Category: Magazine: The Oprah Magazine

These four women decided enough is enough. After years of struggling with weight issues, they found the courage to make the change, returning their bodies to optimum health. They talk to us about their journey to finding happiness, confidence and regaining their self-esteem.After years of struggling with their weight, these four women finally found the… Continue reading Letting Go of My Inner Fat Girl

BLESSED WITH A STRONG SUPPORT SYSTEM: Michelle Rivera (48), diagnosed at 40“We are blessed to be alive and to have overcome cancer, with such a strong support system. I never take things for granted now.”After finding a lump in her left breast, Michelle plucked up the courage to go for a check-up. “When the doctor… Continue reading Defending My Life

“How I regained my speech after suffering a stroke.” – Liesl Mocke, 44, Cape TownThe 7th of July 2002 was the last day of my life as I knew it. I was 36-years old; a psychologist, a mother and a wife. I had been living in London for two and a half years working for… Continue reading The power of one

… making the most of the recession While we’re not suggesting that unemployment is good for you, according to the Canadian Medical Association Journal (2009), smoking, drinking alcohol and over-indulgence in rich foods decline during a recession. Interestingly, the study also showed that during the Great Depression, life expectancy rose from 57.1 in 1929 to… Continue reading Right Now, You Are…

The joy that comes from creating something from nothing can be deeply fulfilling. Charlene Yared speaks to ordinary South Africans about how they transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary.Backyard holiday funNo matter where they are, the Alberts manage to make an exciting adventure for their children, even if it’s just at home. Transforming their backyard… Continue reading Make Something Out Of Nothing

Charlene Yared talks to three strong women who share what they did to overcome breast cancer and how it changed the way they lived their lives, forever. BATTLING IGNORANCE: Mandithiza Pikoli (29), diagnosed at 26“I thought I knew who I was before cancer, but in truth, I had no idea. I didn’t realise how much… Continue reading The Proud Survivors

We’ve all been there when a friend bellows; “I’m so fat!” Or, “OMG, I’m such a pig, I can’t believe I ate all the chocolate pralines!” We often fall into the trap of badmouthing our bodies and eating habits when in the company of other women. It’s easy for us to get swept up in… Continue reading Seven Diet Dialogues Decoded

So you’ve cut down on fat intake and are eating things you know are good for you. So why are those jeans still a bit too snug around the hips? Charlene Yared says it may not be what you’re eating that’s stopping you from dropping a dress size, but how much you’re eating that is.… Continue reading Size Does Count

Wide open spaces, warm hugs, gorgeous underwear and laughing out loud. We ask eleven South African women what gives them that happy, fuzzy feeling.Caryn Wilensky, Shoe DesignerHappiness is…watching the sunset from my luxurious boudoir“At 50 years old, I’ve realised happiness is not something static. Rather, it’s organic.” says Caryn. “Happiness is when you can allow… Continue reading What Makes South African Women Smile?

A mountainside massage with spectacular views and sea air. An elephant-back safari through lush vegetation. From the heart of the Drakensberg and Magaliesberg mountains to the edge of the Atlantic ocean, here are 10 places to release, uplift and rejuvenate your spirit. Snow-white escapeSwiftly zigzag down the slope at high-speeds while you absorb the beauty of… Continue reading Unwinderies: A Guide to SA’s Stress-Free Zones