My Wellness Routine at age 40 (Supplements, Workouts, Diet, etc.)

It’s almost the New Year so I thought I’d share my current wellness routine in case it helps inspire your goals. I love reading about other people’s routines since it’s how I often incorporate new things into mine so please share if there is anything you swear by.

My workout routine

After years of running 40-50 miles a week, my workout routine looks a lot different lately, but I’m really enjoying it. I don’t have a set schedule, but instead do what my body is craving each day. Another big difference is that I rarely work out for more than 30-40 minutes and only work out 4-5 days a week which is much less than when I ran 7-10 miles a day, and worked out 6 (sometimes 7) days a week.

Strength training – 2x a week (once a week, I work out with a trainer and LOVE IT). Sometimes I go to the gym and other times I’ll do a Peloton strength class (my favorites are here.)

Pilates – 1x a week (I like to get to a reformer class when my schedule allows, but I often do a class at home with my Mat Society subscription).

Run – 1-2x a week, 3-4 miles; sometimes I’ll incorporate intervals since those are so beneficial for perimenopausal women like me. (I highly recommend the book Next Level if you’re nearing perimenopause.)

My Daily Supplement Routine

Daily Aminos from MD Logic Health

Amino acids help with protein synthesis (important as we age) and energy. My good friend, Liz Wolfe, developed these aminos specifically for women 35+ and I trust her — and the formulation — completely.

Oliveda I70 The Beauty Molecule

This is packed with antioxidants to help prevent signs of aging and to help with inflammation, which I’ve really struggled with since having my second baby. It also helps with dullness and fine lines.

Oliveda I01 Orac & Camu Camu Olive Leaf Concentrate

This is packed with antioxidants and is high in Vitamin C. I take this daily for inflammation and joint pain and take it 3x a day when I’m sick. (I explained more about this product in my Oliveda’s Internals post.)

Seed Probiotics

I’ve taken these for years! Although there is some new research that shows that short-term use of probiotics is better than long-term so I may stop taking them once I run out. We’ll see. (Use code TERI for 15% off your first month. Read my Seed review here.)

Sertraline

I had horrible postpartum depression and anxiety with my first baby. I feel so much better this go-around (I made the choice to stay on my medication during pregnancy as well), and I’m so grateful for this medication. It changed my life.

Just Ingredients Turmeric Complex

I’ve really struggled with inflammation since having Charles and especially joint pain. I started taking these a few months ago and feel like it’s helping! Plus, there is a lot of data to support the use of turmeric for inflammation. Use code TERILYN.

Perelel Daily Iron Ease

I take this both AM and PM. Use code TERILYN20 for 20% off. I’ve had chronically low iron for years and years (which my InsideTracker bloodwork and monthly bloodwork at my OBGYN during pregnancy showed). My body seems to absorb this particular iron very well because my iron has actually been in the ideal range for the first time EVER since I started this brand.

Sunflower Lecithin from Legendairy Milk

To help prevent clogged ducts while breastfeeding, which I’m very prone to. (More of my breastfeeding essentials here.)

Nutrafol Hair Growth Supplement

This definitely helps. I started taking this as soon as I had Charles and didn’t lose nearly as much hair as I did with my first baby. And, I have a LOT of new growth and my hairline is thickening in places that had been thin even pre-baby. I’m obsesssed.

Just Ingredients Vitamin D3 + MK-7

My bloodwork has always shown I’m low in Vitamin D so I pop this daily. Use code TERILYN.

Coffee Flavored Protein Powder from Arbonne

I don’t follow a high protein diet (or track macros) but I often am rushing between working out, getting ready, breastfeeding, working and appointments so I have a protein shake most days to make sure I’m getting some protein in the mornings. (Full review of Arbonne protein powders here.)

LMNT Electrolytes

The best ever and the only thing that quenches my thirst. Read my LMNT review here.

OliveMush

OliveMush is designed to be a coffee alternative. I still drink coffee in the mornings, but I often drink OliveMush in the afternoons (most days) instead of going to get a latte, which I’d gotten in the habit of doing. I like that it’s high in antioxidants and has functional mushrooms to help me focus and decrease stress. I explained how I prepare it in this post about Oliveda Internals – just search for OliveMush on that page.

Magnesium Citrate from Natural Vitality Calm

I take this at bedtime to help things move along the next morning. Ahem.

Perelel Mom Multi Support Pack

I like this brand and like this little pack; it has multiple supplements that are especially beneficial for postpartum moms. (More of my postpartum must-haves here.) Use code TERILYN20 for 20% off.

Beauty Routines

I’m religious about my skincare routine and have a few other tools I incorporate a few times during the week.

Red Light Therapy – I own both a red light mask and a red light wand for my skin and love them both. I like using the mask when I’m working (I’m wearing it right now as I’m writing this in bed before the boys are awake) and the wand if I’m feeling extra puffy since it helps with puffiness more than the mask.

Microcurrent – I love my ZIIP and feel like it really helps with fine lines and puffiness, but I’m not good at remembering to use it.

I’m dying to get an Almost Heaven infrared sauna, but I’m waiting until we do our landscaping to see if there is a place where it makes sense to put it.

My Diet

I recently went gluten-free (again) after dealing with some intense inflammation and joint pain, and (unfortunately) it helped a lot. I was already dairy-free since that upsets my stomach, but my gut has not been able to tolerate gluten well for the last few years. (I was gluten-free in my late 20s and early 30s since it wrecked my gut.) However, a few months ago, my rheumatologist highly recommended I remove gluten again to try to prevent autoimmune flares and daily chronic joint pain and swelling.

Typical meals are listed below. I don’t track calories or macros.

Breakfast

• eggs, gluten-free toast, fruit
• smoothie
• oatmeal with banana and peanut butter
• non-dairy yogurt with oats, nuts, dried fruit and fresh fruit

Lunch

• soup (I often make a big pot on Sundays to eat for the week)
• salad (I get takeout for lunch a lot and usually get a salad)
• leftovers
• snack plate (almonds, crackers, fruit, jerky)

Dinner

• spaghetti
• tacos
• soup
• grilled chicken with roasted vegetables

Snacks: I snack a LOT during the day and don’t have set snack times but just eat whenever I feel like it – trail mix, dark chocolate, Jojo’s chocolate, Unreal peanut butter cups, Unreal coconut bars, fruit, gluten-free toast, non-dairy yogurt, granola, etc.

Non-toxic swaps

I’m not perfect, but I try to use non-toxic personal care and household cleaners as much as possible. Here are some of the swaps I’ve made.

• My Skincare Routine — almost everything is non-toxic
• My Makeup Routine – I’m about 50% non-toxic and 50% less toxic 😉
• My favorite clean skincare – Oliveda Skincare Review
• My favorite clean makeup – Crunchi Makeup Review and Ilia Makeup Review
• Force of Nature review here (non-toxic cleaner, safe bleach)
• My Favorite Non-Toxic Deodorants
• Non-Toxic Perfumes
• Non-Toxic Lotions
• Non-Toxic Sunscreen

If you have non-toxic brands that you love, share in the comments so I can try others!!