Aging Well: Benefits of Living the 6 Pillars Lifestyle

What’s most important to you as you age in regard to your health, happiness and wellbeing?

Is it disease prevention?

Joint mobility and balance?

Weight loss or maintenance?

Bone health?

Strength and power to keep you active and pain free so that you can continue to enjoy all that life has to offer? 

Me too!

That’s why I created my signature program, The 6 Pillars of Wellness. I’ve spent almost a quarter of a century studying and working with the human body. I’ve helped countless clients lose weight, build muscle, stabilize their joints, learn how to rid themselves of aches and pains, improve their sleep, prepare for their sport and improve their overall health. It is through these 6 Pillars that we create a holistic lifestyle allowing us to continue enjoying a pain free and active life. 

The 6 Pillars takes into consideration that you’re different from everyone else. Whether you’re just getting started on your health and fitness journey or you’re a master’s athlete. You will benefit from living these Pillars.

The 6 Pillars of Wellness: A Holistic Approach to Aging Well

Sleep, Stress Relief, Nutrition, Exercise, The MELT Method and Mindset

When we combine the pillars and incorporate them into our daily life, we start to experience balance and a sense of wellbeing right away. 

Sleep

Sleep is one of the most important aspects of aging with resilience and vitality. Adequate sleep supports cognitive function, physical health and emotional wellbeing. Sleep also plays a crucial role in repairing and rejuvenating our bodies, enhancing our immune system, regulating our hormones and building muscle. Help yourself sleep better with these tips.

Stress Relief

Our bodies are strong and can handle stress. However, chronic stress can lead to a range of physical and emotional issues including an increased risk of heart disease, anxiety and hormonal imbalances. Chronic elevated stress hormones can also impede weight loss, muscle building and immune function. Use these three easy strategies to relieve stress.

Nutrition

You are different from everybody else. You may have food allergies or intolerance. My best advice on nutrition for weight loss, longevity and health span to everyone is to crowd out processed foods made with refined sugars, refined grains and industrial seed oils. Crowd these out with whole foods that give you fiber, quality protein and quality fats. Your body was not made to utilize processed foods with dyes, fillers and preservatives. Need help with cravings? Start with this blog post.

Exercise

Menopause brings a need for even more movement than before. This is in addition to exercise.

Today’s world of technology minimizes body movement. There are so many easy ways to move more. At the start of the day, think of ways to increase your steps, how can you add bursts of movement into your day? Yes, your body needs cardio, but you also need strength training. Aim for 150 minutes of cardio a week. If you’ve been exercising for a while, make 30-40 of those minutes HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training, add two strength training sessions to your week and move more throughout the day. Learn more about strength training.

The MELT Method

I’ve been teaching clients how to MELT for over 11 years. I MELT every single day. In just 10 minutes a day, you can help rebalance your nervous system, rehydrate your tissues to alleviate tension, pain and muscle soreness. MELT NeuroStrength moves help you stabilize your body before you lift heavy weights, embark on your favorite pickleball or tennis game or go for a hike, run or ride. This amazing self-care is available to you so that you can learn more and care for your body. Learn more about The MELT Method.

Mindset

Whatever your goals are, you’ll need the mindset to go along with it. Living a healthy lifestyle that has the side effects of weight loss, muscle and bone health, longevity and vitality may take a mindset shift. If you find yourself thinking I need to start over, go on a diet or lose weight for a specific event, you could benefit from a mindset shift. Weight loss and health come from what you do on a consistent basis. I have a friend who lost 15 pounds in six months and has kept if off by omitting the one cookie she had with her morning coffee. That seemingly harmless cookie was setting her up for blood sugar swings throughout the day. It’s not just about the one cookie you’re eating, it’s about the message that cookie is sending to every cell in your body. Choosing a mindset that you want to nourish your cells, take care of your body and heal is what will help you make lasting changes.

In Conclusion

Adopting The 6 Pillars of Wellness is a holistic approach to lifelong wellness and weight loss. We live it every day. It feels amazing to be strong, free of bloat, able to move and do things that people half our age is doing with ease and grace. Set up your Discovery Call today. You have the power to make your next 30 years a happy, healthy and amazing time, full of grace, independence and fun.