The Art of No: Five Things I Stopped Doing in My Fifties [Ep 25]

Host Lisa DuPree goes through 5 things she stopped doing in her fifties that changed her life in a big way. She explains several key changes in her routines and behaviors that significantly improved her well-being and overall quality of life in hopes it may inspire you to evaluate what shifts could allow you to thrive in midlife. These 5 things fall into the key areas that she focuses on in her coaching program to help clients be fit and flourish in their 50’s. Those areas are: eating, sleeping, moving, thinking and connecting.Segment 1: EatingLisa shares her experience of regularly consuming processed snacks, pasta, and bread without realizing the harm it was causing her.She describes the positive impact of focusing on whole foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, lean proteins, and going gluten-free, including increased energy, better sleep, improved skin, hair, and digestion.Segment 2: Sleeping Lisa explains how, after her divorce at age 50, she realized that she slept better when she had the bed to herself.She talks about how sleeping separately improved her sleep quality, reduced stress, and strengthened her relationship.Segment 3: MovingLisa talks about the shift in her exercise routine after turning 50 by stopping so much cardio.  Lisa mentions the benefits she's experienced after incorporating strength training, including more muscle mass and tone, increased metabolism, balance, and less joint pain.Segment 4: ThinkingLisa shares her experience of excessive worrying and anxiety in her 40s, particularly during perimenopause and how she worked to minimize non-productive thought patterns.She explains how she began practicing mindfulness and the positive impact these practices had on her mental well-being, making her more resilient and less anxious.Segment 5: ConnectingLisa talks about her tendency to overcommit and please others, often at the expense of her own well-being.She explains how she learned to say "no", set healthier boundaries around her time and energy and focus on prioritizing important relationships.Conclusion:Recap of the five key changes Lisa made in her 50s: eating gluten-free, sleeping separately, stopping doing only cardio, changing mindset to stop ruminating and overthinking, and quitting overcommitting.Lisa invites listeners to reflect on these areas in their lives and make small changes to up-level health and happiness.Have a question or a topic for an episode? Send Lisa a messageThanks for listening! 🎉 Free Resources For Building Strength, Losing Inches and Boosting EnergyJumpstart Checklist - Download the checklist and jumpstart your journey to a fitter, stronger, more confident and happier you. Get it here! Weight Loss Archetype Quiz - A short quiz to discover your Weight Loss Archetype and get personalized insights to help you break free from patterns keeping you stuck.Want more between episodes? Follow Lisa DuPree Coaching for tips, encouragement, and real talk on building strength, losing menopause weight and feeling at home in your body again after 50: YouTube  |  Instagram  |  Facebook