want to set aside time to sit and enjoy it. The month passes and I still have my magazine with the holiday they were featuring already passed. I just purged my December magazines by paging through them quickly and ripping out one item I want to read later. It felt good to toss them in recycling. New ones will soon arrive anyway.

What is in your closets and drawers? Perhaps it is time to donate clothes that no longer fit or that do not make you feel good when you wear them. I recently did so and do not miss a single item. What is fun is that I now can wear all the clothes in my closet. Keeping clothing that you might fit into after you lose weight can be depressing. If you lose weight, you deserve new clothes anyway.

What about gifts and memories of loved ones? Do you like them? Do they bring you joy or are you saving them out of guilt and maybe even put them out only when the person is coming over? Time to let things go. People are important, things are not.

Get rid of the stuff in your life that drags you down. This might even include unhealthy relationships you know are not right. It could be activities or organizations you no longer enjoy but put up with. Once you have dealt with saying no to unhealthy things, you can start doing what you really love doing.

January is the perfect month to make changes in your life. We can all think of things to purge if we look around at the way we live.

Happy 2020! Make it a year of positive changes!

Doris Puls, of D & O Decluttering and Organizing, is a professional organizer whose mission is to make a difference in the lives of the people she works with in homes and businesses. Contact her at organizealpena@gmail.com or at 989-356-9545.

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Are you familiar with workplace burnout? Most of us know the agonizing feeling of pushing harder to seemingly get nowhere.

Burnout is a state of using a lot of emotional or physical energy, but we feel nothing good is coming from it.

This used-up feeling of going nowhere can affect all areas of our lives. Any of us can get fed up with our relationship struggles, housecleaning woes, exercise programs or civic club commitments.

In short, were tired of our same old routines, goals, and lack of excitement.

Its perfectly normal to feel blah and unexcited about various areas of our lives, says a psychologist friend of ours well call Wesley. Wesley assists adults from all types of backgrounds in dealing with stress.

Some of my patients are tempted to quit their jobs, have an affair, or sell their home and move to another city, says Wesley. I help them evaluate their burnout concerns and make choices they wont regret.

Wesley believes there is a positive side to feeling burnout. Its a signal we need to make some changes in our lives. Otherwise, wed be traveling in the same old vein forever.

Its amazing how small changes can get you sailing in a new direction, says a friend of ours well call Faith.

Getting tired of something forces you to use your imagination and open new doors.

Here are some tips for reversing burnout:

Get your personal life on track first. Your home life really supports your work life, not the other way around. Freshening up your home with new dcor or going on a date night each week with your spouse can help. Make decisions to eat healthier, have friends over, or adopt a pet.

Be honest about what bothers you. For example, if you hate your neighborhood, dont do a remodel on your home. Make plans to move somewhere else, even if its a few blocks away.

Make a list of whats going right in your life. For instance, if you love the company you work for, but you dislike your boss, look at options for moving to a different department instead of quitting the company. Dont mess up your good choices to fix the bad.

Burnout causes us to ignore our feelings, but in reversing burnout, we need to pay attention. Ask, Do I feel unexcited about getting out of bed?

My whole week used to feel painful, says a sales rep well call Craig. I was making a decent amount of money, but I felt lonely and empty. I had to dig deep to figure out what I could change.

Craig noticed that he loved traveling within a three-state area of his home. Longer business trips just left him exhausted. He was landing most of his sales near his home state, too.

I was suffering from jet lag and feeling used by my company, he explains. When I did the math, my supervisor agreed to let me stay closer to home. Within three months, Id doubled my sales.

If things are terribly off track, it pays to try new tactics. For example, if you dislike doing chores at home, hire a small amount of help. If you need some upbeat friends, try joining a new organization. Or volunteer to help young business leaders in your city.

New feelings of happiness and contentment come from engaging in different experiences. Sticking to the same routines, people and work experiences will likely drain you further.

Judi Light Hopson is author of the stress management book, Cooling Stress Tips. She is also executive director of USA Wellness Cafe at http://www.usawellnesscafe.org.

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A new year is the perfect opportunity to set goals for improvement in the coming 12 months and although some are difficult to hold up, theyll all pay off in the end.

If staying in shape is on your list, Chris Carlile, owner and operator of Fitness FX in Sealy and Houston, offered a few tips to staying on pace.

Its not about how much you lift like youre trying to be a body builder, he said. Its the consistency of getting into the gym and doing something every day, even if its just 30 minutes to burn some calories. And if you really want to see results, that consistency needs to be combined with a better diet. (Its as simple as) just cutting the portion sizes down; If you want to lose weight, both need to happen.

He agreed that it certainly does get busier in this stretch from Christmas to around halfway through January, and will pick up again around September with school back in full swing, but the overcrowded weight rooms shouldnt be the deterring factor from missing your goals.

For people who are scared to come to the gym, most often theyre intimidated either by the machines or the other people there and for those scared of the other people, I ask what are you going to the gym for, yourself or the other people? Carlile posed. Are you more worried about your successes or other people seeing you? If you just focus on yourself, youll eventually get to the point where youre the one intimidating the other people.

He said the Fitness FX locations on 203 Meyer Street in Sealy and 7510 Lawndale Street in Houston are waving the initiation and start-up fees for new sign-ups before Jan. 10 to help people get a positive start to their new year and fitness goals.

Fitness FX offers group training, personal training and group exercise programs and offers multiple membership options to curtail to anyones criteria.

For more information, visit fitnessfx.net or call 888-FITFX-70 (888-348-3970).

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. Frank and Linda Burkhard aren't slowing down.

Like many senior citizens, the Arbutus Park Retirement Community residents maintain active lifestyles, volunteering and socializing in the community.

"Just because you are retired from your job you've done for 20 or 30 years doesn't mean you sit at home and be a couch potato," 68-year-old Linda Burkhard said on a break from volunteering at Arbutus Park Manor nursing facility.

To help keep themselves healthy, the couple regularly participate in exercise classes both at Arbutus and at East Hills Recreation in Johnstown.

Seniors looking to become more active in the new year have free access to more than 80 gyms and facilities in Cambria and Somerset counties.

The Silver Sneakers program, a national network of facilities offering programs for seniors, is included in all Medicare Advantage plans through Highmark and UPMC For Life.

Exercise can really help people live longer, healthier lives, said Helene Weinraub, UPMC Health Plan vice president for Medicare. It is not just for body builders. Now gyms have classes for everybody.

Insurance companies offer the Silver Sneakers benefit as part of an overall focus on wellness, said Ellen Galardy, Highmark vice president for senior markets.

Healthy members allow us to provide health care for more people, Galardy said. We can stretch our dollars farther. And healthy members are happier members.

Johnstown YWCA Aquatics Director Viola Najjar testifies to the benefits of regular exercise. The 88-year-old leads several water fitness classes for seniors.

Programs for older people are designed to be low impact to avoid stressing bones and joints. Water exercise is naturally low impact, Najjar said.

It's so good for every part of your body, she said, noting that arthritis sufferers and those recovering from joint replacement surgery are able to work out in the 88-degree water.

It's a wonderful thing for older people, Najjar said. It's a good feeling. We have them do exercise from their head down to their feet.

'Keeps us active'

Frank Burkhard, 72, says he and his wife illustrate the value of a fitness routine.

I see a good bit of benefit from the exercise, he said. It keeps us active.

If I am off for two weeks, I see a difference, Linda Burkhard said.

The Burkhards are among 18 residents of Arbutus' independent living cottages and personal care unit who are regulars at Arbutus activities aide Diane Walker's twice-weekly exercise class.

Walker says the program is specially designed for older people, adding that she can see the results. Participants range in age from their late 60s to early 90s.

"When they begin, they are very slow and apprehensive, but as they get stronger, you can see the strength in their arms and their legs how high they can kick," Walker said at Arbutus. "I see an improvement in their balance. When they are walking, you don't see them wobble as much."

Lori Delic is an exercise physiologist at Silver Sneakers-participating HealthStyles at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber, Pa. She says research shows that regular activity helps improve the quality of life for older people.

As we age, we are naturally going to be losing muscle mass, Delic said. Vital capacities are going decrease with age. Exercise is one way to combat that and slow the progression of these things.

You have to keep moving to stay moving. When you stop moving, that's when things decline.

'Fun and ... friendship'

Silver Sneakers classes include exercise, yoga and water fitness options geared especially for older people. In addition to the classes, a Silver Sneakers card provides full use of participating gyms' workout equipment and other programs. Each member gets one session with a personal trainer who can develop a program based on the individual's abilities and goals, Weinraub said.

We want to keep you as active as possible, Dwayne Kaufman, aquatics and fitness director, said from the Johnstown YMCA.

It is all designed for people of this age group, he continued. With the yoga classes, we use chairs. We don't have people crawling around on the floor.

There are also at-home fitness kits and videos available for those who can't get to the gym.

But senior exercise programs also include an important social opportunity, the experts say.

It's for exercise, but it's fun and it's friendship, East Hills Recreation instructor Arlene Penrod said. It's just an amazing program. It gets them out and they have a lot of fun.

Class members often get together for dinners and other gatherings, she said.

It's the same at Arbutus, Linda Burkhard said.

We have a nice socializing time, with a little exercise thrown in, she said. Sometimes we laugh so hard tears are rolling down our faces, but in a good way.

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Princeton Hikes!: 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan 11. Wachusett Southwest. 4 miles, moderate. Meet at Westminster Road/Admin Road trail head. Windmills, Harrington, Jack Frost, Powerline to Mountainside Cafe. 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Mountainside Caf Loop. 2.5 miles, easy-moderate. Meet at Meet at Westminster Road/Admin Road trail head. 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Surprise hike. 4-5 miles, moderate. The group will take advantage of whatever snow/ice conditions available at this time. Details will be send to the email list, TrailAroundPrincetonMA@gmail.com.

Public Pitch Party: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11; Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St., Holden. Admission is $4. A penny table of home-baked goods, attendance prizes and refreshments will be available. For more information, email holdengrange78@gmail.com or call 508-886-2341. Sponsored by Holden Grange.

Contemporary Book Club: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling. The club will be reading Elizabeth Gilberts historical novel "City of Girls." Copies of the book are available at the library for checkout. No registration required. For more information, call 978-422-6409.

Hatha Yoga: Two eight-week sessions, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 16 and 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 21. Recreation Studio, 1420 Main St., Holden. Parking and entrance behind the building. Class combines yoga postures with the relaxation response, meditation and confidence building techniques. This holistic exercise program reduces stress, tones muscles, improves balance and strengthens the body, mind and spirit. Participants must bring a mat. Cost is $80. For more information or to sign up, log onto holdenrec.com or call the Recreation Office at 508-829-0263.

Friends of the Rutland Library Meet: 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17; Rutland Library, 280 Main St., Rutland. All invited. Informal group meets every other month to plan programs and fundraisers to support the library's events for children and adults. Meetings last about an hour.

Public Supper: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18; Sterling Senior Center, 36 Muddy Pond Road, Sterling. Sterling Grange will hold a public supper with a menu of ham, mashed potatoes, carrots, tossed salad, beverage and apple crisp. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and younger. Proceeds will benefit the Grange Hall Renovation Fund and community service projects. For reservations, call 508-886-2341 or email your name and number of tickets to sterlinggrange53@gmail.com.

CCYO: Eight weeks, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 23 (no class Feb. 20), Mayo Elementary School gym, 351 Bullard St., Holden. This combination class includes a cardio portion, a core toning workout and yoga. Resistance bands, weights, small balls, chairs and noodles will be incorporated to keep classes fresh and fun. The instructor will also discuss facts about what burns fat calories. All fitness levels welcome. Cost is $80. Participants should bring a mat and water bottle. For more information or to sign up, log onto holdenrec.com or call 508-829-0263. Preregistration required. Offered by the Holden Recreation Department.

Yoga for Every 'Body': Eight weeks, 7-7:50 p.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 23 (no class Feb. 20), Mayo Elementary School gym, 351 Bullard St., Holden. Yoga is about strength, balance, flexibility and mindful peace. All postures in the class can be modified for your body. This is a good class for those who want to learn what yoga is all about. Breathing techniques, relaxation, and physical challenges are all a big part of this program. Cost is $70. Participants should bring a mat and water bottle. For more information or to sign up, log onto holdenrec.com or call 508-829-0263. Preregistration required. Offered by the Holden Recreation Department.

Gentle Hatha Yoga: 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays for eight weeks, beginning Jan. 22, Recreation Studio, 1420 Main St., Holden. Class includes basic postures, breathing exercises, relaxation and guided meditations. Bring yourself to a place of deep relaxation while strengthening and toning your body. Proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and improve overall health. This is a gentle yoga class suitable for beginners or anyone who enjoys a relaxing and restorative practice. Participants must bring a mat. Cost is $80. To register or for more information, log onto Holdenrec.com or call 508-829-0263.

Sterling Democratic Committee: meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month, next meeting Jan. 27; Butterick Building, 1 Park St., Room 205, Sterling. All Democrats and Unenrolled are welcome.

Cookbook Club: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling. Discover new recipes and enjoy great food. This month the club will be sampling recipes from "Steak and Cake: More than 100 Recipes to Make Any Meal a Smash Hit," by Elizabeth Karmel. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and bring it to the library on meeting night. Registration is required, call 978-422-6409.

BLAST Babysitter Training: 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, Recreation Conference Room, 1420 Main St., Holden. Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training is for 11- to 14-year-old boys and girls. This American Academy of Pediatrics course covers the basics of infant and childcare, how to react responsibly to medical emergencies and injuries, perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illnesses, and set up and run a babysitting business. Cost is $93. To register, log onto your myrec account or call the Recreation office at 508-829-0263.

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The Senior Program at the Greater Maple Valley Community Center, located at 22010 SE 248th St. in Maple Valley, invites all adults ages 50+ to come and see what we are all about! Call us at 425-432-1272 with any questions or visit our website http://www.maplevalleycc.org for more information and our monthly calendar.

We would like to offer our sincere thanks to Covington Place Sr. Apts for their continued support of our programs.

Trips, Groups, Special Events

Payment for all trips is due at time of registration. Cancellations are refunded if seats can be filled; a $5 non-refundable service fee will be applied. Trip costs include all Community Center and travel expenses.

Wednesday, January 15 National Hat Day Beanie, sombrero, top hat, cowboy hat, or fedora, anything goes! Dig out an old favorite hat, or get creative and make your own masterpiece! Wear it in for bingo and lunch, favorite hat will take home a prize.

Friday, January 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21 Brain Fitness- This program uses individual and group activities designed to stimulate a variety of your brain regions. The class is social, interactive, and fun! You can expect to be challenged with visual puzzles and games, and to participate in activities that use your short-term and long-term memory. The class is offered in partnership with MultiCare and is a part of their Celebrate Seniority program. There are 2 levels, Level 1 runs from 9-10:15 and Level 2 runs from 10:45 until noon. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Tuesday, January 21 Senior Trip: Seattle Antiques Market and Dukes Seattle Antiques Market is one of the largest collectibles and antiques dealers in Washington! This 6,000 sq. ft. store is filled with thousands of treasures from the past. Youll discover a wide selection of antique furniture for the home, nautical antiques, collectible vinyl, vintage typewriters, vintage cameras, mid-century modern home decor, antique office furniture, vintage toys, and much, much more! We will leave GMVCC at 9:30am, shop for a while, then head to Dukes Chowder House for lunch. Cost is $15, plus money for shopping and lunch.

Senior Fitness

Mon/Wed/Fri at 9:00am Walking Group Meeting in the GMVCC lobby MWF at 9:00 a.m., we walk on the Lake Wilderness Trail as a group, rain or shine. Everyone walks at his or her own pace; covering approx. 3 miles round trip. This is a drop-in activity; no need to call ahead. There is a $1 suggested donation to support on-going GMVCC Health and Wellness programs.

Mons and Weds., at 9:00am Aging-Well Yoga Instructor will help you gently increase strength, flexibility, posture and balance. Everyone will be working at their own pace. 4-class punch card is $30; 8-class punch card is $50; 12-class punch card is $70; drop-in rate is $10. No reservations are necessary; pay in class. This class is held in The Den. Call us with any questions.

Mons., Weds. and Fris. at 10:30 Fall-Prevention Exercise The Fall StopMove Strong exercise program was designed specifically to improve balance and strength. It is a series of 3 different 12-minute sessions. This is free and no sign-up is necessary. Please note: no exercise on party days.

Socials and Games

Time and availability might vary because of holidays and parties. Suggested donation of $1 in the activity donation box.

Mons. Bingo at 11:00; Pinochle at 12:30; Ping Pong 12:30

Weds. Quilting & Sewing at 10:45 (2nd & 4th Weds.) in the Den; Bingo at 11:00, Pinochle and Mah Jong at 12:30

Fris. Bingo at 11:00, Painting at 1:00, Ping Pong 12:30, Pinochle 12:30

Fris. at 1:00 Painting Calling all painters (all mediums) to come in to use our main hall to paint, socialize, and share ideas. Tables and space to spread out is available, however, there are no easels for use, and no instruction given.

Lunch Menus

Lunch served each Mon., Wed., Fri. at 12:00. For those age 60+ there is a suggested donation of $4. For all others, there is a $7 fee.

All menus are subject to availability of food items. Milk, coffee, and tea are available for all lunches.

Wed., Jan 8: Chicken Noodle Casserole, broccoli salad, tropical fruit, milk

Fri., Jan 10: Potato Soup with Sausage and Kale, green salad, breadstick, apple, milk

Mon., Jan 13: Salmon patties, rice pilaf, green beans, fruited jello, croissant, milk

Wed., Jan 15: Sloppy Joes, Normandy vegetables, coleslaw, pears

Health and Wellness

Routine Pedicure/Footcare Karens Foot Care is offered to seniors on the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month and the 4th Thurs. Cost is $32. Please call GMVCC to make an appointment as this popular service fills quickly.

Blood Pressure Checks are offered on the 1st and 3rd Fridays between 10:30 and 11:00. This service depends on availability of MV Firefighters.

Services

Community Center Shuttle Need a ride in? Our shuttle runs M/W/F between 9am and 3pm and provides rides to GMVCC for programs and lunch. Shuttle rides are $1 each way within our transportation boundaries. Call 425-432-1272 for availability at least 24 hours in advance. $20 bus passes (good for 20 rides) are available.

Volunteer Transportation Need a ride to a medical appointment? Call Janet at 425-432-1272 at least one week in advance to arrange a free volunteer-provided ride. This Volunteer Program is now in great need of drivers. If you think you would like to help seniors get to medical appointments, please call the above number to become a volunteer.

Meals on Wheels (by application only). Applications must be obtained from and submitted to Sound Generations (call 206-448-5767 or mealsonwheels@soundgenerations.org and http://www.soundgenerations.org). A new, expanded menu is now available.

Free Pet Food In partnership with the Seattle Humane Society, the Greater Maple Valley Community Center offers free pet food for qualifying low-income seniors.

Medical Lending Closet Free walking aids & bathroom equipment are available from our lending closet free of charge(call for current items). We also welcome donations of these items!

Cell Phone Drop Off Drop off your old cell phones here to be distributed to US military as well as people in general disaster areas. This is part of the Phones for Soldiers Program. More information can be found at: http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com

Eye Glass Drop Off Drop off old prescription glasses here for the Lions Club to refurbish and redistribute to those who need them.

Computer Assistance Volunteer Curtis Patterson specializes in working with senior citizens and provides free, caring, patient, one-on-one computer assistance including repairs, upgrades, diagnostics, tutoring, virus/spyware cleaning, and more. PC and Android are his specialty, but Curtis is willing attempt to help with Apple products as well. Call us at 425-432-1272 to arrange and appointment. Age requirement is 50+.

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