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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Living Well

January 2023 PUBLISHER

Mel Miles | mel.miles@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

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For many of us, this time of year is full of excitement. It presents us with a reset, new horizons, and goals to pursue.

But for others, January can be a reminder of failed attempts from years past and the burden of expectation that this year will be different.

We approached this issue of City Lifestyle Roaring Fork Valley from a mindset of not supplying quick fixes to check boxes in the short term but valuing what is sustainable over the long haul. We wanted to provide inspiration for making lasting, realistic, long-term improvements to your physical, emotional, and mental health.

When it comes to anything in life - business, finance, food, home, and personal health – it’s not what you do some days that move the needle - it’s what you do MOST days. For better or worse!

For instance, taking a vacation every day would be financially and practically unfeasible, but taking a trip a few times a year is doable. Having a beautiful steak dinner with a few cocktails and creme brulee every night for dinner isn’t best for your health, but doing so occasionally might be fine!

It’s not the sometimes choices we make, it’s most of the time choices.

So, plan the vacation AND work to establish more regular rest in your work week. Join a fitness community or gym AND enjoy that dessert you’ve been wanting to try. It’s not what you do some days - it’s what you do most days that will lead to a more peaceful, fulfilling, and fabulous 2023.

Here’s to you! We’re rooting for you.

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Is it a Struggle to Love Yourself?

Local Roberta Whitney Hughes of Peaceful Living shares the Practice of Self Love

22 The Art Base Announces New Executive Director Lisa DeLosso takes the helm of the arts organization after successful tenures in both the non-profit and arts communities in the Roaring Fork Valley.

26 Winter Boredom Busters Fun Ways to Keep Your Energy and Spirits High

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Is it a Struggle to Love Yourself?

Local Roberta Whitney Hughes of Peaceful Living shares the Practice of Self-Love

ARTICLE BY ROBERTA WHITNEY HUGHES | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MEGAN AT MAKE THE MOMENT LAST PHOTOGRAPHY

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IS IT A STRUGGLE TO LOVE YOURSELF?

PRACTICING SELF-LOVE

I haven’t always loved myself. Even with years of intentional practice under my belt, some days it still seems like the hardest thing to do.

My definition of self-love is taking care of your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Self-love often means doing less and becoming quiet, so that you can nourish and nurture your whole self, body, mind, and spirit.

WHY IS IT SO HARD TO LOVE MYSELF? My guess is that it comes from years of being teased in grade school, middle school, and high school. I endured the teasing, but I was left with emotional scars and the feeling that there must be something wrong with me. As an adult, I have done enough work to know in my heart that there really is nothing wrong with me.

Not one little thing. In fact, if I could revisit my little girl self during those formative years, my heart would say to her, “Your name is beautiful and so are you. You are unique and different. You stand out, and it’s okay if people don’t understand you. Keep shining your light as brightly as you can. Be the kind, generous, smart human being you are, and the people who matter will see you and understand you.”

It has taken time to gain this wisdom. It has also taken years of intentional practice. While my heart seems to understand, my brain can still be stubborn. On days when things aren’t going well, it is almost too easy for my brain to chime in with negative self-talk. That little voice gets really loud, pointing out how I have failed, listing all the things that aren’t working, telling me how I could be better… and leaving behind the thought there must be something wrong with me.

It is on these days, more than others, that the time I invest in practices that inspire self-care and self-love truly pays off. Having strong practices in place before the proverbial sh@! hits the fan, makes it possible for me to dive deeper than my stubborn brain to a more peaceful place in my heart where I can love myself just as I am.

THESE ARE THE TOOLS THAT HELP ME PRACTICE SELF-LOVE: • • • • • • • • • • • •

meditation prayer journaling talk therapy learning to set healthy boundaries spending time in nature digital discipline solitude reflection gratitude forgiveness affirmations and intentions

PRACTICING SELF-CARE My definition of self-care is how you treat your body from the inside out. It includes the choices you make for the overall health and wellness of your physical form.

I find that self-care rituals turn my attention toward nurturing and nourishing my body and keeping my energy and stress levels in harmony. Self-care rituals offer me the opportunity to slow down, pay attention, and quiet the chatter in my brain. When my brain is focused on caring for my body, the negativity fades away. So, the more time I invest in self-care rituals, the more able I am to experience self-love.

“Self-love often means doing less and becoming quiet so that you can nourish and nurture your whole self, body, mind, and spirit.”

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“It has taken time to gain this wisdom. It has also taken years of intentional practice.”

THE SELF-CARE RITUALS THAT HELP ME QUIET THE MENTAL CHATTER AND RESTORE MY ENERGY INCLUDE: • • • • • • • • • • •

hydration preparing and eating healthy foods exercise and movement taking care of my skin hot Epsom salts baths keeping a consistent hygiene routine keeping up with well checks getting ready for the day, every day dry brushing self-massage facial reflexology

USING RITUALS TO PRACTICE SELF-LOVE Self-care rituals can be simple things that help you catch your breath and pause your to-do list. A ritual can involve one simple thing like moving away from the screen to drink a glass of water at set times throughout your workday. A ritual can also be a combination of things that support your well being like dry brushing then taking a hot shower or bath.

When you are ready to create your own self-care rituals, try not to be overly ambitious when you begin. Keeping things simple will encourage you to practice more consistently. As you select your rituals, be playful and curious. Make sure the practices you choose fit your lifestyle

A B O U T T H E AU T H O R : Roberta Hughes is the owner and lead instructor at

PeaceFull Living, a Colorado-based company specializing in helping people reduce the symptoms of stress in their lives. She holds two 200-hour yoga certifications, is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, and is certified in Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra. Roberta offers both virtual and in-person instruction in Pilates, yoga and meditation to support people in wellness, personal growth and self-care practices.

Roberta lives in Colorado and enjoys writing, cooking, speaking on podcasts, and taking daily walks with Mikey the Doberman.

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because if they are too unfamiliar they will add more disruption, leaving you frustrated. The objective behind any selfcare ritual is to nourish, nurture, and restore, so be careful not to overwhelm yourself with a flood of new things to learn.

Keep returning to the practices that feel good, and be playful as you try out things that might work for you.

SAMPLE SELF-CARE RITUALS Morning: • Wake up and practice digital discipline—avoid social media and email until you have taken the time to begin your day with self-care in mind.

• Begin and complete your hygiene routine • Meditate for five minutes Afternoon: • Make a hot cup of tea to sip at your desk while you work • Take a walk and get some fresh air and Vitamin D • Drink a full glass of water Evening: • Skincare routine • Dry brushing • Take a shower or hot bath • Journal

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You care for everyone around you, but you just don’t have the time to spend on yourself. Spoiler alert: You can always find time to do things that are important to you. It’s a brand-new year, so go ahead—make a resolution to carve out a little “me time” to do something that will tend to your body, mind and spirit—massage. Here are 10 reasons why you need to regularly schedule time to get a massage.

1. IT’S A HEALTHY WAY TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF Touch is a basic human need. If a child is deprived of human contact, they fail to thrive and have issues with social attachments. Isolated elders have shorter lifespans. Intentional therapeutic touch is even more powerful and is a loving gift you need to honor yourself with more frequently.

2. IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR BODY When it comes to the physiological benefits you can reap from massage, researchers are constantly adding more value to that list. A few of the most impactful massage benefits that research has proven out include: • Improved immune system function • Improved muscle and tendon recovery • Improved sleep, and reduced fatigue in cancer patients • Increased pain relief without the side effects of narcotics

3. IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR MIND While your body is getting its therapeutic attention, your mind has a chance to go quiet—something that doesn’t come easily in today’s world—and you get to double up the therapeutic benefits. For mental and emotional well-being, massage has a

“robust body of evidence showing benefits for people with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mood-related challenges,” says Ruth Werner, author of A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology.

4. IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR SPIRIT When you u use your time on the table to truly let it all go and be part of the process, and when you engage in the meditative space, healing happens and the spirit can be tended to. Being in this place can help people become more self-aware, more present, more forgiving of self and others, and more open to new possibilities.

5. IT WILL MEET YOU WHERE YOU ARE Adaptable for the pregnant client, the hospital patient, the soccer mom, or the

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“FROM LOW-BACK TO ARTHRITIS AND OTHER CHRONIC CONDITIONS, MASSAGE CAN OFFER RELIEF AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM A VARIETY OF ISSUES.”

elite athlete, massage and bodywork can be beneficial, no matter your circumstance. More intense scar tissue work might be what one client needs, while the simple act of holding a hospice patient’s fragile hand can be the therapeutic salve needed by another. Deliverable to clients in their hospital beds, wheelchairs, or with their 9-months-pregnant bellies bolstered with pillows on the table, massage has a way to be of value to everyone—meeting them where they are.

6. IT’S A MAJOR PLAYER IN STRESS REDUCTION

8. IT OFFERS PAIN RELIEF From low back to arthritis and other chronic conditions, massage can offer relief and improved quality of life for those suffering from a variety of issues. For example, scientists have shown that massage is an effective pain-management strategy for those living with arthritis, headache sufferers have decreased pain and frequency, and carpal tunnel patients have found massage decreases their symptom severity.

While research in the area of massage and bodywork is still in its relative infancy, the findings continue to be promising.

Experts tell us that chronic stress leads to an increased risk of hypertension, stroke, heart attack, diabetes, and more. Because massage reduces stress-related hormones, it can help our body shift out of the fight-or-flight stress response we often get stuck in. Massage “turns on” the parasympathetic nervous system, which works to calm us and help us regain homeostasis—the natural state of equilibrium our bodies should be living in.

9. ITS BENEFITS INCREASE WITH FREQUENCY

7. IT IS NOT A LUXURY—EVEN IF IT IS JUST FOR RELAXATION

10. IT OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Massage has long been framed as a luxury, often an indulgence for the wealthier amongst us. Truth is, massage may feel like a luxury, but it is actually a sound investment in your health. And while some people may seek out massage or bodywork to relieve pain, recover from an injury, or perform at peak athletic levels, making a massage appointment with a goal of nothing more than relaxation is just as valuable.

Just like increasing your exercise regimen has cumulative results, the same is true of massage and bodywork. The more massage you receive, the more benefits you reap. “Massage therapists know that people who get massage regularly demonstrate greater improvement and notice a reduction in pain and muscular tension, as well as an improvement in posture,” says Anne Williams, author of Massage Mastery.

There are more than 300 types of massage and bodywork modalities, with new combinations and protocols being developed all the time.

Today, the work continues to evolve as science further unravels the mysteries of the human body. From structural integration to reflexology, and from cupping to Swedish massage, the massage and bodywork tapestry of techniques put a lot of tools in your self-care toolbox.

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The Art Base Announces New Executive Director Lisa DeLosso takes the helm of the arts organization after successful tenures in both the non-profit and arts communities in the Roaring Fork Valley.

ARTICLE BY KATHERINE ROBERTS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BIG WOZ MARKETING The Art Base, a nonprofit community art center in downtown Basalt, announces that non-profit executive and Roaring Fork Valley local, Lisa DeLosso, will join the organization as their new Executive Director, starting Tuesday, January 3rd.

Said DeLosso about her appointment: “From the Wyly Coyotes, to the old Basalt Library space, to the most recent evolution along Midland Avenue, the Art Base has such a strong, community-focused legacy

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in our valley. I’m excited for the opportunity to lead this vision forward for artists of all ages. I’m thankful to Skye Skinner, to each of her predecessors, to the Board of Trustees, and to the current team for laying this groundwork, and I’m looking forward to creating great things for our community as the Art Base’s next Executive Director.”

“The search has been very gratifying, with the Art Base community rallying to help us achieve this

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“From the Wyly Coyotes, to the old Basalt Library space, to the most recent evolution along Midland Avenue, the Art Base has such a strong, community-focused legacy in our valley. I’m excited for the opportunity to lead this vision forward for artists of all ages.”

excellent outcome,” says Art Base Board member and chair of the search committee, Tim Brown. “We are so fortunate to find Lisa, with her long involvement in the Art Base’s programming and her impressive experience as a leader in the Valley’s arts non-profits. We are elated to know that she will build on the sturdy foundation established by Skye Skinner and carry on the Art Base’s mission.”

ABOUT LISA DELOSSO Lisa DeLosso received her undergraduate degrees from the Pennsylvania State University in art education and art history, and a master’s in art education from The University of Texas at Austin. Her graduate thesis, “A Phenomenon of Thought,” focused on spatial liminality in the museum environment. She has teaching and curriculum development experience as both a kindergarten art teacher and as a museum educator.

Prior to coming to the Art Base, she was the Associate Director for Development at The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, the Chief Development Officer at the Aspen Art Museum, and most recently, the Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships at Aspen Public Radio.

She bicycled over 4,500 miles from Austin, TX, to Anchorage, AK, as part of the 2009 Texas 4000 for Cancer team. In 2012, she summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa with the non-profit group, Survivor Summit. She is also an alumna of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).

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She is a current member of the Red Brick Center for the Arts Gallery Committee, where she helps select artwork to display in gallery spaces, as well as in the new Aspen City Hall. She has served on the peer review panel for Colorado Creative Industries’ annual “Colorado Creates” grant program.

A voracious reader, Lisa helped moderate the 2022 “Community Read” book discussion for the local literary arts non-profit, Aspen Words. She founded Adventure Book Club®, a social opportunity for adults who like to read outdoor, travel, and adventure-based fiction and nonfiction books in 2014.

She steadfastly believes in the restorative power of nature and art, and strongly advocates for access to art for all.

ABOUT THE ART BASE The Art Base is a nonprofit community arts center located in Basalt, Colorado.

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winter busters BOREDOM

Staying physically and mentally active is essential to maintaining your energy and keeping your spirits high even in the winter months.

Sometimes during the winter months, we can slide into too much of a daily routine and become bored. Living in the Valley, we are blessed to have so many wonderful activities right at our fingertips. So, give the following boredom busters a try!

Go skating. Ice and inline skating is an excellent cardiovascular exercise and an effective energy and mood booster. It also improves balance and coordination. Not to mention, it’s just plain fun. So, find a rink to get your blood pumping.

My Picks: Glenwood Springs Ice Rink, Aspen Ice Garden and CP Burger and Silver Circle Ice Rink.

Attend a film festival. These are often held during the winter months at independent theaters, museums, and on college campuses. If the festival has multiple films you’d like to check out, it likely offers discounted passes to see multiple or unlimited movies during the event.

My Picks: Aspen ShortFest AN OSCAR®-QUALIFYING FESTIVAL Join a gym. Get your cardio workout on treadmills, stationary bicycles, stair climbers, arc trainers, indoor rowers, and elliptical trainers. Then hit the weight machines every other day to tone and strengthen your muscles. Try a custom place like an all-boxing studio or Karate.

My Picks: White Horse Yoga, Glenwood Hot Springs Athletic Club and The Core Gym

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“Living in the Valley, we are blessed to have so many wonderful activities right at our fingertips.”

Take an aerobics or dance class. Aerobics is an excellent workout that also enhances energy. But if the ‘A’ word scares you, opt for a dance class instead. There are lots of styles to choose from: jazz, modern, hip-hop, ballet, clogging, ballroom, salsa, contra, square dancing, and more.

My Picks: Coredination a Movement Studio and every other place in the Valley. How can you not love to dance……

Try a new sport or hobby. Get your game on with a wide variety of indoor sports. Racquetball, martial arts, tennis, rock climbing, swimming, volleyball, ice hockey, boxing, bowling, and basketball are but a few. Check with our local recreation centers and happenings around the community. That’s how I discovered pickleball.

Schedule a spa treatment. Revitalize by scheduling a day at the spa or give yourself a home spa treatment. Bask in luxury with a facial, manicure, pedicure, and hair treatment. A new hairstyle, color, or highlights is also a great way to lift your spirits.

Form a weekly or monthly card-playing group. Ask friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family to join you in a regular evening of bridge, euchre, poker, or rummy. Ask everyone to bring a snack to share, and take turns with other players hosting the event.

Go to the theater or a dance performance. Look for performances at your nearby big city performing arts theatres as well as small venues found in many communities. Community colleges and universities also often have performances open to the public.

My Pick: Dance Initiative Book a weekend away. Are you feeling cooped up? Take a long weekend away someplace warm, or even just a lively city nearby. Look up attractions and entertainment before you go to make the most of your weekend stint.

My Pick: Ted Turner Reserves Go to a concert. We have the best smaller community venues that often bring in national and international independent artists of various genres such as

bluegrass, folk, jazz, Celtic, rock, R&B, blues, Latin, and much more. Smaller venues are great because they provide a more intimate experience.

Visit the library. If you like to read, many libraries offer cozy reading nooks. So it’s an excellent way to get out of the house for a while and still relax. Add to that, libraries offer so much more than books.

They house extensive collections of magazines, DVDs, video games, and music CDs as well.

Do a jigsaw puzzle. This is the perfect indoor activity for relaxing while exercising your brain.

Before you begin, cut a piece of wood or cardboard a little larger than the dimensions of the puzzle.

That way, if it takes a while to complete, you can store it out of your way.

Volunteer for a local charity. Choose your favorite charity and volunteer your time and service.

Whether you want to help the elderly, poor, sick, homeless, kids, pets, or the environment, there’s something out there for everyone. Just choose something meaningful to you.

My Pick: Any of the featured charities in our November Giving Back Issue Rearrange your furniture. Give your living room, bedroom, or office a fresh look by rearranging for a cozier feel or for a better view of daylight to help brighten your environment. Call your friend over to help!

Paint a wall. Choose a bright, cheery paint color to brighten a room. Do you need more energy? Try red on a single wall. Orange increases happiness and social behavior. Yellow is also a good choice because it helps you think better while reducing depression. A word of caution, though. Each of these intense colors can cause irritability if overdone. So paint only a single wall if you’re using a dark shade. If the color is very muted, you might be able to use the color on more than one wall in a room.

My Pick for a place to find paint: Colorful Colors Paint and Supply

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LEGGINGS 3 WAY S Our suggestions for styling faux leather leggings

As we move through the season of spandex when most of us feel we’d rather not leave our stretchy pants, we wanted to feature three distinct looks using the same pair of Foil Snake Print Faux Leather leggings from Spanx.

Whether you’re brunching with the babes or getting ready for date night, these versatile leggings can carry you through from casual to chic. While there are endless ways to wear them, we’re going to show you three ways to start styling them today.

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BRUNCH AFTER BARRE Who doesn’t love a good brunch with the girls after your workout complete with mimosas to celebrate? Assuming you are sweaty from leg lifts and flutter kicks, our suggestion is to layer your sweaty tank with loose layers and a light jacket to swiftly transition you from the barre to breakfast.

A hat is always a good option to have on hand in case you worked too hard and that hair is showing it. We opted for easy-to-slip-on sockless sneakers that breathe. Since feet are one of the ways the body regulates temperature, you want to go airy with your footwear after a workout.

Lastly, don’t forget a cute tote or bag. Consider throwing in a clean tank and any makeup or face wipes you may need for freshening up on your way.

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MOTO MAMA What we love about Spanx is their inherent ability to elevate your look, regardless of the occasion. Stretchy pants in a faux leather snake design? Say no more. Pair them with edgy booties or colorful pumps for a more elegant aesthetic. Playing with different textures is a good way to add interest and intrigue. Consider a chunky sweater with some unexpected details like the bare shoulder shown here, a thick boucle or intricate detailing. We love a good leather jacket with hardware details draped over the shoulder(s) for chilly evenings as you traverse the town. Pair this look with a gorgeous sparkly clutch and chunky bracelet.

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SATUR DAY Whether you’re headed to a child’s sports game or a bar to watch the big game with your friends, leggings offer the structure and flexibility you’ll want as you find your spot among the fans in the bleachers or indulge in some lovely libations.

Layers are life for this look. We tied a button-down around the waist which is so nice through the colder winter months as both an outfit accessory and a layering piece. Fur-lined high tops provide practical footwear for this look — because who doesn’t love some killer sneaks?

A shacket and crossover bag complete the look.

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Whether you want a bit of a boost, a hint of a lift, or just a little tuck, you won’t go wrong with this versatile shapewear. And with these styling tips, you’re ready to throw them on for any occasion!

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FAVORITE WINTER HIKES AROUND THE VALLEY

One of the best things about being surrounded by like-minded peeps in Valley is no one here thinks hiking is just for the warmer months. Being outside enjoying nature can keep you present. Walking can be a form of meditation when you’re outside on a hike. Snow-covered trails and blue skies that seem to stretch into forever, that’s winter hiking at its best.

Don’t forget to be prepared! It can be fine one minute and a completely different story the next. As my mother always says way too much, “make good choices” which in this scenario means enjoy your adventure but check weather conditions, wear the proper clothing, bring the right gear and before heading out make sure someone knows where you are headed for the day.

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