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You know that moving your body and eating well matter. But how do you keep showing up when life gets busy, motivation fades, or your week doesn’t go as planned?

In this episode of A Well Lived Life, I share seven habits I consistently see in the midlife women who create lasting results. Drawing on real client stories, my experience as a coach, and principles from James Clear’s Atomic Habits, we explore how to make healthy living more realistic, enjoyable, and sustainable.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Making daily movement a priority in a way that fits your life.
• Eating nourishing whole foods while leaving room for celebrations and foods you love.
• Recognizing wins beyond the number on the scale.
• Making healthy choices easier through preparation, simple systems, and habit stacking.
• Finding enjoyment in your meals, movement, and routines.
• Choosing progress over perfection—and building trust in yourself.
• Staying focused on your own journey instead of comparing yourself to others.

You don’t need to practice all seven habits at once. Choose the one that speaks to you, and ask yourself: What is the smallest way I could practice this habit this week?

Book referenced

Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear. This episode references Clear’s ideas about making habits easier, habit stacking, small improvements over time, and how repeated actions shape your identity.

Who this show is for

A Well Lived Life is for women in midlife and beyond who want to feel stronger, have more energy, and create a healthier, more intentional life. If you’re ready to care for yourself in ways that fit your real life—and make room for what matters to you—you’re in the right place.

Connect with Erin

Visit A Well Lived Life by Erin Zell to explore coaching, private yoga, and my book The 5 Foundations of a Better Body Over 50.

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