As we take each trip around the sun, many of us start worrying about physical aches and pains — sore knees, stiff backs, fading muscle. But what often keeps us up at night is something deeper: the fear of losing ourselves to cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia aren’t distant threats; for many families — including my own — they’re a painfully close reality. Both my mother and grandmother suffered complications from Alzheimer’s, so I know firsthand what’s at stake.

Are you moving, feeling, and thriving the way you want to? If not, you're not alone. And you’re not stuck either. The truth is, aging well isn’t about looking like you did in your twenties. It’s about building a body that works for you—not against you—as the years go on. This isn’t about short-term fat loss

The all-or-nothing mindset is a trap. Many midlifers believe they must commit to a rigid meal plan, a perfect fitness schedule, or an ideal weight to succeed. When life inevitably throws a curveball—a demanding work project, a family emergency, or lingering joint pain—the plan falls apart, and with it, so does your motivation. Perfection doesn’t accommodate life’s unpredictability. Resilience does.