In this "In the X" show, I want to know what things are you doing because of the pandemic? Me, I let Mark cut off 3" of my hair, with a kitchen scissors no less. (Good thing I pull mine up in a messy bun everyday!).

I wrongly quoted the clothing method I talked about on the show. It is the Project 333 Method! Check it out here:

https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/

In case you didn't know, "In the X" is recorded as Mary commutes around town, (Fairbanks) or whenever she's not in the Totally Awesome studio!

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From the beginning of Aging Youthful, it felt like it had an identity crisis. I had a hard time wrapping my brain around it., like something was missing...so I can understand why others did too.

Business coaches tell you to find your niche, identify your avatar, etc. etc. I know who I was speaking to, but she didn't know it because she didn't know WHAT Aging Youthful was. Last year I wrote the workbook Aging Youthful in Menopause and Beyond. While the lessons in the book are life changing, I had added menopause to the title with the hopes of my avatar finding it. Well, she still didn't. 

Last week while on a walk, I had a lightening bolt "download" while I was asking myself, "who AM I speaking to"? Well, the business coaches tell you, your avatar is actually "you, just 1-2 steps back". I thought to myself "who AM I". And then it hit me. 

I am a total GenX'er: Born in 1966. graduating from high school in 1984. You know the Bowling For Soup song 1985? The first time I heard it, I totally identified with it. Allll of it. Springsteen, Madonna, way before Nirvana there was U2 and Blondie and MUSIC STILL ON MTV. I was like, right??? We didn't have cable so does anyone else remember Friday Night Videos??? 

Back to my walk. Somewhere in the middle of all these 80's thoughts, I said to myself "that was totally awesome"....and BOOM, it hit me. Aging Youthful doesn't have an identity crisis, much like Frank Faranna recreated himself as Nikki Sixx, Aging Youthful is morphing into Totally Awesome Aging. 

Evvvvvvverything worth a $hiT in the 80's was totally awesome, so why should aging for us genX'ers be any different? 

As I introduce you to the new name, in this episode of the Aging Youthful Podcast (soon to be Totally Awesome Aging), I'm sharing my Top 3 Tips To Totally Awesome Aging. 

1. eXercise
2. fiX your nutrition
3. relaX

I kept this episode short, so give it a listen and tell me what you think. Leave a review with something you learned while listening in. Or come back and share something you have done or are doing that has you feeling better than you did a decade ago. 

Tabata - Four Minute Workout 

Aging Youthful Meal Guide

Five Minute Meditation

10 Minute Meditation

Coloring Book Page

How To Remove Drama (Detox) Your Life

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Mary is bringing you the next installment in her "What My Sled Dogs Taught Me" series. The topic of this episode came to her out walking last month when the Covid-19 pandemic panic was beginning to gain traction in the United States. In Volume V she is sharing the top five things her sled dogs taught about being prepared for the unexpected:

1.      Limit your time in Social Media/TV

2.      Stock up

3.      Have backups

4.      Make health a priority

5.      Change the question you are asking yourself from "how am I going to _________" to "how CAN I do _________"?

If want to listen to the other installments in this series check out

Volume IV: Episode 23: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

Volume III: Episode 19: Be Willing To Do What Others Won't

Volume II: Episode 12: Learning Is Messy

Volume I: Episode 5: Finding Passion At Any Age

Are you tired of the same old, boring smoothie? Be tired no more! Mary has created this smoothie guide with delicious, nutritious and beautiful smoothie recipes!!! Once ordered, this will be sent to your favorite email and be ready for you to have immediately. Order it here:

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Mary has a new Aging Youthful Challenge for you! With all the "shelter in place" and/or orders to not be near others, getting outside is more important than ever (with proper physical distancing of 6' or more).

Mary is challenging you to get outside for 19 minutes or more EVERY day, ideally while you are moving your body. Whether it's a leisurely walk, a hard run, yard work or shoveling snow....just get outside if you are able.

Challenge #2: Get Outside for 19 (or more) Minutes a Day

Tag Mary on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mblack_aging.youthful/ so she can see it and give you shout out!

Also be sure to use the hashtag #GetOutside19

If you are old school...send her an email with your random act and she will share it for you!

Remember: Be sure to take a photo and post it on your Instagram, Insta Stories and/or IGTV while using the hashtag #GetOutside19 and tag Mary at @mblack_aging.youthful so she can see it and share it!

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Clutter = stress. Stress = aging. In this episode, Mary shares with you five areas to reduce clutter to age youthfully.

1. Car
2. Garage
3. Office
4. House
5. Clothes Closet

Mary would love to hear how you reduced clutter in your life! Find her on Instagram at Instagram.com/mblack_aging.youthful and tag her in a post or story so she can reshare. If you’re old school, send her an email at [email protected] and she'll share it for you.

If you liked this topic, you might also want to check out Episode 17 Is your stuff keeping you stuck and episode 7 how to remove drama from your life. They kinda relate to this topic and both will definitely help you declutter some areas of your life. 

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Mary's first non-episode, non consecutive Aging Youthful Challenge is here!

Challenge #1: Perform a Random Act of Kindness.

Tag Mary on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mblack_aging.youthful/ so she can see it and give you shout out!

Also be sure to use the hashtag #agingyouthfulhchallenge

If you are old school...send her an email with your random act and she will share it for you!

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"Middle Age Schmiddle Age, way to get it girls"

Little did Mary know the stir posting those 9 simple words would create! With JLo and Shakira both being over the age of 40 and JLo 50 (holy moley Batgirl),

Mary is sharing her thoughts on why she has the right to her opinion and why the others who reacted (and commented) so strongly on her post, have the right to their opinion too.

AND why she didn't feel the need to comment back with how she disagreed with their opinion.

Age wisdom at it's finest. Give it a listen and tell us what YOU think.

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Mary is BACK in the recording studio after 14+ months on podcast sabbatical. There were many reasons and this week she shares here top four.

1. She was doing it all by herself
2. She studied for and became certified in Reiki
3. She studied for and became a Certified Personal Trainer
4. She wrote a book Aging Youthful in Menopause in Beyond

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In this episode Mary shares some of her and Mark's favorite everyday products that help keep them Aging Youthful every day! From small appliances to coffee mugs to some of their favorite clothing, you're sure to find something for your loved ones. Or if you haven't been naughty, share this episode with your favorite Santa and maybe one of their faves will become yours!

Here's what made the list this year:

Air Fryer

Slow Masticating Juicer

French Coffee Press

Fun Coffee Mugs

Nutri-Bullet

Instant Pot

Rejuvity Skin Care

Girlfriend Collective Leggings (Mary's FAVE!)

Duluth Trading Firehose Flex Pants (Mark's FAVE!)

Inflatable Hot Tub (Both Mark and Mary's FAVE!!!)

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