THIS IS WHAT 50 LOOKS LIKE
NutRitioNist suzie sawyer lives in Brighton with her partner, tony, and has a daughter, Jemma, 25.
MIDLIFE SQUASH
TWICE a week, I play squash for one hour with friends. It’s an adrenaline rush, so I prefer it to the gym — a little competition is the best motivation. It works wonders to tone your bum: I always feel it the next day. But it’s fastpaced, so you need to be fit to avoid injury. A slightly slower game such as racquetball is good for beginners.
SUPPLEMENT YOUR DIET
I’M A clinical nutritionist (see my website nutritionlifestyle.co.uk), but even my diet isn’t perfect — the body needs 45 nutrients a day to function optimally. So, I take Nature’s Way Alive! Ultra Women’s Energy Wholefood Plus multi-vitamins (£19.99,
natures-way.com). They contain high levels of vitamins B6 and D, to boost energy, balance hormones and keep bones strong. This is key in midlife, when oestrogen levels start to drop.
GET A HAIR PRESCRIPTION
I HAD long blonde hair until, nine years ago, I went to a Colour Me Beautiful event( colour me beautiful.
co.uk). The experts help you find the colours that suit you. This is mainly for clothes, but I was also told my hair colour did nothing for me. I’ve gone back to my original brunette, with a sharper cut, and feel more like myself.
ANTI-POLLUTION SLEEP TRICK
I’VE always struggled with sleep, but it got worse with the perimenopause. The one thing that really helps is Puressentiel Rest & Relax Air Spray (£16.99, boots.com). I spray it in my bedroom at night. It’s packed with essential oils, including rosewood and lavender, which improve air quality and smell delicious. I feel like I’m at a spa and drift off much quicker now.
BOTOX BOOST
I HAD Botox for the first time three years ago. I was self-conscious about my frown lines and friends had done it. We’re always quizzing each other about the latest beauty treatments. I only wanted a subtle refresher — nothing too noticeable. It did boost my confidence, but also emphasised my eye bags, so I haven’t done it since.