Live the Health You Want: How to Stay Strong, Clear, and Healthy as You Age

  Stephanie Shorr, body advocate, longtime fitness professional, and best-selling author of Live the Health You Want: A Primer for the Care and Feeding of the Human Body joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Fitness Channels. Stephanie has spent more than five decades helping people improve their fitness, health, and longevity through practical, proactive lifestyle choices. Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Stephanie Shorr discuss the following: Your book encourages people to take a more proactive, preventative approach to their health. What first led you to start thinking about healthspan instead of just treating problems after they appear?
You talk about being more “conscientious” about health choices. What does that look like in everyday life for someone who wants to start paying closer attention to their body?
Gut health is a major theme in the book. Why do you believe the microbiome is such a foundational place for people to begin improving their overall health?You emphasize that nutrition is important, but movement is equally essential. What are some realistic ways people can incorporate exercise into their day, especially if they feel too busy to work out?
If someone listening wants to start improving their health today, what are a few small changes you believe can make the biggest difference over time? TIP: One of the simplest ways to begin improving your health is to start paying closer attention to how your body responds to your daily choices. Notice how you feel after certain foods, how much energy you have after moving your body, how your sleep affects your mood, and whether your habits are supporting or draining you. You do not have to overhaul your entire life overnight. Start with one small, repeatable change, such as adding more whole foods, taking a short walk after meals, drinking more water, or stretching for a few minutes each day. Small steps, practiced consistently, can create meaningful changes in your health over time. Body advocate, fitness program director, and artist Stephanie Shorr mentors those seeking optimal health and longevity. For more than five decades, she has passionately helped people increase their fitness. Stephanie believes everyone can improve their health and engage in healthy lifestyles to help prevent degenerative diseases, premature aging, and loss of functionality. A gym owner for twelve years, she holds certifications from the renowned Cooper Institute in Dallas, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and the University of Miami. A graduate of the Maryland Institute of Art, Stephanie is now mid-migration from Florida to the Pacific Northwest. Website: https://livethehealthyouwant.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/steffshorr Instagram: instagram.com/stephanie_d_shorr People also listened to this: The Natural Approach to Facial Rejuvenation: A Surgeon's Guide to Micro Fat Grafting with Dr. Jessica Lattman