50 & Thriving: The Real Guide to Aging Beautifully (Without the BS)

So there I was, packing my suitcase for a seven-day Caribbean cruise, and I noticed something fun. I had completely shifted my mindset. Instead of packing clothes I hoped I could “make work,” or outfits that might help me blend in, I was packing for a full-on fashion show and photo shoot.

It really wasn’t that long ago that my mornings were spent standing in my closet, bouncing between the mirror and the racks, strategizing how to conceal and improve. Sadly, I didn’t feel acceptable just as I was. My outfit choices weren’t about fun—they were about hiding. Somewhere along the way, that had become my normal.

But that’s not how I live anymore.

The Unspoken Fears of Aging

If you’re one of my younger readers, I love that you’re hearing this now. And for those of you who are seasoned like me, let’s just put the cards on the table:

• Becoming invisible

• Inevitable body changes

• Societal pressure

I hear these all the time. Maybe you’ve noticed fewer second glances in passing, received that first AARP postcard, or started accepting the idea that you’re being put out to pasture. It can feel like the beginning of the end.

But let me be very clear: it is entirely up to you.

Whatever age you are, go ahead and Google “pictures of hot (insert your age here) year olds” and enjoy. I’ll wait.

No, it’s not too late.

So… now that I’ve been 50 for a few months, here’s what I’ve learned about aging beautifully—and what I refuse to buy into.

It’s Not Anti-Aging… It’s Pro-Aging

(Because We’re Not Trying to Be 30 Again)

We need to change the lens.

Every 20-year-old Instagram model and 30-something influencer makes me smile. They have it so good. They have access to the best skincare, fitness trends, and medical advancements we never had at their age. But at the end of the day, they’ve only been alive for so long. They measure life differently—and we want them to.

But here’s what excites me: working with patients 40+ who are ready to take control.

America isn’t short on people who hit their 40s and resign. They accept feeling tired, gaining weight, and letting life just happen to them. But that’s not me. And if you’re here, I doubt that’s you either.

I still care about feeling and looking my best, but I refuse to chase the impossible. I got into regenerative medicine because it works, but I don’t expect to look 25 again. That’s not the goal.

I don’t want to look 25, I just want people to do a double take when I tell them I’m 50

The Lifestyle That’s Keeping Me Here (Without the Exhaustion)

Here are my personal non-negotiables:

🔹 Nutrition: I don’t eat like I’m trying to shrink—I eat like I’m fueling the next 50 years. For me, that means a low-insulin lifestyle (whether that’s keto, primal, or low-carb Mediterranean). I may take a week off here and there for metabolic confusion, but I always keep carbs in mind.

🔹 Movement: I train for longevity, not just aesthetics—though let’s be real, I do love the aesthetics. My goal is two cardio days and three strength training days a week. If I’m really nailing life, I throw in something active on the weekend (hiking, spring cleaning, a game with friends). Consistency is my challenge because life gets in the way but I do my best to work around it.

🔹 Skincare & Aesthetics: Yes, I use Botox and filler. No, I’m not sorry. But I keep it light and natural. I have no interest in looking frozen or unrecognizable. There are lines I like having—just not too deep. And skincare? Non-negotiable.

🔹 Mindset & Confidence: I no longer waste time trying to be liked. I call myself a recovered people pleaser. You’re either going to love me or not, and I’ll be fine either way. I keep my intentions good, my heart soft, my mind strong, and my goals high. I know who has a seat at my table.

The Bikinis: Why We Posted Them

For whatever reason, I can still hear the voices of generations before us telling women that once we hit a certain age, we had to cut our hair and cover our bodies.

Swimsuits started looking like big dresses and curves disappeared under layers of fabric.

Yeah, I can’t do that.

I work too hard to feel this good. And while we may have different opinions on what a bikini body should look like at 50, I’m a recovered people pleaser and a very strategic woman. I take up space when I want to, and I blend in when I want to.

The difference now? That choice is mine.

So really, it’s not about the bikini pics—it’s about the fact that at 50, I don’t feel the need to cover up my life and I don’t want you to either. I’ll show you mine if you show me yours. 

The Invitation to Age Well Together

If you’re feeling stuck, invisible, or like your best days are behind you—I promise they’re not.

Not if you don’t want them to be.

Take the low-hanging fruit—small, sustainable shifts in nutrition, movement, and confidence add up. And don’t be afraid of regenerative medicine.

I, for one, will have HRT pellets in my glutes for the rest of my life if they let me, and I will absolutely be enjoying aesthetics alongside it. But the wisdom, adventures, and energy coming my way? That’s what I’m most excited for.

Tell me:

✔️ What’s something about aging that you love so far?

✔️ How old do you feel vs. how old you really are?

✔️ And what would it take to make (or keep) that number lower?

Let’s do this together. 💛