Deliberate Aging

So... I have a confession to make. 

If you've been following me for a while, you probably know I’m all about health, nutrition, and wellness. It’s my passion, my work, my obsession—and yes, I genuinely do try to walk the talk. I eat well. I move my body. I prioritize sleep. I even meditate, which, let’s be honest, used to feel like sitting in silence wondering if I left the oven on. 

But there’s one piece of the wellness pu...

The May 28th issue of Vogue magazine contained an article on a diet they called “the glute diet”, and its become a much-talked about way of eating.  Especially since its summer in the US and people are anticipating trips to beaches where their glutes will be on full display. 

 When I first heard the phrase “glute diet,” I couldn’t help but laugh a little. Let’s be honest — the idea that we can eat our way to shapelier glutes sounds ...

Understanding Macros: The Key to Balanced Nutrition 

Alright, let’s talk about food. Not just what we eat, but why it matters. Have you ever wondered why some people thrive on certain diets while others struggle? Or why the same meal might affect you differently as you age? Well, the answer boils down to macronutrients—commonly called macros. 

These aren’t just a trendy buzzword thrown around in fitness circles. Macros are the founda...

Today I am joined by  Claire Nicolaou, an inspiring British lady who is not slowing down as she ages.

She has always been very active.  She ran the NYC in 2011 as a way to celebrate her 40th birthday.

Today at the age of 52, she is still active but does  weight training, yoga and hiking rather than running marathons.

She learned to play the guitar in her forties as a way to help her cognitive function.  Today still works full-time and...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving deep into something we all talk about—but don’t always practice: self-care. Since it's Mental Health Awareness Month, there’s no better time to reflect on why taking care of ourselves is not selfish, but essential. 

Now, let’s be real. When you hear "self-care," what comes to mind? Maybe it’s treating yourself to a fancy latte, spending the weekend at a spa, or binging an...

Can we keep playing sports such as soccer and tennis as we age?  Ultimately, staying active in sports is possible at any age—it’s all about making the right modifications to match your body's needs. 

One of the most effective ways to maintain health, mobility, and independence as we age is strength training.   Some of the benefits include:

1. Preserving and Building Muscle Mass 

2. Strengthening Bones and Preventing Osteoporosis 

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Today I have the pleasure of having Ana Reisdorf with me to discuss GLP-1 medications.

Ana is a registered dietician who helps her clients lose weight with GLP-1 drugs but she also uses these drugs herself so she speaks of her personal experience.

Her approach is to help her clients lose weight carefully by combining GLP-1 drugs with proper nutrition and exercise.   She wants to her clients to lose weight in a healthy manner.

She disc...

Hi friends, and welcome back to another episode of Deliberate Aging. I'm so glad you're here with me today. 

You know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I thought—what better time to talk about our mental well-being, especially as we age?  We’ll talk about the unique challenges older adults face when it comes to mental health, what warning signs to look out for, and—most importantly—we’ll explore simple, practical ...

Today I have the pleasure of being joined by Melissa Huha a health coach with Optavia.

At one point in her life, she realized that she needed to lose weight and she couldn't do it alone so she enlisted the help of a health coach at Optavia.  She successfully lost weight and wanted to pay it forward by becoming a health coach herself.

She eats every 2.5-3 hrs and avoids all "white" foods such as sugar, white f...

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing a friend of mine, Mimi Lezanski.  We became friends because of 2 shared interests:  reading and yoga.

Mimi is soon to be 63 years old.  She has recently retired from her career in education but she isn't slowing down.  She went to Costa Rica and earned her yoga teacher training certification.  She has future plans to learn Sanskrit and to perfect her skill at playing bridge.

She is of Po...

I have lived most of my life in the Northeastern portion of the U.S. but I did spend 10 years living in the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.  In this episode, I will compare the lifestyle in the U.S. with that of Cyprus.

I am joined today by my sister-in-law, Helen, who has a similar experience.  She was raised in Cyprus and then left the country for school and work.  She has lived in Lebanon, Abu Dhabi, Brazil and the U.S.  She will...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of being joined by Cathy Drazek.  She is a 51 year old busy mother of two who changed her eating habits because she saw how it was effecting her son.

Cathy was overweight for most of her life.   During covid, she noticed that her 14 year old son was also gaining weight because he was mimicking her eating habits.  This was the moment when she decided to make a dramatic change.

She consulted with a c...