Author Interview: 12 Ways to Age Gracefully by Susan U. Neal

About the Book

Book: 12 Ways to Age Gracefully: How to Look and Feel Younger

Author: Susan U. Neal

Genre: Nonfiction, Christian Living, Healthy Living

Release date: May 28, 2024

Embrace the Youthful Spirit at Any Age.

As you face the mirror each day, do you meet an older version of yourself? It’s a familiar journey, one where we acknowledge that we’re not as young as we once were, yet not quite ready to embrace being old. But what if there was a way to traverse this path with grace and vitality?

The good news is you can slow time down. By making the right choices, you can look and feel younger. You don’t have to spend a fortune on products either; simply learn the tools needed to move gracefully and joyfully through your senior years.

By making simple lifestyle changes, you’ll look and feel better. Discover how to choose vitality over disease; joy over depression; youthfulness over listlessness. 12 Ways to Age Gracefully, will empower you to:

• boost your energy levels,
• improve senior brain health,
• learn how to feel better about yourself,
• develop better stress management, and
• fulfill your God-appointed purpose with renewed vigor.

What path will you choose? Discover the secrets to not just feeling better but also looking fantastic as you do so!

Click here to get your copy!

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About the Author

Susan Neal, an RN with an MBA and MHS, combines her passion for health and her faith to guide others toward wellness. As an acclaimed author and health coach, her works including the transformative 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates aim to uplift the health of the Christian community for God’s service. To help fulfill that mission, she wrote, Eat God’s Food: A Kid’s Guide to Healthy Eating.

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Author Interview with Susan

Q: Please give us a little introduction to your book.

Many people are surprised to learn my true age, often remarking that I appear ten years younger. They frequently inquire about the secrets behind my youthful appearance. Now in my sixties, I attribute my vitality to a commitment to wholesome living, a testament to the power of integrating scientific findings into everyday routines. In my newest release, 12 Ways to Age Gracefully, I included a blend of scientific knowledge and personal wellness strategies that will empower readers to reclaim their health, vitality, and optimal weight. I wrote this book from a holistic perspective going beyond mere diet and exercise. It delves into a wide range of topics including the minimization of toxin exposure, balancing hormones, cultivation of a positive mental state, enhancement of brain health, all while weaving these practices into a sustainable lifestyle.

Q: What was the most surprising thing you discovered while researching and writing this book?

I enjoy uncovering fascinating scientific facts. When I was conducting my research for my newest release, 12 Ways to Age Gracefully, I discovered our genes can turn and off based upon our health choices. It is empowering to know that possessing a gene linked to Alzheimer’s, doesn’t seal one’s fate—especially when proactive steps toward health are taken. This book is full of compelling scientific insights written in easy-to-understand language.


Q: What do you hope readers take away from your book?

Twelve years ago when I suffered from ten medical diagnoses and two surgeries, I lost hope. Now that I’ve recovered, I have a passion to guide others on their own path to restore their health and zest for life. My desire is for my readers to experience the robust health and vitality they were divinely designed to enjoy. I want my book, 12 Ways to Age Gracefully to be a beacon of hope that they can recover their well-being and embrace life with an optimistic spirit. My aim is for every reader to greet each new day with joy and boundless energy, eager to pursue their God-ordained purpose.

Q: In what setting do you enjoy writing the most?

I enjoy writing on my back porch, taking in the view of my fruit orchard and soothing sounds of birds. This connection with nature brings me a sense of closeness to God and serenity. The tranquility of the outdoors makes writing there a joy. Additionally, I've set up a standing desk to keep active while I work. Beneath it, there's a compact stair stepper, allowing me to exercise as I write.


Q: What do you wish you’d known when you were younger?

I wish I had known how to improve my health through my diet. I try to make it simple, look at your plate and see if you’re eating food that came off of a ranch or out of a garden. That’s God’s foods. When a food manufacturer strips the food of its God-given nutrients and shreds it and puts it into a shape and color that is indistinguishable from the original product, we shouldn't eat it. Those food-like substances contribute greatly to our health problems including autoimmune diseases, food sensitivities, and gastrointestinal health problems. I had no idea how harmful it was to feed my kids hot dogs on white flour bun and macaroni and cheese.

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More from Susan

Welcome to the Journey of Graceful Aging with 12 Ways to Age Gracefully

 As we embark on this exciting blog tour for my newest book, 12 Ways to Age Gracefully: How to Look and Feel Younger, I’m thrilled to share the passion and purpose behind this project. This journey is about more than just sharing information; it’s about embracing each year with joy and vitality. This isn’t just a book tour; it’s a movement towards embracing a more vibrant, healthful approach to our advancing years.

Inspiration Behind the Book

The inspiration for 12 Ways to Age Gracefully stems from my personal journey of losing my health. After facing significant health challenges a decade ago, I’ve been on a quest to inspire others to improve their health and optimal weight. This book is my way of sharing those solutions, offering guidance on how to maintain vitality, strength, and joy as we age.

When a person integrates the holistic practices in this book, they not only combat the physical signs of aging but also enhance their overall well-being. This book is a culmination of years of research and personal trials that has been put into practical, actionable strategies that anyone can adopt to enrich their lives.

What Makes This Book Unique?

What sets 12 Ways to Age Gracefully apart is its holistic approach, blending scientific insights with practical wisdom along with spiritual considerations. Each chapter is crafted to help you implement changes that have profound effects not just on your physical health, but on your mental and spiritual well-being too.

This book isn’t just a guide; it’s an invitation to reevaluate lifestyles and make decisions that can profoundly impact health and happiness. To add a practical component to the book, each chapter concludes with a list of Personal and Practical Applications for the reader to evaluate and incorporate into their daily routines.

 

A Fun, Interactive Element

To make this journey interactive and truly beneficial, 12 Ways to Age Gracefully introduces a “21-Day Age Gracefully Challenge.” This challenge encourages readers to apply one tip from the book each day, helping to form habits that lead to long-lasting health improvements. It’s a great way for readers to engage actively with the content and see real changes.

Join Us on This Tour

Throughout this blog tour, hosted on Celebrate Lit, we’ll share more behind-the-scenes details, stories from readers who are already experiencing the benefits of the strategies in the book, and additional tips and surprises along the way.

I invite you to join in, leave comments, and share your experiences. And you can find out more about healthy living at my website. Aging gracefully is more than just a concept—it’s a practical, joyful path that we can choose every day. Let’s walk this path together, learning and growing as we go!

Blessings,

Susan Neal

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This blog post is your gateway into a world where aging is not feared but embraced with energy and enthusiasm. Follow along on the tour for inspiration, community stories, and practical advice that can transform the way you view aging. Let’s age not just gracefully, but joyfully and purposefully!

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Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, July 3

Lots of Helpers, July 3

Inspired by Fiction, July 4

Vicky Sluiter, July 5

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, July 6

Texas Book-aholic, July 7

Locks, Hooks and Books, July 8

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, July 9

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, July 10

Beauty in the Binding, July 11 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, July 11

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, July 12

Splashes of Joy, July 13

Artistic Nobody, July 14 (Author Interview)

An Author’s Take, July 15

Lily’s Corner, July 16

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Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Susan is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

Link for giveaway: https://promosimple.com/ps/2d112/12-ways-to-age-gracefully-celebration-tour-giveaway