Fall Is Here: Finding Your Balance!
I LOVE fall and this time of year: the cooling weather, warming spices and special moments like the birth of my grandbaby Lila can make it feel like a fresh start.
But fall can also get busy! Work picks up, school schedules are in full swing, and with the holidays right around the corner, suddenly calendars can fill up. That’s why BALANCE is so important right now - and the perfect time for a fall reset! My brand-new issue of Fit Over 50: The Wellness Reset hits newsstands tomorrow, and I can't wait to share my inspiration with you!
It’s all about feeling healthy, strong and energized by finding that rhythm that works for you. Workouts that fit your schedule and interests… meals that make it simple to fuel your health and wellbeing… and lifestyle advice to make balancing friends and daily life fun and eventful! Here are some of the ways I find my own balance, and how you can, too!
Make Movement Work For You. Somedays we have time for a 30-minute workout, but others not so much. I am a firm believer that every little bit counts, and my new Wellness Reset Magazine offers a combination of both: for the days you don’t have time, try my 10 full-body moves that take just 5 minutes to do, and will boost energy and burn calories - you will feel so good afterwards, they’re the perfect pick-me-up! Then balance those shorter workout days with my stretching and strengthening yoga and Pilates routines, for a longer, leaner, stronger body. Start now and you will be building the foundation for a healthy body to keep you moving all season long!
Find “Me Time” When Caring For Others. Women are so good at taking care of everyone else - one of the things I love most about us gals! We are there for our family, friends and work… but you need me time as well! Right now I am focused on helping Katie and grandbaby Lila, soaking up that baby bliss when Katie needs rest. I balance helping out with morning walks, preparing healthy lunches for all of us, and making sure I wind down before bed, whether with a stretching routine or meditation. Caregivers need caregiving too - don’t forget that!
Focus On Delicious Meals Based Around Healthy Foods. Enjoying what you eat is so important - I love food!! Luckily healthy eating can mean yummy meals, desserts and more, especially if you follow a way of eating like the Mediterranean Diet. I love meals that are colorful, satisfying and packed with ingredients that help my body feel its best, and the Mediterranean approach is a tasty way to do that! My Wellness Reset has dozens of Mediterranean Diet recipes plus a meal plan, so you can balance healthy meals with the pleasure and joy that eating can bring. From a Caprese Frittata and Baked Feta and Tomato Pasta to mouthwatering Mocktails… everything you need to get started eating on this healthy eating plan is inside. Then, when it's time for a special meal or your favorite treat, enjoy it!
Connect With Others In New Ways. Spending time with family and friends is always at the top of my list, and I have found that combining workouts or errands with seeing loved ones not only checks off two boxes, it makes everything that much more fun! This fall set up times to go for a walk, hike or play pickleball with friends - then grab a yummy lunch or coffee after! Or meet up at the farmer’s market or grocery store to shop together - inspire each other on meal ideas or new foods. Or if you want to do a fall cleaning around the house, help each other out, spending one weekend at your place, the next at theirs. A wonderful way to combine socializing with getting tasks done!
This fall you CAN find a better balance, one that incorporates moving and nourishing your body, caring for your wellbeing, and feeding your soul! If you want more tips like this, pick up your copy of my new Fit Over 50: The Wellness Reset! I have suggestions on staying positive, expert sleep strategy insight, organization tips to help minimize clutter and stress, workout and meal plans, recipes and more! It’s your fall wellness companion to help you feel strong, energized and confident at every age.
Pick up your copy on newsstands and let's make this fall YOUR wellness reset!
Let's live FIT, HAPPY and HEALTHY - together!!
Denise