Gillian Williams lives in Cheshire with her husband Simon and two children, Freddie, 14, and Olivia, 12. She’s a personal stylist and blogger.
MIDLIFE INSTAGRAMMER
At 46, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a double mastectomy. It took over my life for two years, and had a huge impact on my self-confidence. Afterwards, I realised it was time for a new chapter. I changed careers and become a personal stylist. I now post daily on my Instagram, fashionrocks01. It’s given me a new focus and keeps me positive.
ALOE SKIN SAVIOUR
I have terribly sensitive skin and used to react badly to products — from Clarins to Clinique and even Simple. But I haven’t had an allergic reaction since switching to The Body Shop’s Aloe range. It’s fragrance-free and has no added preservatives. I love the Soothing Day Cream (£13) and Calming Cream Cleanser (£8), which have a lovely light consistency. It is a relief to find something that works for me.
Personal stylist and blogger Gillian Williams (pictured), 51, revealed how she maintains her ageless appearance
TINT YOUR LASHES
The pigment in my brows and lashes has faded with age. To add definition, I tint both (£35), every six weeks. It means I can wear minimal make-up — just a flick of lipstick and bronzer for a healthy glow. I prefer a natural look, as I find too much make-up is ageing.
TRY SLOW EXERCISE
I used to do a lot of hardcore exercise: running, spinning, weight training and boxercise — a class a day. I was exhausted by the end of the week. But during my cancer treatments I had to give it all up. It changed my approach to fitness. I now go for lower impact, sociable workouts, such as yoga, tennis and powerwalking with friends. I have more energy and feel it’s better for my body.
THE NO-DIET DIET
Since I hit the menopause, I’ve struggled to slim my tummy. At first, I tried to diet more: lots of low-calorie soups, for example. But I wasn’t full, so I just snacked more. Now, I do the 16:8 intermittent fasting diet, where I only eat in an eight-hour period. However, I eat two big meals for lunch and dinner, so I feel fuller for longer. It’s helped me to avoid bloating and stay in shape.
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