The joy of carrying your own groceries
Why healthy ageing is the ultimate luxury.
Over 60s Wellness Brand Ambassador Lisa Randall, 53, agrees – the earlier the better is best for getting serious about health and fitness.
Next time you complain about carrying your heavy groceries inside from the car, take a moment to celebrate your mobility. The real luxury of ageing well isn't a cruise or a new car – it's having the strength, mobility and independence to live life on your own terms.
The older you get, the more you realise that real wealth looks different – like a quiet coffee break, fresh mountain air, good health, and nowhere urgent to be.
For many Australians over 60, the true markers of success could be counted by the everyday freedoms that healthy ageing provides:
• Staying healthy and independent;
• Sleeping through the night;
• Walking into a room and remembering why you're there; and yes;
• Carrying your own groceries without assistance.
Research increasingly shows that healthy lifestyle choices made in your 60s can significantly improve quality of life and independence in later years. People often think it's too late to make meaningful changes to their health after 60, but the evidence tells a very different story. The earlier, the better.
So, have you thought about a health coach? Chat to Colleen, because one of life's greatest luxuries is being able to do the simple things for yourself – like carrying your own groceries.
What real wealth looks like
What does real wealth look like to you?
The older you get, the more you realise real wealth looks like coffee, green space, and nowhere to be in a hurry.
That is where a health coach comes in handy. I can help you stay healthier, stronger and more independent, by turning medical advice into practical daily habits.
And as a health coach, I can be involved where and when you need me - from managing medications and chronic conditions, to improving strength, reducing falls, and helping you get out there and socialise. Let’s talk about boosting your quality of life and keeping you out of hospital!
Does that look like real wealth to you?
Do the five!
Do the five and you’ll see improvement…
Have you heard of the "5-Repetition Sit-to-Stand (5STS)" test that is used to measure lower limb muscle strength, balance, and fall risk?
Well, it is not just an assessment tool; it serves as an excellent foundational training exercise. So try to incorporate five a day into your routine.
Book your complimentary discovery call with us now and let's talk about your health. Righto, off to do my five!
What do centenarians eat?
Can you guess the foods that people eat in populations that live over 100?
Can you guess the foods that people eat in populations that live over 100?
Answer: Beans, lentils and chickpeas; leafy greens; nuts and seeds, and heart healthy fish.
Talk to Colleen about managing your diet and exercise. It's never too late to start!
The after-dinner walk
A 10-minute post-dinner stroll might be just what you need.
A 10-minute post-dinner stroll has known and documented health benefits including reduced incidences of heart disease and "postprandial" (after-meal) blood sugar spikes. It helps move glucose (sugar) from the blood into the muscles to improve insulin sensitivity; and provides gentle movement, community connection, and stress reduction. And, it's a relaxing way to finish the day! What are you doing after dinner?
Or, if you are unable to work, try:
• Seated Calf Raises for five to ten minutes
• Dancing, put on music and dance for five to ten minutes (go on, dig out those Rolling Stones, Abba or Credence records!)
Stop… breathe. Good, huh?
Give yourself permission to stop – it could be the best thing you can do.
Give yourself permission to stop – it could be the best thing you can do.
Yes, really. Stopping, relaxing, forgetting the world for a while, might be just what you need to come back stronger. Ask yourself… have you got a checklist? Things you need to get done before bedtime? Promises you've made that you must keep? Deadlines to meet? Are you capable of stopping?
Then think about that time a meeting was cancelled, or it rained so you couldn't go to your event, or you were freed from a commitment. How good was that?
Be kind to yourself; make it happen. Take a breather. The most productive thing you can do sometimes is absolutely nothing. You'll bounce back stronger for it. Who knows what you'll come up with when you are fully rested and charged again!
Sleep: your biological shield!
it is time to get serious about sleep!
Grandchildren are wonderful and exhausting; sleep is your biological shield!
If, like me, you struggle to maintain consistent sleep, then it is time to get serious about sleep hygiene! If you are over 60, you need between 7 and 9 hours of restorative sleep each night to defend against decline, both physical and cognitive, and to keep up with the grandkids.
So, what do I do? I monitor my sleep, track sleep changes, and ensure that my sleep score is kept on track as much as possible with efforts to improve gradually. Let's talk about what's keeping you awake and how to manage it.
Simple moves… great results
We have a dumbbell program just for you!
Did you know that actor Harrison Ford, 83, still works out regularly?
His coach/trainer ensures Harrison's workout focuses on core strength and total-body conditioning. This is achieved using dumbbells and medicine balls. So, if Harrison can do it at 83, you can too.
While we're not expecting you to be as good as Grandma (pictured!) Coach Colleen has a dumbbell program to support her longevity and strength goals, and she can adapt it for you. Let’s talk.