Over 50. Not the Hill.
I’m Liz Grantham, founder of TheOptimal.me. I’m 53, an entrepreneur and single mum. When my full but stressful lifestyle collided with the aches and pains of aging, I realized I had to find a way to embrace and enjoy the years ahead. After all, it’s what I had been dreaming of and working so hard for! I didn’t want to become obsessed with anti-aging – I wanted to embrace getting older. Most importantly, I wanted to be honest with myself, and keep my sense of humour.
Over 50, Not the Hill combines notes from my journey to feeling better, more energized, and looking ahead with a growing sense of anticipation, inspiration and freedom with the realities of life beyond 45.
Prevention is better than the cure. So why don’t we take this advice seriously?
“I’m doing just fine right now – I don’t need to make changes yet.” “I may be 50, but I can run a marathon, my weight is good – sure I creak more, don’t remember as well, and I don’t love my sagging jawline, but that’s to be expected, right?” Being “old and frail”,...
Love my feet? It’s really hard!
Bunions, back ache and sore hips! Why focusing on foot health was key to feeling better!
Review: Jenny Éclair’s “Older & Wider: A Survivor’s Guide to the Menopause”
Menopause will affect all women at some point, and sometimes we need some help navigating it. Jenny Éclair’s humorous and witty “guide to menopause” will see you through your struggles!
Looking for joy and cultivating gratitude
In a world where bad news is the norm, finding joy and feeling grateful can be an uphill battle. The good news? It’s actually all around us. Gratitude is a natural antidepressant and even the simplest joys make a huge difference.
The easiest cookie recipe – yeah right!
I love to travel this time of year, but now that’s not an option. So, I decided to bring my travels to my kitchen in an attempt to make the best ginger cookies I had on a flight abroad. Here’s how I managed Ina Garten’s easy cookie recipe!
“Pay attention to me!” Knowing your body’s signals
What’s causing my lower back pain? It’s nothing, my knee’s just acting up! I’ll push through the pain. Ignoring your body’s signals is a common mistake we make leading to long-term damage or pain – but there’s an easy fix! Here’s why learning to listen to your body is essential.
Music is the only motivation you need to workout
Music is an essential part of motivation to exercise. It makes us feel good, happy, energised and that’s all we need to push through even the toughest exercise. So what’s the best music to workout to?
When did a good night’s sleep become the holy grail?
There are many tips for better sleep out there, but do any of them work? I’ve tried the natural sleep remedies, sleeping pills, limiting blue-light before bed and more, but getting a good night’s sleep has been a life-long struggle, even now in midlife.
Older. Bolder. Better – New connections and healthy habits!
It’s always exciting speaking to like-minded mid-lifers! In this interview with Growing Bolder, we discussed the importance of exercise for mental and physical health at this time, and how to find the motivation to keep moving.
What’s the real anti-aging secret?
If I told you the fastest way to look and feel younger didn’t include $1k anti-aging serums or skinny jeans, would you believe me? The anti-aging powers of regular movement and exercise are undeniable – here’s how it can work for you!
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