Last Updated on 2020-10-20 by Linda
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This may come as a big surprise but I am no longer a young, limber 20 year old, I know pretty shocking isn’t it? Actually I am a 52 year old who in her head may like to think I am still 20 or 30 or even 40 but when I wake up in the morning I usually feel 50, especially during some of my more active volunteer activities.
During Bluesfest where I worked 17 hour days for almost ten years it did not take me long to realize that trying to keep up with everyone can be a challenge, especially when they are 20, go ahead try it I dare ya…. I worked with 227 volunteers and we covered four stages, a theatre, a catering tent, a juice bar and a Pod for Inventory, plus accreditation at the gates of all the stages and an Ambiance team and then last year for the first time we had a a group of youth volunteers 15-18 learning the ropes.
Totally exhilarating and totally exhausting and I bet you are wondering how a 52 year old managed to keep up all those years. I learnt the hard way to accept help when offered and sometimes that help is in the form of supplements. ( Thank god for youtheory Collagen which includes Collagen Type 1,2 & 3. to help support hair, skin, nails, tendons and ligaments, plus type 2 which supports joint health.)
So back to my festival life and staying youthful, the Festival itself was normally 11 days long ( with 250 acts/artists) plus there was about a week of set up prior to that and set up meant a construction zone and hard hats and boots ( and man those get heavy on the legs). Once the festival started I would usually work 17 hours, up at 7:30 to head to the grounds to get the day started and my night usually ended after all the artists had left, trailers were cleaned and then the drive home, I could usually count on 2:00A.M. So 5 hours sleep a night and 25000+ steps a day left this woman a little tired and achy, and a tired and achy 50+ year old does not look as sprightly as a tired 20 year old. Exercise, great face creams and supplements are my daily routine. A gal takes help wherever and whenever she can.
Now life is not just about Volunteering its also about the routines we put in to place to make ourselves feel better. I have been using moisturizer on my face since I was 16, and as much as I love the sun I do try and shield my face, too many freckles and lets not forget sun spots and wrinkles. (sunless cream with spf trust me, a gals best friend)
My Three Steps to Staying Young
1) First, we have exercise… one of those items we love to hate and hate to love. I took a 12 week sculpting course once, and I mean the body sculpting… but man I dreaded the cardio workouts, I was always getting screamed at for not trying hard enough, for gosh sakes I am trying I would scream in my head its just there appears to be some time lapse between brain and legs. I cannot even demonstrate it for you as no-one has made a gif slow enough yet..
I was like the bionic woman in the slow motion sequence, I am the one you you want with you when the zombie apocalypse hits as they will get me long before they get you. I wonder if I was turned into a zombie and it was like world war z where they run really fast would I then be fast, or would I still be that slow walking dead zombie always left behind….food for thought ( no pun intended.)
I have finally realized it is far better for me to keep walking and use the elliptical and leave the running/ jogging to all those graceful gazelles,Plus all the experts tell you running is hard on the body and the face.. so my routine walking, lots and lots of walking. ( I did mention in the past my involvement in the 60 km walks for Cancer right? So there ya have it this gal loves walking)
and then maybe throw in some manual labour because when you own a house and a yard sometimes you need to step it up and lend a hand. Me, I am a stone laying machine, seriously, I re-layed all the stones around the pool, backbreaking work and not for the faint of heart (or back) but I did it. ( youtheory Collagen I tell you, helps with the joint aches)
2) Next up is moisturize, I am fanatical about my routine. Eye creams, neck creams, Day creams, night creams. I always make sure that I wash up in the evening and then I use my Charlotte Lacroix Eye Serum and then face serum. In the morning I use the Charlotte Lacroix eye serum, face serum and face cream. I have been using this for about two months and I really am finding it effective. I used Clinique for close to thirty years and this year decided to up my game, 50 year Old skin requires a tad more care. In the summer I also use Rexall Version of Glow for faces with spf ( spf is a no brainer for great skin), Sun tan without the sun damage.
3) My final step is supplements, aging is something that happens from the inside out so for me prevention also has to be inside out. When I discovered youtheory I knew it was just what I was looking for.
So about this new youtheory that I found, I am all about learning about what goes in my body and I am also all about understanding the company’s involved ( hello Union/social activist here right?). I was pleased to discover that the philosophy of this company is all about feeling good and living life to the fullest and I ask you who doesn’t want to celebrate that type of believe? I am telling you, my life and my blog have always been about living life as healthy and well as I did in my youth, so youtheory , you are my type of supplement. They believe good health comes from the inside and that aging should not be a curse, it should be a blessing, so embrace it. youtheory wants to help you age beautifully and thrive daily, a company that speaks to me and my life. ( three pills, twice a day, simple and easy)
Did you know that Collagen is a major structural protein in the human body (found in skin, joints, bones, blood vessels and connective tissues). It is believed that as we age, collagen naturally breaks down and diminishes over time – leading to the early signs of aging. Youtheory® Collagen Advanced Formula with added Vitamin C is designed to help replenish the body’s supply of this vital protein.* This product delivers intensive nourishment to help counter the effects of the aging process… so you can age beautifully.*
So there you have it my three step routine to staying young and vibrant exercise, moisturize and great supplements and you too can be smiling on your front steps at 7:00 A.M. when taking outfit selfies for your blog even at the ripe young age of 52.
I found the Youteory Collagen at my Rexall (Orleans Blvd)store on my way home from work. I stopped to pick up face cream and other necessities and figured why not give it a try. Four weeks of regularly taking these supplements really has made a difference. The Collagen fights the effects of aging and helps boost protein intake. ( as a bonus Dairy free, soy free, no gluten ingredients)
So if you are a crazy ole fool like me and want to treat your body as if it and you were/are still way younger, well make sure you take something to ease the wear and tear.
Do you believe that 50 is the new 30 ( at least in your head) Would you volunteer for 18 hours a day?
Me I may be a fool but I am a fool with great bones and minimal aches
Do you believe that 50 is the new 30 ( at least in your head) Would you volunteer for 18 hours a day?
Me I may be a fool but I am a fool with great bones and minimal aches
YOu may also want to read about my Wellness Q and other tips I have for staying Healthy and Face Forwad or maybe checking out a new skin care routine is more in line with your interest. Vichy has served me well.
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