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Midlothian Luxury Real Estate Report Street Address

Neighborhood

Sq. Ft.

Listing Price

Closing Price

13451 Torrington Drive

Salisbury

4,621

$1,050,000

$922,226

11304 Garden View Pointe

The Gardens at Bellgrade

5,641

$1,300,000

1724 Tulip Hill Drive

Hallsley

4,135

$1,050,000

$1,025,000

14807 Felbridge Way

Rosemont

5,063

$989,000

$979,000

3136 Queens Grant Drive

Queens Grant-River Downs

6,200

$925,000

$880,000

13441 Stonegate Road

Salisbury

5,469

$1,050,000

15506 Amethyst Drive

New Market

3,479

$704,530

$724,530

16024 Pine Vale Place

Founders Bridge

4,261

$829,000

14531 Gildenborough Drive

Salisbury

4,619

$799,999

$807,000

2401 Braemar Court

Salisbury

5,648

$1,075,000

13710 Thorngate Road

Salisbury

5,012

$699,000

$752,500

2519 Kettlewell Court

Rosemont

4,237

$700,000

$756,000

3831 Solebury Terrace

Reeds Landing

6,838

$889,000

$870,000

15341 Gamecock Road

North Hundred

4,083

$995,000

$1,067,000

15112 Litton Drive

Rountrey

4,227

$825,000

4131 Caddington Drive

Tarrington

3,800

$843,645

$927,837

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Happy New Year, Midlothian! As you’ve probably already noticed, change is in the air! While we wind down all that was 2021 and make our plans to usher in 2022, we’re sure to ring in the New Year with hope and high expectations, as well as a renewed sense of purpose and belonging. Here at City Lifestyle Midlothian (yes, a new company name, but still Midlothian Lifestyle magazine), we’ve got so much in store for you with an upgraded brand, a new company logo, more pages to enjoy, and finally (drum roll please), a magazine that is “perfect bound” (no more staples, y’all!). We certainly have much to celebrate, and we look forward to bringing more content and forging enduring partnerships that will continue to underscore our village as one of the best and healthiest places to call home. Speaking of healthy, we’ve got an amazing lineup for your Health and Wellness Issue! We’re chock full of tips and tricks to get your year off to a fantastic, sustainable start - from exercising and health awareness, to cooking and enjoying less sugar in our meals, making sure your family comes first while you’re seeking to be financially fit, and investing in ways to ensure your career is on track, too. As we begin the amazing journey that awaits in 2022, we are reminded of how this community has helped support and grow Midlothian Lifestyle magazine, and how important partnerships and relationships are to us and our community. We want to give you the best, and you are that best; we couldn’t bring these experiences and relationships to life without you. Thank you! Fasten your seatbelts, Midlo…the best is yet to come!

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inside the issue The Health & Wellness Issue

F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

16 Getting Fit - The Midlothian Way

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

F E ATU R E D

Business Monthly

24 What’s Next in Your Life and Career?

Local Experiences

Get Active

F E ATU R E D

20 House Call

28 Stop Sugar Cravings!

24 Career Advice

F E ATU R E D

32 Money Matters

36 Rick Fleming: The Answer Guy

36 Local Limelight

You don’t have to go far to find the best fitness options

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After a season of sugarplums, you need these tips to help you swear off sweets

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28 Eat Right

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Midlothian To Get a New Library Next Year Midlothian Library was set to close Dec. 30 to prepare for construction of its replacement. Construction is expected to start early this year with the new facility expected open in summer 2023. The new 25,000-square-foot library will be built on the same site and boast new amenities including improved seating, large community meeting room, interactive indoor learning features for kids, digital media center, reading garden, outdoor classroom with musical sculptures, and drive-through book return. Details: library.chesterfield.gov/159/ Midlothian-Library#MidloFAQ

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local experiences Locals recommending the best places and things to do in the city.

The New Year is the perfect time to make your health and wellness a priority. So why not pamper yourself at one of the many spas around town? Invite a friend for a day of relaxation or set aside a few hours for some much-needed quality alone time. Whatever you prefer, we have you covered! Reported by M. Katherine Fisher and Michelle Scott.

Day Spas & Health Treatments TR ANSITIONS FLOAT R VA: Try a float therapy session and a trip to a salt

room! In both Midlothian and Short Pump. 10 a.m.-6 p.m, Transitions Float Studio, 2226 Old Brick Rd, Glen Allen ABSOLUTE CR YOTHER APY: Like the cold? Try a cryotherapy session – full body, localized or facial. Visit Absolute Cryotherapy & Wellness. Days/ times vary. 13618 Hull Street Rd, Midlothian INDIGENOUS HEALING AR TS INSTITUTE: An Ayurveda consult is the most extensive personal and health history you may ever experience. Ayurveda+Massage+Yoga. Indigenous Healing Arts Institute, Days/hours vary. 3016 Lower Hill Rd, Powhatan UR BAN FAR MHOUSE MAR KET & CAFE: Trade in your coffee for healthy juices and teas at the Urban Farmhouse Market & Cafe, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 13872 Coalfield Commons Pl, Midlothian SCENTS OF SER ENITY SPA: Indulge with an Ocean Seaweed Leaf Wrap at Virginia’s only truly organic spa, Scents of Serenity. Time/days vary. 5707 Grove Ave, Richmond

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Group fitness classes have been an important part of my life since 2009. That's when I quit running full time and began taking spin, strength training and HIIT classes. In 2012, I became certified in cycle, Insanity by Beachbody, general group exercise, Les Mills Body Pump, Grit and RPM, leading as many as 14 classes per week at local clubs. Motherhood and my growing real estate business shifted dynamics; I’m a member of some of these highlighted businesses in our Midlothian back yard while teaching one class per week. Burn Boot Camp offers 45-minute camps that blend strength training and cardio. Each day has a different theme and workout led by a certified trainer, with options for all fitness levels. Depending on the theme, one might work with dumbbells, medicine balls, kettle bells, battle ropes or just body weight. Burn is like family. Trainers hold members accountable with fitness goals and assist with nutrition evaluations. Burn also gives back through toy drives, support for veterans, and fun runs. Free 7-day trial available.

Hot House Yoga is locally owned and operated following the intelligent teaching principles set by the Yax family, who founded the studio in 2005 in Virginia Beach. Choose from three styles. Hot Flow is fast-pace; Hot Yin is the slowest, targeting bones, tendons, disks, fascia and ligaments. Hot Stability is great for both beginners and advanced students. Practicing yoga in the heat is protects muscles as they move through the range of motion. Endorphins are released to relieve stress, and sweating exfoliates and rejuvenates the skin, the largest organ of your body. Twoweek unlimited class trial, $59. CycleBar is now open in Midlothian! This premium indoor cycling experience offers different 45-minute rides to inspire members of any fitness level. Classes incorporate speed, strength and upper body work using a 4- or 6-pound bar. Twelve songs per class each offer a different challenge. Complimentary cycle shoes are provided; when your ride is completed a performance summary is emailed showing your power, calories burned, class rank and more. First class is free. CONTINUED > JANUARY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/M I D LOT HI A N

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See your primary care physician. During COVID, many people stopped seeing their physician regularly. According to Dr. Sherrard, that could create some problems. “The preventive screening tests your PCP recommends can be life savers,” she said. “During the pandemic, I’ve seen complications from medications because patients haven’t gotten the frequent monitoring they need. I’ve seen cancer diagnoses delayed because of a lack of screening. Staying current on your preventive care is so important.” The first step to improving your health in 2022 is to find a PCP you trust and to visit them consistently. Dr. Sherrard also recommends seeing a health coach for a customized nutrition and exercise plan, and establishing a relationship with a counselor to check in on your emotional health and sleep patterns.

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Taking care of yourself is one of the best gifts you can give your loved ones. Achieving your health goals in 2022 starts with having them in the first place. “You can make tremendous progress in 12 months if you set goals and develop a plan with your PCP,” Dr. Sherrard says. “Working together, we can improve lab results, control your blood pressure, help manage weight, and optimize medications.” Setting and achieving simple goals can pay huge dividends in a relatively short amount of time, Dr. Sherrard added. “Busy moms and other caregivers must remember that they will not be good caregivers if they’re not healthy themselves,” she said.

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Heading into the start of the year there's always a lot of hype around goals, resolutions and kicking-off the new year "right." But it can actually take several weeks, if not months, to really get into the swing of things. And, if you're like many people right now, you're in some kind of transition (in career or life) and experiencing the impact of our current world circumstances, which can make setting priorities for the new year even harder. In fact, multiple sources quoted this fall noted that 95% of American workers are thinking about or planning to leave their jobs. Some are calling it, “The Great Resignation,” but I like to think of it as, “The Great Reset.” An opportunity to step into something more meaningful - a purpose, a legacy. An opportunity to pursue that idea you’ve wanted to for a while. An opportunity to explore and rethink what’s next. But the question is, how? What if you’re not even sure what you want to do next? Wondering, too, where your skills and abilities fit in the ever-changing world? Feeling like you’re not quite an outsider, but more like an “in-betweener.” Interested in many things, yet clearly fitting nowhere. This is my story and the story of so many others feeling stuck in the fog of modern career navigation: longing for clarity, and maybe even confidence in purpose and calling.

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#4: START YOUR DAY WITH PROTEIN, NOT SUGAR. Eating sugary foods first thing in the morning fuels sugar cravings all day. Instead, start your day off with healthy protein and satiating fats. If you enjoy something sweet in the morning, try eating berries with yogurt or a high-protein fruit smoothie. Adding in more naturally sweet vegetables, such as sweet potato, is another great way to curb sugar cravings.

#5: PRIORITIZE SLEEP.

Mild dehydration (which most American live with) causes you to feel like you need to eat when what you really need is water. Before you reach for a sweet treat or another snack, try drinking a glass of water first. If you still feel hungry 15 minutes later, then enjoy a healthy high-protein snack. Aim for at least eight, 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Drink more on hot days or when you're exercising. Carry a reusable water bottle as a reminder to stay hydrated.

Fatigue triggers cravings for sugar and simple carbohydrates, which metabolize into sugar. Why? Your body needs calories (aka energy) to keep working. Sugar is the fastest and easiest source of energy for your body. This is why you crave sweets, fast food, and processed foods when you're tired or stay up late. To reduce sugar cravings throughout the day, prioritize getting enough sleep at night. Adults should aim for 8 hours of sleep each night. Children and teenagers need more. If you’re consistently struggling with poor quality sleep, talk to your doctor about getting a sleep study and lab work done to find out why.

#3: DON’T SKIP MEALS.

#6: REDUCE YOUR STRESS.

When our blood sugar drops, sugar cravings naturally follow. Eating regular, balanced meals is the best way to stay off the blood sugar roller coaster. A well-balanced diet is made up of primarily whole, unprocessed foods found in nature. This includes plant and animal-based proteins, fresh vegetables and fruit, whole grains, and heart-healthy fats.

When we live in a state of chronic stress, our body seeks relief. This is a basic biological need. The easiest and fastest way to get that feel-good boost is by eating sugar. Fortunately, there are healthier ways to help us better manage our stress level. A 5-minute meditation or 30-second deep breathing exercise is beneficial, physically and mentally. For additional support, consider scheduling a session with a counselor or therapist.

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Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival

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