The one lesson I’ve learned from life: TV presenter Anthea Turner says simple health tweaks are the best
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TV presenter Anthea Turner, 63, lives in London with her fiancé Mark Armstrong, 59, and her dog Soho.
Simple health tweaks are the best
At the start of my 50s, I was getting divorced, moving house and my entire world was crumbling around me.
I lost weight, my energy levels slid, I erupted in acne on my chest and back, and my hair – my crowning glory – was breaking off. All of this was because I wasn’t looking after myself. I wasn’t eating the right foods, I wasn’t sleeping and I was going through the menopause.
I knew I had to make changes – for my health and my vanity – and after a long period of awfulness, I learned the value of asking for help, something I’d refused to do, determined to keep a brave face.
Anthea Turner attends the We Will Rock You Gala Performance at The Coliseum theatre on June 7
My bathroom cabinet was once overflowing, but I simplified the contents after filming SAS: Who Dares Wins in Scotland (pictured)
I went to see a therapist, who was fantastic. I also got my HRT sorted and cleaned up my diet.
Achieving good health isn’t just about what you eat, but balance. I keep my diet simple: I see crisps as a treat and I’ve also curtailed my chocolate addiction by swapping milk chocolate for organic dark chocolate.
I’ve knocked sugar out of my tea, say no to puddings and although I love wine, stick to red and tell myself those polyphenols are good for me! I enjoy the feeling of consuming good-quality, nutritious food.
Staying fit doesn’t have to be complicated either. I belong to a gym but at my home in West London I’ve also got some free weights and when I take my dog for walks, I wear a weight vest and strap 2kg weights around my ankles.
We’re told our faces will fall apart if we don’t invest in an expensive cream. Without botox or filler – FYI, I’ve had both – you can’t eradicate wrinkles, but you can soften them.
Anthea Turnerpictured during the new series of Channel 4’s Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins
After five product-free days [on the show], my skin was glowing because I’d exercised, been outside and had a great time
My bathroom cabinet was once overflowing, but I simplified the contents after filming SAS: Who Dares Wins in Scotland.
After five product-free days, my skin was glowing because I’d exercised, been outside and had a great time. It’s why I decided to launch my new skin balm, which has six uses all in one pot, and a body cream that has three.
Our attitudes to our skin, diet and exercise all contribute to our health. We need to think about future-proofing our bodies in our 50s, but it’s never too late to add to the health bank. Our first 40 years are on the house, the next 40 we have to work for.
Balm 6 and BODY 3 are available from antheaturner.com
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