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Wellness Wisdom Weekly - Your Guide to Living Well After 50
Wellness Wisdom Weekly - Your Guide to Living Well After 50
September 2025 Issue 22
September 2025 Issue 22
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I turned 67 not long ago, and if I’m honest, in many ways I feel better today than I did at 50. Sure, I may move slower than I used to — okay, a lot slower — but the back pain that once forced me to give up on any form of exercise is gone. I’m more flexible, stronger in many areas, I sleep deeply, and I wake up with both physical and mental energy.
In short, I feel good. And here’s the point: you can, too.
Welcome to Issue 22 of Wellness Wisdom!
💪 Moving Into a Stronger, Younger You
💪 Moving Into a Stronger, Younger You
Introduction
Escaping the Stress Trap
Eating for Energy
Keep Perspective
Practicing Mindfulness
Moving My Body
This Isn’t About Me—It’s About You
Why Movement Is the Foundation
The Benefits of Moving More
Overcoming the Inertia
Building a Foundation of Movement
The Power of Variety
Goals That Motivate
The Myths That Hold Us Back
Making It Work in Daily Life
West Egg Living’s Takeaway
Fit After 50 Blueprint
Introduction
Introduction
I turned 67 not long ago, and if I’m honest, in many ways I feel better today than I did at 50. Sure, I may move slower than I used to — okay, a lot slower — but the back pain that once forced me to give up on any form of exercise is gone. I’m more flexible, stronger in many areas, I sleep deeply, and I wake up with both physical and mental energy.In short, I feel good.
And here’s the point: you can, too.
This transformation didn’t come from pills, surgeries, or expensive programs. It came from choices—four, in particular—that anyone can lean into without having to overhaul their entire life or commit to perfection. Each of these choices on its own matters.
Combined, they created a positive cycle that carried me into a stronger, healthier, and more joyful chapter of life.
Escaping the Stress Trap
Escaping the Stress Trap
For decades, I lived with the constant hum of stress, grinding through deadlines, pushing myself harder, and thinking exhaustion was normal. Walking away from the corporate world gave me more space.
I still work long hours, but now I love what I do, and I have energy left over for family, friends, and things that bring me life.
Lowering stress isn’t about doing less—it’s about doing more of what matters.
Eating for Energy
Eating for Energy
I simplified how I eat. More plants, less red meat, almost no processed food. That’s it. The difference in how I feel is remarkable. Instead of spikes and crashes, I’ve got steady fuel. My body feels lighter, more capable.
Food is energy, not entertainment, and when I choose wisely, my energy rises.
Keep Perspective
Keep Perspective
It’s worth noting: the benefits of resistance training may come not only from the physical challenge, but also from the structure, routine, and even the social aspect if you train with others. Like anything in wellness, it’s a whole-life practice.
The bottom line?
Strength training remains one of the most proven, adaptable, and reliable tools to keep both body and brain strong.
Practicing Mindfulness
Practicing Mindfulness
I began giving my mind small breaks through mindfulness. Nothing extreme. Just a few minutes of quiet each day—sometimes meditating, sometimes breathing deeply, sometimes simply pausing long enough to notice what’s good.
It’s surprising how much calmer life feels when you remind yourself that most of the noise in your head isn’t as urgent as it pretends to be.
Moving My Body
Moving My Body
Exercise became the anchor that tied it all together. Not one single form, but a variety: walking, running, lifting, stretching, yoga. Age has taught me that moving in different ways creates balance, protects me from injury, and keeps me engaged.
The more I move, the better I sleep, the better I eat, the calmer I feel, and the stronger my body and brain become.
This Isn’t About Me—It’s About You
This Isn’t About Me—It’s About You
I share this story not as a blueprint, but as encouragement. Your path will look different, but the principle remains: small, steady choices add up to transformation.If you’ve ever felt that age, stress, or circumstances are holding you back, hear this: it’s not too late.
Movement, good food, rest, and mindful moments can change how you feel no matter your starting point.
Why Movement Is the Foundation
Why Movement Is the Foundation
The beauty of movement is that it meets you where you are. Whether you’re in your 20s or your 80s, whether you’ve been active all your life or sedentary for years, moving more today will pay dividends tomorrow.
Every step you take is a deposit into your future health. Each walk, stretch, or weight lifted builds strength not just in muscles but in confidence, resilience, and independence.
What matters isn’t what anyone else is doing. What matters is going from where you are to a better place.
The Benefits of Moving More
The Benefits of Moving More
• Longevity: Active people often live longer, healthier lives.
• Stronger immunity: Regular exercise strengthens your ability to fight illness.
• Mental health: Movement lowers stress, reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression, and lifts mood.
• Sharper thinking: Exercise strengthens the brain, helping maintain memory, focus, and problem-solving.
• Sleep: Active people fall asleep easier and sleep more deeply.
• Energy: Movement creates energy rather than depleting it.
The benefits are so wide-ranging that it almost feels unfair.
And yet, many of us sit far more than we move.
Overcoming the Inertia
Overcoming the Inertia
The hardest part isn’t physical—it’s mental. It’s the voice that says, “I don’t have time” or “I’m too tired.” But once you take the first small step, the inertia starts to shift.
Movement doesn’t have to look like traditional “exercise.” For most of human history, people didn’t exercise at all—they walked, carried, built, dug, danced, chased, and played.
Today, we just have to be more intentional about weaving that movement back into our lives.
Building a Foundation of Movement
Building a Foundation of Movement
Here’s the secret: your choice of activity doesn’t matter nearly as much as your consistency.
• Walk your dog.
• Dance in the kitchen.
• Garden.
• Take the stairs.
• Do yoga in your living room.
• Play pickleball or shoot hoops with friends.
• Lift weights or do bodyweight squats at home.
The key is to keep moving. Mix it up, keep it fun, and find activities that feel enjoyable so you’ll stick with them.
The Power of Variety
The Power of Variety
Doing the same thing every day can create imbalance. I discovered that combining three types of activity works best: • Aerobic movement: walking, running, cycling, or hiking for heart and lung health.
• Strength training: lifting weights, resistance bands, or bodyweight exercises to maintain muscle.
• Flexibility and balance: yoga, stretching, or mobility drills to protect joints and prevent injuries.
This “trifecta” means I’m never bored, I’m less likely to get injured, and I’m more prepared for whatever life throws my way.
Goals That Motivate
Goals That Motivate
Movement becomes easier when tied to meaningful goals. Not vague resolutions, but specific, achievable steps:
• Walk 10 minutes each morning.
• Add one push-up a week to your routine.
• Hold a plank 10 seconds longer.
• Sign up for a 5K, a dance class, or a hiking trip.
The best goals are personal. They don’t have to impress anyone else—they just need to get you moving.
Sleep, Stress, and the Cycle of Wellness
Movement doesn’t stand alone. It works in harmony with food, rest, and mindset. Exercise improves sleep, good sleep restores energy, mindfulness lowers stress, and less stress makes healthy eating easier. Together, they create a reinforcing cycle of wellness.
Neglect one piece, and the whole structure wobbles. Nurture all four, and you’ll feel stronger, calmer, and more alive.
Shifting Perception of Age
One of the most fascinating aspects of this journey is how age feels different when you care for yourself. Many people in their 60s, 70s, or 80s feel younger than their years. And in some ways, they are. Lifestyle choices affect not just how we feel, but how our bodies and brains actually age.
Think of age in two parts:
• Chronological age: the number on your birth certificate.
• Biological age: how your body and brain are functioning.
The choices you make—movement, food, sleep, stress—can lower your biological age, helping you feel younger and stronger than the calendar suggests.
The Myths That Hold Us Back
The Myths That Hold Us Back
• “I don’t have time.” You have minutes. Ten minutes counts. It all adds up.
• “I’m too old to start.” You’re never too old. Movement brings benefits at every stage of life.
• “I don’t like exercise.” Then don’t “exercise.” Move in ways you enjoy. Walk, garden, dance, play.
• “It’s too hard.” Start small. One step leads to another. Progress builds gradually.
Making It Work in Daily Life
Making It Work in Daily Life
• Replace 10 minutes of scrolling with a walk.
• Stand up and stretch between meetings.
• Park farther from the store entrance.
• Take the stairs.
• Do bodyweight squats while dinner cooks.
• Try a 5-minute yoga flow before bed.
Consistency, not perfection, creates transformation.
West Egg Living’s Takeaway
West Egg Living’s Takeaway
You don’t need a perfect plan, a fancy program, or the “right” equipment. You need willingness. You need to start.
• Move a little more today than yesterday.
• Eat more foods that fuel you.
• Give your mind a few minutes of peace.
• Protect your rest.
These simple choices will build momentum. Over time, they’ll help you reclaim strength, flexibility, clarity, and joy.
I feel younger at 67 than I did at 50—not because of luck, but because of these choices. And so can you.
Your new life isn’t waiting for the perfect Monday to begin. It’s waiting for the first small step you decide to take today.
Fit After 50 Blueprint
Fit After 50 Blueprint
If you’re not lifting yet, now’s a good time to start. Because it’s never too late to build strength, or protect what matters most. If you still have questions about how to get started, check out our Fit After 50 Blueprint.
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I love the video on this one.
I will try dinking water every hourr like I am trying to go 250 steps each hour.. Encouraging idea.
This is great information. I love the new layout. I cannot wait for the next edition!!!
Thanks Riaan.
Great article!