While many believe you have to lather layer upon layer of expensive creams and lotions to prevent ageing, there are simple tricks you can do each day to drastically slow down the process.
Health and fitness professional and mother-of-two, Belinda Norton, 38, from Queensland, is known for her incredible figure and glowing complexion.
So in a bid to spread her wellness message far and wide, Belinda chose to share her top anti-ageing secrets – from what she eats and the exercise she does to her favourite luxuries.
‘We want to feel confident in our skin in our body in our health and in our self- esteem. Surely there is a magic elixir? Unfortunately not, however here are some life hacks that models and the most youthful women don’t tell you about,’ Belinda said on her blog.
Health and fitness professional and mother-of-two, Belinda Norton, 38, from Queensland, is known for her incredible figure and glowing complexion
So in a bid to spread her wellness message far and wide, Belinda chose to share her top anti-ageing secrets – from what she eats and the exercise she does to her favourite luxuries
EAT BLUEBERRIES EVERY DAY
According to Belinda, we should be piling up our plates with these nutritious berries every single day without fail.
‘Eat blueberries for breakfast whether it be in a smoothie, on oats, handfuls of them on the run, frozen ones in yogurt just eat them,’ she said.
‘They are loaded with antioxidants and high in vitamins and researches state they have excellent anti-ageing properties due to their cognitive benefits.
‘These little fruits are High in Vitamin K and C and have also been found to improve our blood quality thus enhancing our cardiovascular health and fighting disease.’
‘Eat blueberries for breakfast whether it be in a smoothie, on oats, handfuls of them on the run, frozen ones in yogurt just eat them,’ she said
DO LESS CARDIO
Belinda says ‘less running’ is one of the most important tips to prevent ageing.
‘I appreciate a good run but I have found excessive running to be counter productive to our best body shape,’ Belinda said.
‘Over the years I have significantly shortened my running distances rather completing quality sessions speed sessions. I used to run and run and this created such stress in my body that I began to age faster.
‘I run only 3km – 7km distances now unless I am completing a race. Otherwise I vary walking, sprints, or complete high quality weight speed circuits with short run efforts in between.’
‘I appreciate a good run but I have found excessive running to be counter productive to our best body shape,’ Belinda said
‘I run only 3km – 7km distances now unless I am completing a race. Otherwise I vary walking, sprints, or complete high quality weight speed circuits with short run efforts in between,’ she said
EAT FOODS THAT MAKE YOUR SKIN GLOW
For Belinda, this means a lot of spinach, salmon and almonds.
‘Try to eat Spinach at least five times a week, in salads, added with eggs in the morning or within dinners,’ Belinda said.
‘Snack on almonds daily – approximately one handful – and eat salmon at least twice a week.
‘Eat vegetables in every meal.’
Belinda also recommends eating six meals the size of your two fists every day.
‘Try to eat Spinach at least five times a week, in salads, added with eggs in the morning or within dinners,’ Belinda said
Belinda also recommends eating six meals the size of your two fists every day
EMBRACE EXFOLIATORS AND ALWAYS WASH YOUR FACE
Belinda exfoliates her face every three days with a high quality exfoliate containing lactic acid.
‘Budget for a three monthly Microdermabrasion to keep that skin fresh and also bright and vibrant,’ she added.
‘This process helps to remove fine lines and improves skin quality.’
AVOID ALL PROCESSED FOODS
‘Less processed foods and avoid the calorie or macro rating as it is a ridiculous way to live especially if it involves you eating processed food,’ Belinda said.
‘Please stop the “flexible dieting fad” it will NOT fight ageing. Food made in a factory filled with chemicals and with items that should not be consumed nor be processed within our delicate bodies.’
‘It will not create a highly functional body nor it is nutrient loaded.’
Belinda exfoliates her face every three days with a high quality exfoliate containing lactic acid
AVOID SIPPING FROM STRAWS
‘They create wrinkles around your lips just like the cigarette epidemic,’ she said.
WALK EVERY MORNING
Belinda gets up every morning and walks before breakfast.
‘It will evoke the waking of your body and your metabolism,’ she said.
‘It helps your body to revive and start up correctly in the morning. Energy will remain higher all day and you will feel a buzz of certainty about yourself.’
SOAK AT NIGHT
‘Bath night; soak in the tub with Epson salts or Steam your entire body once a week: either in a hot shower or at the gym,’ Belinda said.
‘This is also a great time to shave and exfoliate afterwards.
‘Steam will ensure your body relaxes helping it to recover faster as well as clearing your pores and refreshing your skin.’
Belinda shares more of her fitness and lifestyle tips on her website.