October Wellness Checklist Trends

 

1. Strength and movement with purpose

As we age, our bodies shift — muscle mass goes down, bones may lose density, metabolism changes. WebMD+2Cedars-Sinai+2 That’s why this October, one of the key trends is purpose-driven movement: strength work, balance, functional routines rather than “just cardio for the sake of it.”

• Strength training benefits: builds/maintains muscle, supports bone health, helps with metabolic health. tools2tiaras.com+1

• Also important: balance, flexibility, so everyday life (lifting grandkids, carrying groceries, navigating stairs) remains strong and safe. Hopkins Medicine
  Tip for us: You don’t need heavy weights--start small (resistance bands, body-weight exercises), and pick two-three days per week. Pair a strength day with a gentle walk in nature (see trend #3) for a fuller experience.

2. Nutrition that honours us

Wellness isn’t just about movement—it’s also about the food we fuel our bodies with. Especially after 50, food becomes medicine in a real way.

• Trend: Nutrient-dense eating (whole foods, anti-inflammatory focus) is rising among midlife women. tools2tiaras.com+1

• For African American women, consider culturally-diverse whole foods: vibrant greens (collards, kale), beans/legumes, sweet potatoes, fresh fruits, lean proteins.

• Also – gut health matters. Fiber, gut-friendly foods help digestion, energy, mood.
  Tip: This October, try a “Rainbow Plate” once a day—five different colours of fruits/veggies. And pick one new whole-food recipe each week that honours your cultural palette.

3. Mind, body & nature connection

As the leaves turn and the weather shifts, our wellness rhythm can shift too—and that’s good news. For us, connecting to nature, to community, and to our inner selves is a powerful wellness trend.

• Spending time outdoors, being socially connected, caring for mental health: all rising as key wellness practices. Sonida Senior Living+1

• This is especially valuable when life gets busy—balancing work, family, volunteer commitments—and we need space to just breathe, reflect, and recharge.
  Tip: Block out 20 minutes this week for a “walk + chat” with a girlfriend (phone or in-person). Bring your journal and note one thing you’re grateful for, one thing you want for yourself this month. Let the crisp October air be part of your reset.

  4. Sleep and recovery as non-negotiables

We’ve got to remember: wellness isn’t just what we do, but also what we allow—especially rest and recovery.

• Research shows women after 50 face shifting sleep patterns, and protecting sleep becomes even more important. tools2tiaras.com+1

• Trend: Embracing sleep hygiene, restorative practices, and viewing rest as a wellness act, not a “luxury.”
  Tip: This October, try a “screen-free wind-down” 30 minutes before bed: dim lights, maybe herbal tea, soft music or reading. Keep your room cool and dark. Check in: did you sleep peacefully? If not, tweak one thing tonight.

5. Wellness with culture, community & identity

Here’s something I hold dear: wellness isn’t “one-size-fits-all.” It matters how we wellness. For us African American women over 50, our wellness journey is enriched when it honours our identity, our history, our community.

• Trend: Wellness going “hyper-personal” and recognising different life stages and identities. Glimpse+1

• For us, it might mean: blending wellness with sister-circles, creative self-care (like your greeting-card craft sessions!), ancestral foods prepared with love, movement that reflects joy and culture.
  Tip: This month, create a mini “wellness gathering” with friends: maybe a brunch + walk + journal session. Or host a virtual meetup to share what you’re trying this October. Build the community, build the vibe.

Product Picks (LTK-style friendly)

• Here are some tools you might love and share with your community. Note: Always check with your healthcare provider before starting new supplements or wellness routine
  

  
  
  
  
  
  Here’s a little about each:

  • Ritual Essential for Women 50+: Vegan, tailored for women post-menopause—supports bone, heart & immune health.

  • Centrum Silver Women 50+: Classic trusted multivitamin with nutrients for women 50+ (bone health, immunity, vision).

  • One A Day Women’s 50+ Healthy Advantage: Affordable option to help fill nutritional gaps.

  • Ageless Grace Self‑Care Guided Journal 50+: Beautiful self-care workbook to foster reflection, tracking and wellness intention.

  • ZAAINA Self‑Care Package Spa & Relaxation: Treat-yourself spa box—great for a wellness evening or gift to a sister-friend.

  • The Meno Pause Pack: Wellness support pack addressing menopause and midlife transitions (many of us experiencing these phases!).

  • Self‑Care Planner for Women: Wellness & Mental Health Journal: Digital planner to help you keep track of mood, sleep, wellness goals.

  • Nature Made Multi For Her 50+: Another solid multivitamin for women over 50, good to compare features.

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Final Word, Girlfriends

• This October, let’s give ourselves permission—permission to move boldly, to eat with intention, to rest deeply, and to wellness in a way that feels right for us. We’re not chasing youth, we’re embracing vitality. We’re not doing “anti-aging,” we’re doing aging with strength, style & decided joy.

  Pick one trend from above that resonates most with you this week. Maybe it’s the strength work, maybe it’s the community gathering, maybe it’s the rest routine. Start there. Then next week add another. Little steps, big shift.

  As always, I’m cheering you on. You deserve wellness that is authentic, sustainable and joyful. And we rise together.