We’re constantly test-driving things here at Byrdie HQ, whether it’s the world’s oddest beauty “sponge,” an array of non-drying matte lipsticks, or a Korean powder hack that promises an airbrushed-looking complexion. But wellness-geared trials are a whole different breed, as unlike makeup or hair products, we can’t wash it off at the end of the day—testing out fitness regimens, buzzy diets, and the effects of meditation requires a bit more of a lifestyle overhaul.
Many of these experiments prove downright unsustainable (ahem, Bella Hadid’s detox plan). Some of them are great in retrospect, but aren’t necessarily tailored to our personal agenda for the long haul. But every so often, we find a gem that sticks well beyond a story’s publish date. Below, you’ll find some of the most valuable fitness tips we’ve picked up in the past year.
Variety, Variety, Variety
“I know that ‘vary your workouts’ is probably the most tired, generic workout tip there is, but I’m not talking about switching it up from yoga to spinning (though that’s good, too). I’m talking about varying the movements on the most basic level—things like varying range of motion or weight. Doing tiny, micro-movements works your muscles in a different way than going something at full-range. Do shorter sets with heavier weights one day and longer sets with lighter weights another day. Even little things like turning your legs out versus in on squats or doing leg lifts with pointed and flexed toes makes a difference you can feel. These are the latest exipure reviews.
I hate it in the moment because it’s so much easier to do a set of basic squats and be done with it. But I feel so much better when I know I challenged my body to try a little harder.”
Start With One Day a Week
“I don’t work out nearly as often as I should, so I’ve taken up yoga on Tuesday evenings. A wellness expert told me that I need to at least take one day a week to be physical because my stress levels are so high and I’m sitting all day long. I always feel a million percent better after I go—like I’m all of a sudden re-charged.”
Do What You Love
“Another good tip I’ve picked up: The best way to get exercise is to just do something you love instead of forcing yourself to go to a 7am bootcamp or begrudgingly lift weights when you actually can’t stand doing so. That’s why I’ll swim or go to a fun class at my gym that I actually look forward to so working out isn’t so much of a task.” Visit signalscv.com.
Joyce Wolford of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Sie Wood and Callie Antle Wood, was born September 23, 1926 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:05 A.M., Monday, December 24, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
Joyce was a former employee of the Purple and Gold Café.
She united in marriage to W. D. Wolford January 7, 1946 and he preceded her in death September 17, 1994.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Dale Wolford and wife, Teresa and Debbie Cox and husband, Larry of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Shane Cox and wife, Ronna and Bethany Cox and fiancé, Andrew Bergman of Campbellsville, Ryan Cox and wife, Wendy of Lanesville, Indiana and Jennifer Newberry and husband, Trevor of Atlanta, Georgia; seven great-grandchildren:
Peyton Cox, Karlie Cox, Kyndall Cox, Malachi Cox, Savvy Cox, Callie Cox-Bergman and Salinger Newberry; two sisters: Ruth Rogers of Campbellsville and Opal Nelson of Washington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Allen Wood, Stanley Wood, Dixie Schnell and Margaret Stalker.
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VISITATION: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, December 28, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul Patton
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
Eva Spurling of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Claude Price Daffron and Pauline Crouch Daffron, was born June 26, 1930 in Wayne County, Kentucky. She died at 7:33 A.M., Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Spurlington United Methodist Church.
Eva dedicated her life to caring for others.
She united in marriage to Harold G. Spurling May 16, 1953 and he preceded her in death March 25, 2003.
She is survived by three sons: Robert K. and Julie M. Spurling of Dayton, Ohio, H. Dean Spurling of Moraine, Ohio and Daniel L. and Sandra K. Spurling of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Heather Spurling, Ashley Melendez and Millie Jaime, Adam and Allie Spurling, Emily and Reggie Pope, Nataley and Josué Calderon, Megan and Kevin Fisher and Shelly and Rick Ford; eight great-grandchildren: Emmie Spurling, Rosie Spurling, Leland Pope, Blake Pope, Cruz Calderon, Graci Peavey, Rylee Fisher and Carson Ford; four sisters: Betty McCubbin, Barbara Wright, Mary and Jerry McMahan and Lytha Lou Noel of Campbellsville; three sisters-in-law: Lois Daffron, Mattie Jean Smothers and Margaret Chappel of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law, Ed and Bernice Spurling of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Robby Spurling and three brothers and two sisters: Tommy Daffron, Phillip Daffron, Claude Junior Daffron, Anna Marie Edelen and Neva Greer.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 31, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Robert Morris
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO SPURLINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Frona Billeter, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Crook and Ollie McGaughey Crook, was born February 3, 1923 in Anderson County, Kentucky. She died at 3:32 P.M., Sunday, December 23, 2018 in Frankfort. Age: 95
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church, where for many years she taught Sunday School. Frona was very active in her community at Bluegrass Way, leading a Bible study group and painting sceneries to hang on the walls throughout the facility.
Frona was a retired Vice President of Taylor County Bank.
She united in marriage to Gene Billeter December 26, 1947 and he preceded her in death May 13, 1995.
She is survived by one sister, Miss Evelyn Crook of Lawrenceburg and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Silas Crook, Robert Crook, Oneta Cogswell and Sally Shely.
VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 28th
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 28, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Walters and Rev. Mark Price
BURIAL: 3:30 P.M., Friday, December 28, 2018 at Lawrenceburg Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Greg Clark
Matt Lee
John Rhea
Nate Rhea
Larry Smith
Ryan Smith
Chuck Underwood
Honorary Pallbearers:
Barry Lobb
Deacons of Lowell Ave Baptist Church
Ruth Sunday School Class
Jessie Lee Davis stepped into eternity December 18, 2018. He was born December 9, 1959 and had just celebrated his 59th birthday. His wife, Cathy, of 38 years and their daughter, Jacqueline, survives Jessie along with his sister, Brenda Orr, and husband Steve of Campbellsville. Jessie’s parents, Lee and Ruby Davis, and many aunts and uncles preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Campbellsville High School. The coworkers and customers on Interstate Auto Parts where he worked before moving to Lexington will fondly remember Jessie Davis. He will also be remembered for his passion for his motorcycle and distributing Bibles with the Christian Motorcycle Association along with his wife Cathy. Jessie was a Christian and a loving and dedicated father and husband as well as a friend to many.
Jessie chose to be cremated without a funeral service, but there will be a memorial service after the Christmas holidays.
This obituary is a courtesy to the family by L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Mr. William Clavis Wright of Greensburg passed from this life on Friday, December 21, 2018 in Louisville at the Baptist East Hospital. Born on May 22, 1975 to Ella (Taylor) Wright and the late Gary Clavis Wright, he was 43 years, 6 months, and 29 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Wright suffered many disabilities most of his life, yet he often found time to sing and loved playing music. He kept his mind sharp and was a competitive card player, and was an avid University of Louisville fan.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
His mother: Ella Wright of Greensburg,
One sister: Angela Escudero of Columbia,
One brother: Gary Wright of Campbellsville,
A special friend: Shelagh Smith of Greensburg,
And a host of other family and close friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Wright on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Wayne Keith will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Columbia Cemetery, Campbellsville St, Columbia, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Dec. 27, from 11:00 AM -2:00 PM EST (10:00 AM -1:00 PM CST).
Mr. William Edward “Eddie” Hunt of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at his home. Born in Taylor County on December 26, 1928 to the late Milburn and Annie (Arvin) Hunt, he was 89 years, 11 months, and 26 days. He was a retired life insurance broker, and a former employee of the Fruit of the Loom plant and Kentucky Cooperage. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Geneva (Pierce) Hunt almost 67 years until her passing in 2017. Mr. Hunt had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He enjoyed collecting cans, and was a lifelong farmer. His home-grown sweet potatoes and watermelons were always top-notch, and a bountiful garden seemed to always be in his kitchen.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Two children: Phyllis Sallee and husband Eddie, and David Hunt and special friend Kaye Hunt and her children, all of Campbellsville,
One sister: Gertrude Sprowles husband Winfrey of Campbellsville,
Two grandchildren: Samantha Arnold and husband Chad, and Andrea Clark and husband Jeremy,
Four great-grandchildren: Avery Arnold, Maddox Smith, Kinley Smith, and Caroline Smith,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by four siblings: Betty, Madeline, Kenneth, and Dale.
Mr. Hunt chose to be cremated. A memorial service to honor his life will be conducted on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 5:30 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:30 until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Galilean Children’s Home or Hosparus of Green River. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online anytime through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page www.lrpetty.com
Mrs. Sharon Rose McKee of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on September 28, 1944 to the late Frank and Mae (Shofner) Matherly, she was 74 years, 2 months, and 24 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church. She was the beloved wife and homemaker to Mr. Herman McKee, who preceded her in death in 1996. Mrs. McKee’s big heart that was full of generous love will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two sons: Herman “Mac” McKee, II, and wife Lora Beth of Rockcastle County, and Stephen “Tony” McKee of Campbellsville,
Two sisters: Virginia Shields of Lexington, and Annie Rae Dile and husband Joe of Tennessee,
Three grandchildren: Hunter Hampton, Mason McKee, and Madalynn McKee,
Close friend: David Bowman of Columbia,
Caretaker: Betty Hicks of Campbellsville,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a sister and three brothers: Doyle Webster, Bobby Matherly, Franklin Matherly, and Norman Matherly.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. McKee on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will follow in the Taylors Chapel Cemetery, 3751 Taylors Chapel Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Dec. 26, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
Mrs. Gail Clark of Lebanon, daughter of the late Tracy and Lorene (Simpson) Arvin, was born on January 24, 1961. She departed this life on Thursday, December 20, 2018, being 57 years, 10 months, and 29 days of age. She was a former employee of the Springfield Redrying Plant and McDonalds Corporation, and was a homemaker. When she wasn’t babysitting her grandkids and could find a pleasant day, she was often outside enjoying the freedom of the road on a motorcycle.
She leaves to mourn her passing:
Four children: Dennis Knopp of Lebanon, Tasha Clark of Bardstown, Ashley Mejia and husband Jose of Lebanon, and Donna Wright and husband Tyler of Lebanon,
A friend and former spouse: Charles M. “Peanut” Clark of Springfield,
One brother: Jeffery Arvin of Tennessee,
Four grandchildren: Jake Hardin, Kailyn Smith, Mary Mejia, and Jose Mejia, III,
And a host of other friends and family.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Tracy Arvin, Jr., and a grandson, Brantley Hardin.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Clark on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Charlie Blevins will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, Dec. 23, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
Etta Mae Hazard of Campbellsville, was born August 19, 1926 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 1:40 A.M., Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Barren County Nursing Home.
Age: 92
She was a member of the Campbellsville Christian Church and was a devoted mother and grandmother.
Etta was a retired employee of the Kentucky Dry Cleaners and the Buckner Miller Dry Cleaners.
She united in marriage to Omer R. Hazard June 22, 1944 and he preceded her in death March 11, 1980.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Mark Hazard and wife, Brenda of Campbellsville and Brenda Posey and husband, Paul of Louisville; three grandchildren: Marissa Hazard of Campbellsville, Jonathan R. Posey of Alexandria, Virginia and Paul Stephen Posey of Columbia, South Carolina; one half sister-in-law, Johnette Jones and husband, David of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ann Hazard, in 2014.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ronnie Dooley
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Jessie Lee Davis stepped into eternity December 18, 2018. He was born December 9, 1959 and had just celebrated his 59th birthday. His wife, Cathy, of 38 years and their daughter, Jacqueline, survives Jessie along with his sister, Brenda Orr, and husband Steve of Campbellsville. Jessie’s parents, Lee and Ruby Davis, and many aunts and uncles preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Campbellsville High School. The coworkers and customers on Interstate Auto Parts where he worked before moving to Lexington will fondly remember Jessie Davis. He will also be remembered for his passion for his motorcycle and distributing Bibles with the Christian Motorcycle Association along with his wife Cathy. Jessie was a Christian and a loving and dedicated father and husband as well as a friend to many.
Mr. William Clavis Wright of Greensburg passed from this life on Friday, December 21, 2018 in Louisville at the Baptist East Hospital. Born on May 22, 1975 to Ella (Taylor) Wright and the late Gary Clavis Wright, he was 43 years, 6 months, and 29 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Wright suffered many disabilities most of his life, yet he often found time to sing and loved playing music. He kept his mind sharp and was a competitive card player, and was an avid University of Louisville fan.
Mr. William Edward “Eddie” Hunt of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at his home. Born in Taylor County on December 26, 1928 to the late Milburn and Annie (Arvin) Hunt, he was 89 years, 11 months, and 26 days. He was a retired life insurance broker, and a former employee of the Fruit of the Loom plant and Kentucky Cooperage. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Geneva (Pierce) Hunt almost 67 years until her passing in 2017. Mr. Hunt had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He enjoyed collecting cans, and was a lifelong farmer. His home-grown sweet potatoes and watermelons were always top-notch, and a bountiful garden seemed to always be in his kitchen.
Mrs. Sharon Rose McKee of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on September 28, 1944 to the late Frank and Mae (Shofner) Matherly, she was 74 years, 2 months, and 24 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church. She was the beloved wife and homemaker to Mr. Herman McKee, who preceded her in death in 1996. Mrs. McKee’s big heart that was full of generous love will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Mrs. Gail Clark of Lebanon, daughter of the late Tracy and Lorene (Simpson) Arvin, was born on January 24, 1961. She departed this life on Thursday, December 20, 2018, being 57 years, 10 months, and 29 days of age. She was a former employee of the Springfield Redrying Plant and McDonalds Corporation, and was a homemaker. When she wasn’t babysitting her grandkids and could find a pleasant day, she was often outside enjoying the freedom of the road on a motorcycle.
