Wiltshire


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<p>Few people have done more to put wellbeing on the agenda than Liz Earle. The author, podcast host and founder of&nbsp;her former&nbsp;iconic beauty brand has spent years helping women navigate everything from skincare and nutrition to sleep and hormones. Now living on the Wiltshire-Dorset border, she&#8217;s celebrating the success of her latest book,&nbsp;<em>How to Age</em>, which became an instant&nbsp;Number 1 Sunday Times&nbsp;bestseller on publication. We caught up with Liz to talk favourite local haunts, her morning routine and the simple daily habits she believes can help us feel healthier, more energised and more resilient.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-you-live-on-the-wiltshire-dorset-border-spill-the-beans-on-your-favourite-local-haunts"><strong>You live on the Wiltshire / Dorset border. Spill the beans on your favourite local haunts&#8230;</strong></h3>



<p>I’m a frequent visitor of the food emporium and brasserie, <a href="https://www.comptonmcrae.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Compton McCrae</a> in Semley. They have the best bakery &#8211; my whole family is addicted to their chewy cheese straws. I love their selection of local foods too, as well as their epic cheese room. It’s also an excellent stop for speciality coffees.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-where-do-you-head-for-some-retail-therapy"><strong>Where do you head for some retail therapy?</strong></h3>



<p>I’m a big fan of <a href="https://foxandking.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fox &amp; King</a> bookshop in Tisbury, it’s not only brilliant for books but a lovely space to stay a while and pick up pretty greetings cards&nbsp;and more. At the weekends I also enjoy wandering around <a href="https://www.dairyhouseantiques.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dairy House</a> and <a href="https://www.kingsettleantiques.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kingsettle Antiques</a>, both in Semley. I buy vintage cutlery there for a fraction of the price of modern tableware.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tell-us-about-your-new-book"><strong>Tell us about your new book</strong>&#8230;</h3>



<p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/instant-Number-Sunday-Times-Bestseller/dp/1399723715" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>How to Age</em>&nbsp;</a>is your wake-up call – it’s about helping people understand what the body&nbsp;truly&nbsp;needs to thrive, so they can take control. I want to empower people, by showing them daily habits that can quickly and dramatically improve their life. It’s literally&nbsp;<em>my</em>&nbsp;life’s work, and I’m very proud of it.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-do-you-get-your-day-off-to-a-healthy-start"><strong>How do you get your day off to a healthy start?</strong></h3>



<p>I wake up to a digital alarm clock, because I don’t keep my phone in my bedroom overnight. I used to wake up using my mobile, but it’s so easy to get draw into scrolling and checking messages. Before you know it, you’re reading some toxic news feed before the day’s even begun. Now, my mantra is always ‘sky before screen.’</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-are-you-an-early-riser"><strong>Are you an early riser?</strong></h3>



<p>I try to be consistent with my wake-up time &#8211; I get up about 7am and I try to keep that pattern, even at the weekend, because it’s better for the body. It might be tempting to have a lie in, but it disrupts your 24-hour circadian clock, and it can make you feel like you have jet lag.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-do-you-eat-and-drink-first-thing"><strong>What do you eat and drink first thing?</strong></h3>



<p>Before I do anything, I put a pinch of sea salt into a large glass of water and drink it. We get so dehydrated overnight, and this helps balance your electrolytes. It’s great for energy.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-do-you-get-into-a-good-headspace"><strong>How do you get into a good headspace?</strong></h3>



<p>I try go to outside first thing in the morning and slip my shoes and socks off, then I spent five or ten minutes soaking up the daylight and thinking about the day ahead. I’ll also take a few deep breaths and practice gratitude. It’s all about trying to fill my head with good thoughts, whether that’s being grateful that I woke up feeling well, or feeling grateful for the friends I’ll see later. Gratitude is a superpower &#8211; people who are grateful live longer. It’s also free, and it puts you in a better headspace and mindset for the day ahead. After that, I’ll try to do some form of movement.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-can-you-share-your-top-exercise-tips"><strong>Can you share your top exercise tips?</strong></h3>



<p>The body likes to move first thing – in the evening we should be winding down to sleep. I often walk to meetings, and I lift weights twice a week. If I’m travelling and don’t have weights with me, I’ll just do push-ups and squats. Those are the key moves &#8211; you can just do simple squats on your own, without any weights, or if you want to get a bit of energy going, you can do jumping squats, or even one-legged squats. If you’re new to push-ups, you can start doing them against the kitchen counter, then progress to doing them on your knees on the floor. Over time, you can progress to a full plank. There’s so much you can do without having to buy gym equipment.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/instant-Number-Sunday-Times-Bestseller/dp/1399723715" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>How to Age: Supercharge Your Health and Feel Better Than Ever</em>&nbsp;</a>(Yellow Kite) is out now</strong></p>



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Muddy Meets: Liz Earle MBE

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