When you reach fifty a lot of changes take place in your life and not always for the better! Sometimes, when you look at yourself in the mirror you don’t like what you see; you realize that you keep worrying about everybody’s life but yours.

Aging is making you feel sad and exhausted and these feelings may harm you both emotionally and physically. There’s always something you can do. Start planning! Yes we know you plan, but this time you’re planning for YOU. A confident and even more fabulous you! Make time for yourself, find a hobby that interests you, meet your friends for lunch, go and do a little shopping, take a cooking class; you name it! The important thing is that you enjoy it and because those are your moments. Not everyone else’s moments. They are YOURS!

OK, you know you have to plan for you, but you’re not sure how you can start and what you have to do. Take a look at these tips to get you started:

* Forget about society’s stereotypes! Don’t worry about the so called “age appropriate” clothes. Whether you want to dress in yoga pants and sneakers or you are more of a high heels and dress kind of girl, be true to yourself and feel comfortable in your shoes. Our Cool Shaping treatments will tighten your skin and enhance your silhouette to look your best with any outfit you choose.

* Think berries, oatmeal, leafy greens and chia for you morning smoothie. These superfoods will detox your body, reduce the risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol and much more. Our experts will create customized diet plans while teaching you tasty recipes to try at home. You can also give your new lifestyle a boost with (IV) Therapy, an effective way to introduce vitamins, minerals and amino acids into the blood stream; this will make you healthier and less vulnerable to disease.

* Try yoga, Pilates or Barre. Keep moving! That’s what really matters. Undoubtedly, exercise has been proven to help your body and mind. It’s a fact! Endorphins make you happy and healthy. You can try our check-up plan to see your fitness level and then our experts will give you professional advice on the best exercise routines to follow.

* Pamper yourself. Join Hollywood’s A-list and enjoy the benefits of our treatments which combine powerful anti-aging ingredients, vitamins, antioxidants and oxygen to give you younger and fresher looking skin. At the end of the day, being happy with yourself is the most important thing you can do.

So yes, you could call it aging or you could call it three kids, two promotions and a whole lot of exciting and healthy life ahead. What are you waiting for? Book your appointment today and make your fifties the best time of your life!

Dr. Alejandro Quiroz

Dr. Quiroz is our board-certified Chief Plastic Surgeon at VIDA Clinic in Tijuana. He specializes in Facial Rejuvenation, Neck lift, Buttock Augmentation, Breast Augmentation, Body Contouring and more. He is member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, San Diego Plastic Surgery Society, the Mexican Society of Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and the Mexican Council of Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, to mention a few.