What am I doing at 42 so that 52-year-old Sarah is really freaking glad I took care of her?

Surprisingly, this episode doesn't start with protein, supplements, skincare—or even working out.

It starts with who and what I allow access to my life.

Over the last few years, I've realized that feeling better physically isn't separate from my relationships, stress, schedule, mental health, or the life I'm actually creating. Sometimes the biggest change isn't another workout or another supplement. Sometimes it's getting out of an environment you didn't even realize was making you miserable.

In this episode of Fighting For Your Fairytale, I'm sharing what I'm actually doing—and still figuring out—at 42 as I think about the woman I want to be at 52.

We're talking about why I've traded a lot of intense cardio for walking and lifting heavy, why getting stronger excites me more than simply burning calories, and why my goal isn't necessarily to be smaller at 52—I want to be able to DO stuff.

I'm also getting into my approach to nutrition and the endless conflicting wellness rules on the internet, experimenting with supplements (including why creatine has become one of my personal non-negotiables), and why I believe research matters—but so do your individual goals, health and body.

And then we get into the stuff I'm very much still working through: reaching the weight I once thought would make me happy with my body...and still finding things to criticize. My dancer brain. My relationship with the scale. My habit of creating a plan and then wanting to completely redesign it approximately six minutes later. 😂

Plus: enjoying Disney and dinner with friends without making “being healthy” my entire personality, trying to take skincare seriously when I HATE washing my face, and my ongoing battle with putting lotion on my body.

Because apparently taking care of Future Sarah involves boundaries, dumbbells, protein, creatine, birthday cake, sunscreen...and learning to put the freaking lotion on. 😂

My biggest takeaway?

Move your body. Get strong. Nourish yourself. Get outside. Sleep. Protect your peace. Figure out the handful of things that actually matter for YOU—and enjoy your freaking life.

I don't know exactly what 52-year-old Sarah will need. But I want her to look back at this version of me and be really happy that I took care of her. 💗

Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you choose to purchase through them—at no additional cost to you. I only share products I personally use or genuinely love.

Things I mention in this episode:

My supplements + creatine: https://yunutrition.com/?ref=SARAHNAVESMITH

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Kion Aminos: https://glnk.io/j6vy/sarahnavesmith
My favorite skincare — Herbal Face Food: https://shop.herbalfacefood.com/discount/SARAHNAVE-SMITH50?ref=tbbdxjce

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My at-home workout equipment / Bowflex adjustable dumbbells: https://a.co/d/0f2lauiu
More of my current health + wellness favorites: https://sarahnavesmith.com/faves

This episode shares my personal experience and what I'm currently doing for myself. It isn't medical advice. Talk with your healthcare professional about what's appropriate for you, particularly before beginning supplements or making significant changes to your health routine.

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