Fuel Your Fabulous: Eat to Thrive!

October 1, 2024

Last month, I offered you a Vitality Cheat Sheet to assess your current wellness and a Personalized Wellness Plan to set your goals. Here are the links:

• Vitality Cheat Sheet for Women 50 and Over

• Personal Wellness Plan

I truly want to help you and hope you will use these tools to live your best life!

In this issue, we’re serving up some delicious and digestible tips to keep you feeling vibrant, energized, and thriving—because feeling fabulous doesn’t have an expiration date! ✨

Balanced Diet Essentials for Women Over 50 🥗

A balanced diet is like giving your body a high-five with every bite. ✋ It’s all about getting the right mix of macronutrients and micronutrients to keep things running smoothly—and of course, tasting good! Here’s the scoop:

The Key Ingredients for a Balanced Diet:

Macronutrients 🍗🥑🍞

• Protein: Think of it as your body’s repair kit. Lean meats, fish, beans, and plant-based options like tofu keep your muscles strong and your energy high!

• Carbs: Don’t fear the carbs! Complex carbs like whole grains, veggies, and fruits are your friends—they give you long-lasting energy and keep things moving in the digestive department.

• Fats: Yes, fats! Healthy fats (like those in avocados, nuts, and olive oil) are brain food and help keep your skin glowing and heart happy. 💚

Micronutrients 🌿

• Calcium & Vitamin D: Your bones’ besties. We need these to stay strong and upright!

• Magnesium: Helps your muscles relax and is great for winding down. (Hello, better sleep!)

• B Vitamins: Keep your brain sharp and energy high.

• Antioxidants (like Vitamins C & E): Help fight off those pesky free radicals and keep you feeling youthful. ✨

Sample Meal Plan (Yum!):

Here’s a tasty and nutritious plan to keep you powered through the day.

Breakfast:

• A whey or Plant-based protein smoothie with greens and/or blueberries and a sprinkle of flaxseed for a fiber boost!

Lunch:

• Smooth Greek yogurt topped with fresh berries, chia seeds, and a drizzle of honey 🍯

Snacks:

• Sliced apples with almond butter, hummus, or a handful of mixed nuts 🍎🥜

Dinner:

• Stir-fried tofu or chicken with a rainbow of veggies like peppers, carrots, and spinach 🍲

• Serve with brown rice for extra staying power.

How are you implementing your Vitality Cheat Sheet and Personalized Wellness Plan? Share your progress in the comments—I'd love to hear how they're helping you reach your goals!

🔥 Next month, we're diving into the world of superfoods and super supplements! Get ready to discover the game-changers that can supercharge your health journey. You won’t want to miss it!

Got a Personalized Wellness Plan?

Or are you just winging it?

September 17, 2024 

In today’s fast-paced world, keeping up with health and wellness can feel like a never-ending battle. But here’s the good news—a personalized wellness plan might be just the game-changer you need.

Why Go Holistic?

It’s all about the whole YOU—body, mind, and spirit. Especially for those 50+, a holistic approach looks beyond just symptoms and considers your entire well-being.

More Than Just Physical Health!

Sure, you need to move but don’t forget about your mental game. Stress, anxiety, and burnout affect everything.

          The fix? A well-rounded approach:

• Move your body = stronger muscles and a happier mind

• Eat right = healthy body and brain

• Meditate = less stress, more clarity

Ready to Tailor Your Wellness Plan?

No cookie-cutter solutions here. A personalized approach gets you feeling your best, both inside and out. Click this link to get started on your own plan.

P.S. Stay tuned for the next edition—coming October 8th—with a Vitality Cheat Sheet you won’t want to miss.

September 3, 2024

Hello, fellow vitality seekers!  Welcome to my Thriving Lifestyle Newsletter! (2X a month). Have you ever felt like your body has turned into a mischievous prankster, playing tricks on you as you age?

I sure did!  One day I was breezing through my routines, and the next my energy was playing hide-and-seek, and my strength had taken a vacation.

Due to long commutes and working days, I needed to become proactive about regaining my energy, focus and physical appearance.

Today, as an 80-year-old woman, I have transformed my health to be healthier than I was at 50 with robust physical and cognitive strengths.

Many people were asking what was my “secret sauce” and how did I get to live and age so well.  Their interest inspired me to share my secrets of successful aging with more folks passing 50.  It is now my mission to inspire as many people as possible to Live Long and Live Strong.

My hubby, John, is a vigorous 83-year-old and with his PhD in psychology, has a treasure trove of insights to sprinkle into our discussions.

The keys to thriving after 50 requires understanding our unique health needs and adapting to our body's natural changes, including:

- Reduction in bone density: Yep, those bones can get a bit more fragile, making us more prone to fractures. Time to treat them with extra care!

- Muscle mass and strength declines: This sneaky condition, called sarcopenia, can make us feel less spry. With the right strategies, we can keep moving and grooving.

- Hormonal changes: The decrease in estrogen can mess with our bone density, weight, mood, energy levels, and sleep. Oh, the joys of aging!

- Increased risk of chronic conditions: heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis might come knocking, but we can slam the door shut with proactive measures.

But hey, age is just a number, right? Vitality is all about mindset. So, let's embrace this new chapter with a wink, a smile, and maybe a pair of yoga pants and a glass of wine!

Start your wellness journey with me today. Share your experiences, ask questions, and join this vibrant community for ongoing support. Together, we can navigate the changes that come with aging and empower each other to live strong, healthy, and vibrant lives.  Want to get started today? Email me with "vitality" in the subject line, and I will send you your Vitality cheat sheet".

Tune in for the next edition, September 17th, to create your Personalized Wellness & Vitality Blueprint!