Woman Claims to Age Backwards with Three Lifestyle Changes
Lisa D'Ettorre-Liguori, a 64-year-old mother of two from the San Francisco Bay Area, says people are consistently shocked when she reveals her true age. The founder of Simple Beauty Minerals Cosmetics attributes her youthful appearance and vitality to three intentional lifestyle changes that she says have effectively reversed the ageing process.
The Three Transformative Changes
First, Lisa completely transformed her approach to exercise. "I strength train multiple times a week, walk every day and include HIIT workouts a couple of times weekly to keep my cardiovascular fitness strong," she explains. This represents a significant shift from her younger years when she followed conventional advice to "eat less and do more cardio," which she found unsustainable and ineffective.
Second, she revolutionized her nutrition. "I plan my meals, track my macros, and make sure I'm eating enough protein to support muscle and recovery," Lisa states. Over the past six months, she has been following a 'reverse diet' to properly fuel her training for muscle building rather than just maintenance. Her daily meals include:
- Breakfast: Coffee with collagen and plant-based creamer, oats with yogurt, protein powder, berries, or protein pancakes
- Lunch: Egg white omelet with greens, avocado, and low-carb tortilla or bagel
- Dinner: Large salad with cottage cheese or protein veggie bowl
- Dessert: Protein brownie yogurt bowl to meet protein goals
Third, Lisa maintains rigorous consistency with skincare and recovery practices. "I protect my sleep, manage stress, wear sunscreen daily, stay consistent with skincare, and I no longer drink alcohol because I simply feel better without it," she reveals. She also undergoes routine blood tests to monitor her body's changes.
From Health Struggles to Vibrant Wellness
Lisa's dedication stems from years battling perimenopause symptoms that included excess weight, hormonal fluctuations, mental cloudiness, and bleeding gums. Today, she wakes up each morning "ready to train" with a toned physique that she says would embarrass most people in their twenties.
"I'm not dealing with many of the common health concerns that often come up in conversations at this age, and I'm grateful for that," Lisa shares. "I wake up without aches or pains and feel ready to move and train, which reflects the work I put in consistently."
Redefining Ageing for Women
Married for 37 years to her husband David, also 64, with two grown children Jeremy (30) and Kasey (26), Lisa is on a mission to change perceptions about ageing. "I am redefining what ageing can look like for women," she declares. "People don't expect a woman in her sixties to live this way: strong, energetic, training hard, and fully engaged."
When people guess her age, reactions vary but consistently include surprise. "I take it as a compliment," she says, "but what matters more to me is helping people see that ageing doesn't mean falling apart or shrinking back."
Lisa documents her wellness journey for her 8,389 Instagram followers (@lisadliguori), hoping to spark discussions that focus on living well rather than staying forever young. "What's been especially meaningful is hearing from younger women and even men who feel encouraged by seeing a different example of ageing," she notes.
Her family respects her non-negotiable routines, and Lisa emphasizes that her approach isn't extreme—just consistently applied. "None of it is extreme, but it's consistent. Those daily habits compound, and that's what keeps me feeling strong, mobile, and energized at 64."
