Forget the midlife crisis. You don’t need to buy a sports car, have an affair or get cosmetic surgery to feel happy in middle age.
45 has emerged as the age Brits hit their health and happiness peak according to a new study and it is often the simple pleasures of life that are the reasons.
Researchers surveyed 2,000 40 and 50 something Britons, and found as many as 76% experienced a GLOW-UP in midlife, having never felt healthier or happier.
And 45, the current age of Kourtney Kardashian, Kate Hudson, Chris Pratt and Jason Momoa, emerged as the golden number.
As many as six in ten (57%) of those who took part in the survey, insisted the notion of midlife being a negative thing, is old fashioned and outdated.
The survey, commissioned by Weetabix, found the top signs of a midlife glow-up include, joining a gym (24%), learning a language (14 percent) starting to meditate (13%) and travelling (10%)
Other ways to feel your best at forty plus include doing yoga (13%), taking up hiking (12%), volunteering for charity (11%) and even moving abroad (6%)
Overall, 54% insist that looking after your mind and body is a priority when hitting forty, with a quarter of middle-aged Britons insisting that feeling their best also includes starting the day in a healthy way.
Lorraine Rothwell, Head of Brand at Weetabix, which commissioned the research said: “There is so much to be said for making time for yourself. Whatever age you feel inspired to have a ‘glow up’ we want to make healthy lifestyle choices more accessible for everyone.
“That’s why we’ve partnered with The Body Coach, to offer a free three-month subscription worth £45 with every box of Weetabix purchased between 2 of January and 14 April.”
77% are more content with their life aged forty plus, with 65 % saying this comes down to not being bothered by what others think about you, while 59 percent say they now know what really matters in life.
And 46% put this down to feeling happy in their relationships, with 37% admitting they no longer feel the need to compete with others.
As many as 62% are trying to get fitter in middle age, with a quarter (27 percent) insisting they’re in better shape than when they were in their twenties and thirties.
The research also indicates that almost a third (32%) of 40-59 year olds are making a bigger effort to watch what they eat now they’re older, prioritising getting enough vitamins and nutrients into their diet.
