HEALTH BEAUTY
Lindsey Pietsch's
go-to BEAUTY ROUTINE
FROM PILATES TO ENZYME CLEANSERS, HERE’S HOW THE LOCAL PHILANTHROPIST AND PR SPECIALIST TAKES TIME FOR HERSELF BY: LINDSEY PIETSCH PHOTO BY: LILLIAN REITZ
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ealth and wellness has always been on my radar as a former dancer, gymnast and cheerleader. However, it became a priority when I met my husband, who’s owned health clubs for 25+ years. When we met in 2007, as a young woman in my mid-20s coming off my “care-free years,” I was quickly, fully immersed in the exercise and nutrition industry and exposed to information I had never heard before. I started working in the industry and it was an easy transition to incorporate all the new things I was learning. Though there can be conflicting schools of thought on optimal diet and exercise programs within the industry, I’ve never been one to buy into the diet culture. Having spent a portion of my 20s in New York, I became quite the foodie, so finding a balance was and is important to me. My approach to a well-balanced life is consistently moving my body, making healthy food choices and not stressing out about indulging when I choose to. I’m not attached to any specific diet and I love all sorts of cuisine. I believe in being flexible with yourself based on what your body is telling you. My family travels often, and we also love to support local restaurants, so we do the best we can with balance. Lots of veggies, proteins, complex carbs and healthy fats are typically what I shoot for when building a meal. Eating for pleasure and what makes my body feel its best is the ultimate goal. As the mother of two young daughters, it is important to me that my girls see a healthy mom who doesn’t agonize over food choices or a missed workout, but who has healthy habits when it comes to nutrition and exercise. I encourage my daughters to listen to their bodies and stay active and try new things, and strive to do the same for myself. Staying active three to five days a week is nonnegotiable for me – even if it’s just a long walk. It cleanses my body of toxins, keeps my organs functioning and makes me feel like the healthiest version of myself. If I’m not regularly working out, my skin is dull, my hair grows slower and I feel sluggish. My body is also happiest when exposed to natural sunlight, so I get outside as often as I can. I see a huge difference in sleep quality, and mood. Plus, nothing beats the benefits of natural vitamin D.
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