Welcome to the September 2026 issue of VINCE Lifestyle Magazine, published by Vincent Ferguson and Glenna Gonzalez. Specifically crafted for adults aged 40 and over, this edition focuses on expanding your healthspan, restoring natural energy, and building long-term vitality. Featured in this issue is Cherie Calbom, internationally recognized as "The Juice Lady," sharing expert strategies on juicing, detoxification, and cellular rejuvenation. Readers will also discover actionable health guides, including the 21-Day Sugar-Free Challenge led by Coach Keri Watkins-Webb, daily habits to combat age-related decline, joint health protocols, and inspiring transformation stories.
Publisher’s Letter
Welcome to the second issue of VINCE: Six Weeks to Fitness for Adults 40+ Lifestyle Magazine.
When we envisioned this digital magazine, we didn’t just want to create another wellness publication. We wanted to build a sanctuary—a vibrant, trusting community where adults over 40 can find the genuine support, inspiration, and tools needed to completely reclaim their health and vitality. Transformation doesn't happen in isolation; it happens through collaboration, shared stories, and the collective energy of people lifting one another up.
In this issue, we are thrilled to feature two extraordinary experts who are redefining health and wellness for our community: Cherie Calbom, "The Juice Lady": Known worldwide for her groundbreaking work in juicing and raw nutrition, Cherie brings her invaluable wisdom on how targeted, nutrient-dense juicing can revitalize your body, boost energy, and combat inflammation. Coach Keri Watkins-Webb: Get ready to reset your lifestyle with Coach Keri as she leads the 21-Day Sugar-Free Challenge, kicking off Monday, September 28th. Hosted exclusively inside the Six Weeks to Fitness with Vince Skool community, this step- by-step challenge is designed to help you break free from sugar cravings, stabilize your energy, and build sustainable healthy habits. I had the absolute honor of sitting down with a true visionary and co-publisher of this digital magazine, Vincent Ferguson, as he explains the difference between healthspan and lifespan. In our insightful conversation, Vincent makes a compelling case for why simply living longer isn't enough if those extra years are spent in declining health. He breaks down how shifting our focus toward expanding our quality of life and vitality rather than just the total number of years on a calendar is the key for adults 40+.
Glenna Gonzalez, Editor & Co-Publisher
Table of Contents
Cherie Calbom
How Juicing Changed Her Life The Seed Oil Debate Why Juicing Matters After 40
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Healthspan Vs. Lifespan Healthspan Vs . Lifespan Everyday Movement Still Matters Nutrition Becomes More Important After 40
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The Soul of Cartagena, Colombia The Soul of Cartagena , Colombia The Colors of Cartagena Stories Carried in Color & Soul Traveling After 40+
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Juice Lady Cherie Calbom
HEALTHSPAN & NUTRITION
An interview with Cherie Calbom, adapted from a conversation with Vince Ferguson on Six Weeks to Fitness Podcast
How Juicing Changed Her Life
Millions of people know Cherie Calbom as The Juice Lady, but the woman behind the nickname found her way to nutrition through a health crisis, not a career plan. In her twenties, she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia so severe she had to quit her job and move back home, sleeping twelve hours a day and waking up feeling, in her words, like she had the flu all the time. “No doctor knew how to help me,” she says. “But I was determined to get well. I knew there had to be a way out of where I was.”
Cherie Calbom healed herself from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia with a five-day vegetable juice fast in her twenties. Thirty-six books later, “The Juice Lady” is still telling anyone who'll listen: one glass a day can change your life.
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Her diet at the time was fast food, drive- through dinners, and a steady stream of sugar. Health food store staff pointed her toward the obvious culprit, and she decided to try a five-day vegetable juice fast with a newly purchased juicer. On the fifth day, something extraordinary happened: her body expelled a tumor about the size of a golf ball. She points to compounds like fisetin, luteolin, and apigenin, found in everyday vegetables such as celery which research has linked to angiogenesis, the process by which tumors grow new blood vessels. “They're right in our food, if we only knew the power of ingesting all these beautiful vegetables and getting an abundance of them through juicing, more than you could eat,” she says. “You probably wouldn't eat an entire bunch of celery, but you could drink it in one glass.”
“On the fifth day, my body expelled a tumor about the size of a golf ball, with blue blood vessels attached. I call it God's scissors, or nature's scissors.”
— Cherie Calbom
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Healing didn't happen overnight. Calbom kept juicing, moved to a plant-based diet, and three months later woke up feeling, she says, like she'd been given a new body. She eventually returned to school for a Master of Science in whole- food nutrition, determined to become a credible source of information for other people looking for the same way out she'd found.
A Mission, Not a Sacrifice
Calbom calls nutrition her life's mission, one she and her husband, a psychotherapist and behavioral medicine specialist, have built into fifteen years of health and wellness retreats centered on a deceptively simple question: Who am I, and what is my purpose? “If you don't know your purpose, it doesn't compel you forward to make the sacrifices you need to make to be healthy,” she says. “Which, in the end, I don't consider sacrifices at all.” She hasn't had dessert in decades. “In the beginning, it was a sacrifice. Now it's a choice and a way of life.”
Why Juicing Matters More After 40
For readers in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, Calbom says juicing earns its keep by working around a lifetime of compromised digestion. “Juice is broken down so well that it can help bypass digestive problems and get right into your system,” she explains, “delivering vitamins, minerals, and biophotons, the light-derived compounds plants absorb from the sun that help feed the mitochondria in our cells.” The payoff, she says, is a livable kind of momentum: more energy leads to a real dinner instead of a microwaved one, which leads to better sleep, which leads to more energy the next day. “It's a good circle,” she says, “a spiral up instead of a vicious spiral down.”
“Juice is broken down so well that it can help bypass digestive problems and get right into your system...”
— Cherie Calbom
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Busting the Sugar-and-Fiber Myths
The most common objection Calbom hears is that juice is loaded with sugar. Her answer is a ratio, not a restriction: 80 percent vegetables to 20 percent fruit. A cucumber or zucchini base, an apple for sweetness, ginger for spice and its anti-inflammatory benefits, maybe a little lemon or a carrot — she avoids pairing beets and carrots together since both are higher in natural sugar. As for the claim that juice has no fiber, she calls that simply inaccurate: juice retains soluble fiber, while insoluble fiber is what's separated out in the process. “Think of it as a big liquid supplement of nutrients your body can absorb easily,” she says. “Get your insoluble fiber from vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and so forth.”
The Seed Oil Debate
Calbom's newest book, The Truth About Seed Oils, tackles a subject she says has been flattened into 60-second sound bites online. The oils she cautions against are corn, soy, canola, safflower, sunflower, grapeseed, rice bran, cottonseed, and peanut. They undergo, in her account, substantial industrial processing: high heat, solvent extraction, then deodorizing and bleaching to strip color, smell, and taste. She recommends replacing them with olive, avocado, and coconut oil, or ghee. “As consumers vote with their wallets, manufacturers will offer more choices,” she says, pointing to olive-oil mayonnaise and avocado-oil chips now showing up on mainstream shelves. Her broader argument is about balance: many Western diets deliver far more omega-6 fat than omega-3, and she'd like to see that ratio corrected by trimming processed seed oils and adding fish like salmon, trout, sardines, and mackerel, along with walnuts, ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, and pasture- raised egg yolks. “What we want are foods, oils, and fats that support lower inflammation in the body,” she says.
“It bothers me when people say you have to be perfect and make it right now and drink it immediately. It's better to use the next- best option and still get nutrients you might not otherwise get.”
— Cherie Calbom
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Hydration and the Reality of a Busy Week
1 Healthspan:
Nutrient-dense fresh juices deliver antioxidants that protect cells and extend your active healthspan.
Water, Calbom says, is non-negotiable many people are dehydrated without realizing it, and it's essential for both mental clarity and muscle function. But she's practical about the rest of the routine. Big-batch juicing has become popular for readers who can't juice fresh every day: make a larger batch, refrigerate it for a couple of days, or freeze portions in glass canning jars, leaving room at the top so they don't crack. “Fresh is best,” she says, “but if you're keeping it refrigerated and covered in a glass jar, you're still going to retain a lot. Make it work for your life.”
2 Nutrition: Freshly pressed juices supply bioavailable vitamins and
enzymes for rapid cellular nutrition.
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Remembering George Foreman
Calbom spent thirteen years as George Foreman's personal nutritionist, representing the George Foreman Grill and appearing alongside him in the original infomercial that introduced it to the world. She remembers him as soft- spoken behind the scenes, with a dry sense of humor, and genuinely invested in the food philosophy behind the product grilling vegetables alongside lean meat and, more than once, catching him munching on grilled vegetables between takes.
One Change This Week
When asked what one habit could add more life to a reader's years, Calbom doesn't hesitate: “I can't say anything else but juice, because I'm The Juice Lady. Add a glass of juice to your diet each day that you possibly can.” It's a line she's repeated for decades, one she says still holds: one glass of juice a day can change your life.
CONNECT WITH CHERIE
JuiceLadyInfo.com The 7 Anti-Inflammatory Juices. (free e-book)
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TheTruthAboutSeedOils.com (free 21-day meal plan and e-book) @JuiceLadyCherie — daily recipes and tips on social media.
In this episode of Six Weeks to Fitness, host Vince Ferguson sits down with whole-food nutritionist and renowned “Juice Lady” Cherie Calbom to explore practical strategies for healthy aging, improving healthspan, and restoring vitality after 40. Cherie Calbom shares her powerful personal story of overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia in her twenties through plant-based nutrition and a transformative vegetable juice fast. Her experience became the foundation for a lifelong mission to help people take control of their health, reconnect with their purpose, and create a healthier, more energetic life. A major focus of the conversation is the role of fresh vegetable juice in supporting nutrition and overall wellness. Calbom challenges common misconceptions about juicing, including concerns about sugar, and recommends an 80/20 vegetable-to-fruit ratio to keep juices nutrient-dense while limiting their natural sugar content. She also explains why juicing can be an accessible way to increase daily intake of vitamins, minerals, and other plant-based nutrients.
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VINCE LIFESTYLE CUISINE
A Balanced Feast in a Bowl
FOOD & CULTURE: STRAIGHT OUT OF ENVIGADO COLOMBIA A vibrant, protein-packed bowl featuring seasoned chicken breast over a bed of fluffy quinoa. Complemented with sliced avocado, sweet corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and cherry tomato halves.
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VINCE Lifestyle Magazine is proud to welcome Cindy Amin as its new Travel Ambassador, bringing decades of professional experience, extensive international travel knowledge, and a passion for meaningful, immersive journeys to the VINCE community. VINCE Lifestyle Magazine’s New Travel Ambassador Meet Cynthia "Cindy" Amin-Hall:
Cindy is the Founder and Travel Advisor of Colesville Travel, LLC, a full-service travel agency based in Silver Spring, Maryland. For Cindy, travel is about far more than checking destinations off a list. It is about discovering history, experiencing culture, connecting with people, and returning home with a broader perspective of the world. A Lifelong Love of Travel Cindy's passion for travel began as a young girl when she would spend hours spinning a globe in her room and imagining the places she might one day explore. At age 20, she took her first major journey—a three-week trip to Hawaii. From hiking Diamond Head and visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center to swimming at Lanikai Beach, tasting fresh pineapple, and experiencing an authentic Hawaiian luau, the trip transformed her childhood curiosity into a lifelong passion for discovering the world. Since then, Cindy has traveled across six continents—Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Australia . Each journey has strengthened her appreciation for the history, traditions, cuisine, people, and unique experiences that define destinations around the globe.
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From Corporate Professional to Travel Advisor
Cindy believes that no two travelers are alike—and their vacations shouldn't be either. Rather than simply recommending a destination or package, she takes the time to understand each traveler's interests, priorities, travel style, and vision for the journey. Through trusted global partnerships and carefully selected accommodations, experiences, and suppliers, she creates travel experiences designed to be seamless, comfortable, meaningful, and personal. Whether a traveler is planning a private international vacation, joining a curated group journey, celebrating a milestone, or finally visiting a destination they've dreamed about for years, Cindy approaches every itinerary with professionalism and care. A Philosophy of Meaningful Travel At the heart of Cindy's travel philosophy is a belief that the best journeys go beyond famous landmarks and tourist checklists. Great travel introduces us to the character of a destination. It allows us to experience its history, culture, cuisine, traditions, and everyday life while creating opportunities for connection and discovery. Through Colesville Travel, Cindy specializes in thoughtfully curated cultural, historical, and immersive experiences for travelers who value personal service, quality, comfort, and authenticity. Her clients receive more than a reservation. They receive the guidance of an experienced travel professional who understands how to turn their ideas and dreams into a carefully designed journey. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, New York, Cindy began her professional career at a prestigious intellectual property law firm in New York City. Her corporate experience helped shape the qualities that now define her approach to travel advising: exceptional client service, organization, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to listen carefully to understand each client's individual needs. After relocating to Maryland in 1992, Cindy recognized an opportunity to combine her love of people with her passion for travel. In 2007, she founded Colesville Travel, LLC , transforming those passions into a business dedicated to creating thoughtfully designed travel experiences. Today, Cindy brings decades of professional experience, extensive destination knowledge, trusted industry relationships, ongoing professional education, and firsthand travel experience to every journey she plans. Travel Designed Around the Traveler
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Cindy and Colesville Travel provide: Personalized travel planning and attentive service Extensive international travel experience Carefully selected accommodations and experiences Trusted relationships with travel partners around the world Thoughtfully paced cultural and historical itineraries Professional guidance before, during, and after the journey Confidence that the important details have been carefully handled Why Travelers Choose Colesville Travel
Bringing the World to the VINCE Community As VINCE Lifestyle Magazine's new Travel Ambassador, Cindy will bring her perspective on travel, culture, history, destinations, and immersive experiences to adults who are ready to explore more of the world. Her philosophy aligns perfectly with the VINCE lifestyle: life after 40 is not about slowing down —it is about discovering what comes next. Cindy believes travel should feel exciting, enriching, and effortless rather than overwhelming. Through her work with VINCE, she will help inspire readers to explore new destinations, embrace new cultures, and create experiences that become lasting memories.
Connect With Cindy
Cynthia "Cindy" Amin-Hall Founder & Travel Advisor | Colesville Travel, LLC Silver Spring, Maryland (301) 989-1654 cindy@colesvilletravel.com
Your world is waiting. Let Cindy help you design it beautifully.
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Founder & Travel Advisor | Colesville Travel, LLC Cynthia "Cindy" Amin-Hall
301-989-1654 (office) cindy@colesvilletravel.com
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Keri Watkins Webb Keri Watkins Webb is a nutritionist, educator, lecturer, author, and lifestyle coach who provides safe and practical solutions to people's health problems. Over the past 25 years, she has encouraged healthy, mindful living and has inspired individuals to take control of their health rather than relying solely on the recommendations of medical doctors. Keri is an Ivy League graduate and a certified Nutritionist with training in Eastern and Western nutritional theory from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in NYC. She also holds a Master's Degree in Health Education from Georgian Court University. In 2010, she founded Empowered Living, LLC, a holistic healthcare practice dedicated to serving individuals in underserved, urban communities. Keri has facilitated over 150 wellness workshops for agencies, schools, and churches. She also teaches Nutrition at SUNY Empire State University and shares healthy cooking and eating tips on her YouTube channel, “The Sugarless Sista Presents.”
For more information
www.empoweredlivingnyc.com
www.linkedin.com/in/keri-watkins-webb-534a30160
www.instagram.com/empoweredlivingnyc/
The Sugarless Sista Presents: www.youtube.com/@thesugarlesssistapresents5598
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HEALTHSPAN VS. LIFESPAN: WHY LIVING LONGER ISN'T ENOUGH
By Vincent Ferguson Founder, Body Sculpt of New York • Host, Six Weeks to Fitness
Most of us want to live a long life. We want more time with our families, more birthdays, more celebrations, and more opportunities to enjoy the things we worked so hard to achieve. But I believe we should ask a deeper question: how do we live longer while remaining healthy enough to enjoy those additional years? That question is at the heart of the difference between lifespan and healthspan.
What Is Lifespan?
Lifespan is simply the total number of years we are alive. If someone lives to be 90, that person has a lifespan of 90 years. Thanks to advances in medicine, technology, disease prevention, and emergency care, people are living longer than previous generations. Conditions that once shortened lives can now be diagnosed earlier, treated more effectively, or managed for many years. That is tremendous progress. But living longer does not always mean living better. A person may reach 85 or 90 yet spend the final 10, 15, or even 20 years dealing with chronic illness, limited mobility, weakness, pain, or the loss of independence. Those additional years still matter, but most of us would prefer to enter them with the physical and mental capacity to remain engaged in our own lives. That is where healthspan comes in.
What Is Healthspan?
Healthspan refers to the number of years we live in relatively good health — years in which we can remain active, independent, mentally engaged, and able to do the things that give our lives meaning. The World Health Organization describes healthy aging as developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables well-being as we grow older. That includes our ability to move, think, build relationships, make decisions, and continue participating in the activities we value.
“Lifespan is about the number of years in your life. Healthspan is about the amount of life in those years.”
The Gap Between Living and Living Well Many people spend most of their lives focused on earning a good living, raising a family, and meeting everyday responsibilities. Health often becomes a priority only after something goes wrong. We may ignore elevated blood pressure because we do not feel sick. We may overlook gradual weight gain, muscle loss, poor sleep, or declining energy because those changes happen slowly. We tell ourselves that feeling tired, stiff, or weak is simply part of getting older. But many of the problems we associate with aging are also influenced by how we live. This does not mean that every illness can be prevented. Genetics, environment, access to healthcare, and circumstances beyond our control all play important roles. However, our daily habits can influence how well we function as the years pass.
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The National Institute on Aging reports that people who exercise regularly may not only live longer but may also enjoy more years of life without pain or disability. That is the goal: not merely extending life, but extending the years in which we can truly participate in it.
Muscle Is More Than Appearance
After age 40, preserving muscle becomes increasingly important. Muscle is not just about looking fit. It supports balance, mobility, metabolism, bone health, and the ability to perform everyday activities. Getting out of a chair, carrying groceries, climbing stairs, lifting a grandchild, or recovering from a fall all require strength. Without regular resistance exercise, we can gradually lose muscle as we age. The process may be slow enough that we do not notice it until ordinary tasks become more difficult. You do not have to become a bodybuilder. Strength training can include lifting weights, using resistance bands, performing body-weight exercises, or working with appropriate machines. The important thing is to challenge your muscles safely and consistently.
“Strength is one of the foundations of independence.”
Everyday Movement Still Matters Exercise does not have to take place only in a gym. Walking, dancing, swimming, gardening, cycling, and taking the stairs can all contribute to a more active life. The body was designed to move. When we remain sedentary for long periods, our muscles, cardiovascular system, and mobility can suffer. Start from wherever you are. If you have not exercised in years, you do not have to begin with an hour-long workout. Begin with five or 10 minutes and build gradually. Your starting point is not nearly as important as your willingness to start. Nutrition Becomes More Important After 40 As we age, our bodies may respond differently to the foods we eat. We may not be able to consume the same amount of highly processed food, added sugar, and empty calories without experiencing consequences. A healthspan-focused diet does not require perfection. It involves consistently choosing foods that support the body rather than foods that work against it — more vegetables, fruits, quality protein, whole grains, and other minimally processed foods, alongside greater awareness of added sugar, excess sodium, and heavily processed products. It also means paying attention to portion sizes and hydration. Food should help us maintain energy, preserve muscle, manage weight, and support our long-term health. What we eat today can influence how we feel and function tomorrow.
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Healthspan Includes the Mind
Redefining Success as We Age For me, successful aging is not about trying to look 25 forever. It is about remaining strong, energetic, capable, and fully engaged in life. Can you get up from the floor? Can you climb a flight of stairs? Can you carry your own groceries? Can you travel, play with your grandchildren, pursue your interests, and make your own decisions? Those are meaningful measures of health. We cannot control exactly how long we will live. But we can take steps to improve the quality of the years we are given. Living to age 90 is a remarkable achievement. Reaching 90 with the strength, clarity, purpose, and independence to enjoy your life is even better. That is why living longer is not enough. The real goal is to add more life to your years. Join A Community That Supports YOUR Goals Optimizing your healthspan isn't about adding years to your life—it’s about adding vibrant, active life to your years. But transforming your daily habits and staying consistent isn't something you have to do alone. If you're ready to put these principles into practice and connect with a community dedicated to lifelong strength and vitality, join us inside the Six Weeks to Fitness w/ VINCE Skool Community. You’ll get the accountability, support, and actionable guidance you need to make your healthiest years your best years. Member Benefits Actionable Guidance: Get direct access to step-by-step fitness and habit-building strategies tailored to extend your healthspan. Built-In Accountability: Stay consistent with regular check-ins, community challenges, and active tracking to keep you on target. Peer Support: Connect with a like-minded group of individuals working toward the shared goal of lifelong strength and vitality. Expert Insights: Receive continuous tips, routines, and answers to your wellness questions directly from Vince. We cannot talk about healthy aging without discussing mental and emotional well-being. Stress, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and a lack of purpose can affect our health just as physical inactivity and poor nutrition can. Human beings need connection. We need relationships, community, and reasons to look forward to the next day. Remaining socially engaged, learning new skills, volunteering, pursuing meaningful work, and staying connected to family and friends can all contribute to a fuller life. A person can appear physically healthy and still feel disconnected or without direction. That is why healthspan must address the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. You do not need to transform your entire life overnight. Choose one area and begin there. Small actions, repeated consistently, can lead to meaningful improvements.
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Vince Lifestyle Magazine Travel
CARTAGENA
Extraordinary E x traordinar y Locations in Cartagena, Colombia in Cartagena , Colombia Extraordinary Locations
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Cartagena, Colombia by Glenna Gonzalez, Editor and Co-Publisher on Assignment
A PERSONAL JOURNEY THROUGH CULTURE, HISTORY AND DISCOVERY
There are some places you visit because they are beautiful. There are others you visit because something about them calls to you long before you ever arrive. For me, Cartagena, Colombia, was one of those places. I had wanted to experience Cartagena not simply as a vacation destination, but as a woman who has always been fascinated by culture, history and the stories that live within a place. I wanted to walk through the streets, see the architecture, experience the colors, hear the music and taste the food. Most of all, I wanted to understand
what makes Cartagena more than a beautiful Caribbean destination.
And Cartagena does not disappoint. From the moment you begin exploring the historic city, there is a sense that you are walking through layers of time. The colorful buildings, balconies overflowing with flowers, cobblestone streets and centuries- old architecture create an atmosphere that feels almost cinematic. Yet Cartagena isn't a museum frozen in time. It is alive. There is music in the streets, conversation spilling from restaurants and cafés, vendors offering their crafts, and people moving through their everyday lives against a backdrop of extraordinary history. Cartagena reminded me of the importance of slowing down long enough to actually notice where you are. 27
THE COLORS OF CARTAGENA: A JOURNEY IN EVERY DETAIL Cartagena is a living canvas where art, heritage, and energy spill over into every corner. From vivid street murals celebrating Afro-Colombian expression to handcrafted keepsakes that preserve local traditions, every piece of art tells a story of resilience, culture, and joy. Walking through these historic corridors, you don't just see the history, you feel it. The iconic palenqueras bring the streets to life with their brilliant yellow, blue, and red dresses, carrying generations of tradition alongside baskets of fresh fruit. Nestled against centuries-old architecture and leafy plazas, this coastal gem effortlessly bridges rich historical roots with vibrant, everyday life.
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STORIES CARRIED IN COLOR& SOUL
Every alleyway in Cartagena holds a new rhythm. Whether you are admiring the fine details of hand-carved art, listening to the lively sounds of the plaza, or capturing moments with the heartwarming locals, the city invites you to slow down and absorb its beauty. It is more than just a destination; it is an immersive sensory experience. The bold pastel facades, warm coastal breezes, and rich cultural tapestry remind us that true lifestyle and wellness come from connecting deeply with the world around us. Cartagena leaves an indelible mark on your spirit, inspiring you to embrace life with more color, passion, and vitality.
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Dr. Michael J. Hall The Art of Adding Life to Your Years
For Dr. Michael J. Hall, longevity isn't about chasing youth. It's about protecting the strength, curiosity, purpose and vitality that allow us to fully experience the years we have. What if getting older isn't the problem?
What if the real challenge is becoming less curious, less active, less connected and less engaged with life? For Dr. Michael J. Hall, that distinction is at the heart of longevity. A board-certified physician with more than 30 years of experience in longevity, anti-aging, integrative and functional medicine, Hall is the founder of Hall Longevity Clinic in Miami Beach and author of Infinite Youth: Solving the Aging Equation. His philosophy is straightforward:
protect the things that allow us to remain fully alive, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
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He Calls it HealthSpan
And his approach begins long before the latest peptide, supplement or high-tech treatment. Dr. Hall's journey into longevity medicine began with his grandmother. She encouraged him from an early age to value health, nutrition and physical activity. She ultimately lived to 104, giving him an early example of what a long, healthy life could look like. But his medical career would also expose him to something far less inspiring. While studying at Cornell, Hall witnessed discrimination against Black patients. One incident involving a Senegalese cab driver with a penetrating eye injury profoundly affected him. The patient needed emergency surgery, yet the attending physicians were reluctant to come in. Hall pushed the issue, eventually taking the patient into the operating room and persuading an attending physician to assist. The experience changed the way he thought about medicine. Rather than simply treating individual diseases, he began asking a larger question: How could healthcare itself be improved?
He went on to study healthcare management and total quality management at NYU's Wagner School and spent a semester at law school. Later, he studied healthcare in New Zealand and incorporated some of what he observed there into his own practice. Even his clinic was designed differently, with the intention of making patients feel more comfortable and open. For roughly a decade, Hall has also worked on WellScore, a technology concept designed to help people proactively manage their health much as they might manage a financial portfolio.
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The Five Foundations of Healthspan
For all the sophistication surrounding today's longevity industry, Hall believes the fundamentals remain remarkably accessible. Before worrying about the newest supplement, peptide or metabolic intervention, Hall asks people to examine their daily lives. Are you sleeping well? Are you moving in the morning and getting sunlight? Are you eating quality food rather than relying primarily on processed foods? Are you sharing meals with others? And what gives your life meaning?
His five foundations are:
Spirituality Community Nutrition Movement Sleep
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Purpose Is Part of the Prescription For Hall, spirituality isn't an abstract concept outside of health. It is part of the human equation. He believes in a creator, in interconnectedness and in the idea that every person has a mission. Acts of kindness, he says, carry a kind of spiritual currency. Our thoughts, intentions and actions influence the people around us. He also believes our experiences—including our struggles—shape who we become. Hall describes each decision as an opportunity to "sharpen the soul." He tries to view other people not simply through the lens of judgment, but as fellow souls who may have something to teach him or provide a course correction. That perspective naturally leads to another of his five foundations: community.
"Human beings are not designed for isolation." We want to be seen, recognized and appreciated. In a culture that often treats health as a collection of individual choices, Hall's perspective is broader. Health also emerges from relationships, belonging and the environment in which we live. Food Is More Than Fuel Hall describes nutrition in two ways: fuel and medicine. He favors whole, natural foods—garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, greens, herbs and other foods that provide both nourishment and flavor. He contrasts those choices with highly processed foods. 33
Infinite Youth Is Not About Staying Young Preparing a meal can create appreciation. Sharing food can create connection. Taking a meal to an elderly neighbor, someone who is sick or someone living with a disability can become an act of kindness. Hall remembers one gesture particularly well. During a severe case of COVID, a Russian patient sent him soup. He has never forgotten it. At a moment when Hall was at his most vulnerable, food became something greater than nourishment. It became an expression of compassion. For adults over 40, one of Hall's most important messages is remarkably physical: Move. Movement is life. Maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important as we age because muscle helps protect bones, supports recovery after a fall and contributes to independence. The goal shouldn't simply be to become lighter. It should be to become stronger and more capable. The Biggest Accelerant? Stress. When asked what everyday behavior accelerates aging the most, Hall doesn't hesitate. Stress. Fear and chronic stress can increase cortisol and adrenaline and contribute to oxidative stress. It is about caring for the remarkable body we've been given, staying connected to other people, continuing to learn, maintaining strength and remaining open to the possibility that life can still surprise us. Because perhaps infinite youth was never about staying young. Perhaps it is about refusing to stop being fully alive.
Contact: DR. MICHAEL J. HALL Founder, Hall Longevity Clinic Author, “Infinite Youth: Solving the Aging Equation” www.HallLongevity.com I 866-9-DRHALL
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What if getting older doesn't automatically mean becoming weaker, less energetic, or less independent? In this compelling conversation on Six Weeks to Fitness, Vince Ferguson sits down with longevity physician Dr. Michael J. Hall to explore five everyday habits that can help adults over 40 build a healthier, stronger and more active future. Dr. Hall, a board-certified physician with more than 30 years of experience in longevity, anti-aging, integrative and functional medicine, emphasizes that it is never too late to make meaningful changes to your health. Dr. Hall discusses the importance of nutrition, movement, strength training, quality sleep, stress management, community, gratitude and spirituality as components of healthy aging. For adults over 40, maintaining muscle and strength becomes particularly important because physical strength is closely connected to mobility and independence. The discussion also examines how chronic stress and inflammation can influence the aging process and why even modest weight loss—such as losing 5 to 10 pounds when appropriate—may improve overall health. For VINCE readers, this conversation is a powerful reminder that healthy aging isn't about trying to look younger—it is about living better.
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Sibylla Nash On The Sugar Reckoning
Sibylla Nash has spent her career asking other people questions — as a journalist whose work has appeared in Essence, Vibe, LitHub, and the Chicago Tribune, and as the author of children's books for Simon & Schuster and Sports Illustrated Kids. This spring, she turned that reporter's instinct on herself. A routine round of bloodwork in March delivered three diagnoses at once: prediabetes she'd carried for years, an incidental finding of fatty liver disease, and early-stage kidney disease. “That felt crazy,” she says, “because I had always thought of myself as healthy.” Her doctor sent her home with three months before the next round of scans — and no medication. Nash used the time. Her research showed that prediabetes and fatty liver disease can be reversed, and that kidney disease doesn't have to progress, if diet and exercise change now. See Sibylla’s video on how she overcame a bad sugar habit and lost a significant amount of weight in doing so. 38
Author and Journalist Sibylla Nash quit one habit and reversed three life-changing diagnoses along the way. An interview with Sibylla Nash, adapted from a conversation with Vince Ferguson on Six Weeks to Fitness
The habit she zeroed in on was Starbucks venti drinks with extra foam and syrup, most days, adding roughly 500 sugar calories on top of meals that already contained plenty. She quit cold turkey, swapped in water and unsweetened plant milks, and started reading labels. Weight had crept up quietly through perimenopause despite daily walking; cutting sugar, not exercise, turned out to be the piece that had been missing. REMOVING BAD HABITS TO REDUCE SUGAR
“My why was motivated by fear. I did not want to lose a foot, spend hours on dialysis, or have my life dictated by
doctor's visits.” — Sibylla Nash
The changes went well beyond the scale. Within three days, her sense of taste sharpened while oatmeal and blueberries “suddenly tasted wonderful.” Her cardio numbers climbed. And the migraines that had shadowed her for years treated for so long with caffeine medication that she wonders if it contributed to her kidney findings, mostly disappeared. “I no longer experience the weekly migraines that had become part of my life,” she says. “That has been a major change for me.” She's since let some sugar back in, with limits: portion control, label-reading, and no return to sugary drinks, not even her old favorite, a venti matcha with extra caramel cream. “That drink contained 36 grams of sugar,” she says nearly a full day's recommended limit in one cup.
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BE MINDFUL OF YOUR BLOODWORK
Nash's advice for anyone over 40 staring down their own bloodwork is blunt: cut the sugary drinks first, talk to a doctor about what a diagnosis actually means, and don't wait for a New Year to start. She's now adding strength training to protect the muscle and bone density she'll need for the decades ahead. “It's all fun and games until you reach your 80s,” she says. “Do everything you can now to make the next phase of life as mobile as the previous ones. A body in motion stays in motion. Keep moving.”
“What you stop doing can be just as important as what you start doing.” — Sibylla Nash
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At 55, Sibylla Nash made a decision that would change far more than the number on her bathroom scale. After receiving concerning health results, including prediabetes and fatty liver disease, she realized that the way she was eating was affecting her health and future. She dramatically reduced her sugar intake—and ultimately lost 27 pounds. The biggest transformation wasn't the weight loss. It was gaining more energy, taking control of her cravings, and becoming more intentional about her health. In this inspiring episode, Sibylla discusses the impact of sugary drinks, portion control, cravings, and the realities of making healthier choices after menopause. Her story demonstrates that it's never too late to change your habits and that reducing added sugar can be an important step toward better weight management, improved energy, and a healthier lifestyle. For adults over 40 who are struggling with sugar cravings, stubborn weight, low energy, or simply want to improve their healthspan, Sibylla's experience offers both motivation and practical insight. Her journey is a reminder that lasting transformation doesn't necessarily require an extreme diet or overnight overhaul—it can begin with one decision, one healthier choice, and one day at a time.
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