From Dr. Mimi –

Have you, like so many women, tried every diet trend out there? Do you feel like you have tried everything and still can’t lose weight? Are you getting to an age where you’re beginning to wonder if you shouldn’t just give up?

Stop right there.

It is never, NEVER too late to make small changes that lead to a healthier version of you.

I want you to know NOW that the so-called “inevitable decline” of aging is NOT inevitable. You CAN fight it, and you can feel better about yourself today than you did yesterday.

As for me, I spent most of my 40s and 50s carrying around too much weight. Like any healthcare professional, I knew I needed to be healthier, but I didn’t know that much about self care.

Finally one day, my daughter Kat, who is a bodybuilder and fitness coach, looked at me and said, “Mom you are a hypocrite. You’re supposed to be a healthy role model.”

Let me tell you, that felt like a stake in my heart. I realized she was right, but I didn’t think there was anything I could do about my health at the time. I felt I was too busy working on my doctorate degree. Not to mention I was already in my late 50s and had dieted off and on for years with limited success.

But Kat said to me, “Don’t give up. I’ll help you.”

Over time, with Kat’s help, I made one small change after another. There were certain changes I really resisted – letting go of artificial sweeteners for instance – but over time those small changes have added up to a much happier, healthier version of me.

Sometimes I tell people that I gave birth to my daughter, but she literally gave re-birth to me. If she hadn’t been willing to work with me, and guide me, I fear where I would be today.

In this interview I did for the fathersafter50.com podcast, I discuss three ways Kat and I work with clients to help them achieve long-lasting change at any age:

• Mindset – Are you someone who thinks, “I’ve tried everything and still can’t lose weight”? What other excuses are keeping you from your goals?
• Sleep – Don’t be surprised! When you are sleep deprived, your body stores fat. Let’s find out if you’re getting enough shut-eye!
• Fitness – Are you exercising TOO much? It sounds crazy, but it happens!

If you feel like you’ve tried everything and still can’t lose weight, you are NOT alone. So many women feel like it’s just too late for them. But the truth is, it’s never too late to make one small change TODAY that will impact your health TOMORROW. If you’re ready to make long-lasting changes to your health and fitness, listen to the podcast by clicking on the image below!