About this episode

Alison Cork shares her journey of health transformation and practical tips for living a fit and fabulous life over 50.

Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3WLo8cXThis week I welcome back Alison Cork— lifestyle expert, author and former food critic transformed her life by losing five stone and reclaiming her health. Inspired by her journey, she wrote “Fit and Fabulous Over 50” to show you how to rewire your second act!If you want practical health tips or motivation to make the most of your second act (or even your first act), then this episode is for you.Alison joins me to talk about:- The key to breaking cravings- How to stop relying on treats for comfort - The one food you should stop eating immediately- Why meal planning is the secret source to successTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction04:12 - Starting Alison at Home and Rebranding09:56 - Rethinking Diet and Exercise18:44 - How to Break Your Cravings 21:57 - Why Do We Want Treats?24:48 - How to Eat 1,000 Calories a Day27:40 - Stop Eating This Immediately29:45 - Meal Planning is Essential to a Healthy Diet33:12 - We’re Out of Balance40:34 - Writing Fit & Fabulous Over 5046:28- Confidence Won’t Just Happen47:13 - Drinking Less and Staying Strong52:36 - The Struggles of Being a Working Mother01:02:04 - Advice for Being Fabulous Over 50Alison…

People in this episode

Host: Maria Hvorostovsky

Guest: Alison Cork

Topics covered

• health
• diet
• lifestyle
• motivation
• meal planning
• confidence

Keywords

• health tips
• diet
• cravings
• meal planning
• confidence
• lifestyle

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fit and Fabulous Over 50

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