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I received this gift of The Essential 8 by @trestique and couldn’t resist trying it all out today. I was going to film a reel, but in the end it will have to wait until tomorrow, as I’m still catc…

I received this gift…

I received this gift of The Essential 8 by @trestique and couldn’t resist trying it all out today. I was going to film a reel, but in the end it will have to wait until tomorrow, as I’m still catching up on other work, so I just looked cute to work at home. :-DThis is what I used:- Foundation stick in Paradise beige- Concealer crayon in Porcelain- Brow pencil / gel in Latte- Shadow crayon in Morimoto Shimmer- Eyeliner in Santorini Black Sand- Good vibes mascara (and curler)- Blush stick in Moroccan Rose- Matte up crayon / balm in Pacific PeonyAnd of course, my hair was …

When I was younger and my kids blurted out my age for shock value (I had them at 37 and 40 respectively), often people would go: “WHAT?! No way!” and my children got a kick out of that, especially…

When I was younger a…

When I was younger and my kids blurted out my age for shock value (I had them at 37 and 40 respectively), often people would go: “WHAT?! No way!” and my children got a kick out of that, especially since most of their friends’ moms were much younger than me.At some point, those reactions faded. Maybe around when my neck stopped holding it together, or when the crepey skin on my arms and legs made a bold and permanent appearance. Shorts and bikinis don’t hide much, and I still wear them.The truth? The older I get, the more I look my age - or at least what people expect someone my age…

It’s not about the pull-up; it’s about what happens when you take the weight off.Yesterday, at 61, I tried something new: weighted pull-ups. Inspired by @susanbishopyoga, I strapped on a 10-poun…

It’s not about the…

It’s not about the pull-up; it’s about what happens when you take the weight off.Yesterday, at 61, I tried something new: weighted pull-ups. Inspired by @susanbishopyoga, I strapped on a 10-pound vest and gave it a go. I only managed two, and they were rough. But then I took the vest off, and suddenly, my regular pull-ups felt so much lighter, even though I was already fatigued.And it hit me: this happens in life too.Years ago, I stepped in as interim editor for a major online hub for moms. For four intense months, I published 20 articles a day. That meant managing pitches, assigning…

In a society that tells us to fade quietly as we get older, leaning into our age is a radical act of self-care and defiance.When I challenge myself physically, mentally, and spiritually, I’m not …

In a society that te…

In a society that tells us to fade quietly as we get older, leaning into our age is a radical act of self-care and defiance.When I challenge myself physically, mentally, and spiritually, I’m not trying to prove anything to anyone. I’m reminding myself who I am. I trained for months to be able to do unassisted pull-ups in my 60s, not to turn back the clock, but to honor the body I live in right now. Every lift, every balance, every breath is a statement: I’m still here, and I’m still growing.When I started training for pull-ups I was still a bit tender from a 2+ year recovery from …

Since my 20s, I’ve always worn a little something on my face before heading to the gym or a dance class—and at 61, that hasn’t changed. Maybe it’s a habit I picked up growing up in Spain, who …

Since my 20s, I’ve…

Since my 20s, I’ve always worn a little something on my face before heading to the gym or a dance class—and at 61, that hasn’t changed. Maybe it’s a habit I picked up growing up in Spain, who knows? The point is, it helps me feel a bit more put together and confident—so why not? Here’s an example of what I use:@urbandecaycosmetics Slick brow@fentybeauty concealer@Itcosmetics CC+ Nude Glow in medium or medium neutral@fentybeauty blush@onesize pink blurring powder@lancomeofficial eyelash primer@jonesroadbeauty mascara@fentybeauty lipliner and lipstick in Fussy@one…

At this stage of the game, I don’t wait around for my husband to plan a fun date night—especially since he’s not exactly a fan of parties or dancing… and I love it all.So the other day, I to…

At this stage of the…

At this stage of the game, I don’t wait around for my husband to plan a fun date night—especially since he’s not exactly a fan of parties or dancing… and I love it all.So the other day, I took matters into my own hands. I saw that @joylandlive was throwing an '80s-themed party, so I marked “date night” on the calendar and kept the details to myself. 😏When Phil saw how I was dressed, he said, “Now I’m scared lol.” But when we pulled up to the club—where we’ve gone before for line dancing and a disco night (both times we had a blast!)—he was pleasantly surprised.…

There are plenty of things I care about at 61—family, curiosity, Growth, joy—but in this reel, I’m showing you three I can visually capture: Style. Strength. Balance.Style is how I express who…

There are plenty of …

There are plenty of things I care about at 61—family, curiosity, growth, joy—but in this reel, I’m showing you three I can visually capture: Style. Strength. Balance.Style is how I express who I am now—not who I was, or who I’m supposed to be. Strength is earned. I trained hard for pull-ups at 60, and yes, at 61 I can do them, which feels mindblowing considering I was recovering from a rotator cuff tear when I started training last year. Balance? It’s always a work in progress, especially in daily life, but handstands help keep it interesting and challenging for me. Tree pose is …

I’ve been active since I was young—running, going to the gym, practicing Yoga—and at 23, I ventured into the dance world (which is considered pretty late by dance standards).Even though I talk…

I’ve been active s…

I’ve been active since I was young—running, going to the gym, practicing yoga—and at 23, I ventured into the dance world (which is considered pretty late by dance standards).Even though I talk about my age a lot on Instagram, in real life I don’t let it define what I can or can’t do. Setting physical goals for each decade helps me stay strong—physically, mentally, and emotionally.Training for a half-marathon (which I still completed running) at 48 led to a hip injury, which brought me back to yoga and into a new challenge: learning arm balances and handstands—something I’d …

I never get tired of cheering for young people. Aging can be tough, but for some of us, being young was no picnic.As a young person, I was incredibly insecure. I thought I was ugly, not smart enough…

I never get tired of…

I never get tired of cheering for young people. Aging can be tough, but for some of us, being young was no picnic.As a young person, I was incredibly insecure. I thought I was ugly, not smart enough, uncoordinated, inadequate—you name it, I felt it. I struggled with a severe eating disorder, cycling between bulimia and anorexia, along with major depressive disorder and Anxiety.Ironically, the obsessive-compulsive tendencies that fueled my eating disorder also became a source of strength. The same intensity I used to control food and punish myself? I eventually redirected it toward writin…

A friend recently asked why I never post @phildiederich working out with me—well, that’s because he goes to a different gym!Truth is, he doesn’t want to work out with me! 😂 And that’s oka…

A friend recently as…

A friend recently asked why I never post @phildiederich working out with me—well, that’s because he goes to a different gym!Truth is, he doesn’t want to work out with me! 😂 And that’s okay—I appreciate that he still hits the gym three times a week, even though he doesn’t actually enjoy it. In our 60s, staying active is more important than ever so we can keep enjoying life for years to come!Back in my 20s and 30s, I was a fitness instructor, so I feel completely at home in a gym. I’m also very comfortable correcting Phil’s form… but let’s just say he’d rather poke h…

I never leave the house without applying SPF on my face and neck. Most days—even if I’m just heading to the gym—I also wear a little makeup. My go-to routine includes a CC cream (usually from @i…

I never leave the ho…

I never leave the house without applying SPF on my face and neck. Most days—even if I’m just heading to the gym—I also wear a little makeup. My go-to routine includes a CC cream (usually from @itcosmetics, a favorite for 14 years), concealer, moisturizing lipstick or gloss, and mascara.For the past nine months, I’ve been using heatless curlers on my long hair, which has shaved at least 20 minutes off my getting-ready time. When I go to the gym, I either keep my hair wrapped in the curlers if I have plans afterward (I always come home for a shower) or put it up in a loose updo, which …