You can reverse your biological clock with a few small lifestyle changes, and you do not need to spend millions of dollars on the craze to try to live forever. Julie Gibson Clark is living proof of this. Her goal is “to be there for my son for as long as possible, and not to be a burden in old age”, she says.
“We all want more time to experience this wonderful world, we all have this one body, and one chance to dance, love and enjoy the ride with vitality.” Below are 10 ways women can beat ageing in their 40s and beyond, according to three female health and nutrition experts, all social media stars. These are bestselling author and chiropractor Dr Mindy Pelz based in the US state of California; general practitioner Dr Alka Patel, also known as “The Health Hacktivation Doctor”, based in the UK; and nutritionist and personal trainer JJ Virgin, also based in California.
“If you aren’t sure what to do, hire a personal trainer,” she adds. There is much debate over the ideal length of a fast and how often to do it. “The truth is that any amount of fasting is good for you: just start by skipping breakfast twice a week.
Once that feels good, you can skip breakfast every day, or maybe add a 24-hour fast once in a while,” Pelz says. Low-intensity cardio improves your insulin sensitivity, decreases cortisol, speeds up your metabolism, and enhances both cardiovascular and brain function. If 10,000 steps is a day too much, start at 2,000 and build your way up, Pelz a.
