At 57, I Don’t Want a Diet — I Want a Better LifeAt 57, I Don’t Want a Diet — I Want a Better Life
Busy Living Sober with Host Elizabeth Chance
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance reflects on how her idea of wellness at 57 has shifted from diets and intense workouts to sobriety, calm, faith and everyday balance. She talks through practical habits, blue zone thinking and reduced screen time as ways to build a life that actually feels good to live.
20:14•12 Aug 2026
At 57, Bizzy Wants Less Dieting and More Living Well
Episode Overview
- Wellness at 57 is framed as mind, body and spirit rather than restrictive dieting or intense fitness trends.
- Gentle strength and balance work, such as standing on one leg or lifting heels, is presented as key for ageing bodies.
- Reducing screen time and prioritising real conversations is suggested as a way to ease anxiety and feel more connected.
- Simple grounding practices, like walking outdoors or touching nature, are highlighted as daily mood boosters.
- Attention to food quality, washing produce, and using holistic options is encouraged as part of longer-term health.
“At 57, wellness means something completely different to me than it did when I was younger. I’m not interested in another diet; I want a better life.”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This candid chat with Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance at age 57 centres on trading quick-fix diets and punishing workout trends for something far more sustainable: a life that actually feels good. Instead of chasing carb-free plans or intense gym sessions, she talks about moving from Jenny Craig and Atkins-era thinking to a holistic view of health that includes mind, body, spirit and community.
Elizabeth reflects on years spent pushing herself, getting injured in high-energy exercise classes, and living a chaotic, distracted life. Now, her focus is on gentler strength and balance – think standing on one leg while brushing your teeth or lifting your heels for a few minutes – and building a calm, grounded daily routine.
She shares how early mornings, beach walks with her dogs, touching grass or hugging a tree, and simply talking to friends on the phone bring far more joy than scrolling endlessly on a mobile. She raises serious questions about screen time, especially for young people, after chatting with two teenage girls who spend 8–10 hours a day on their phones. That concern folds into a wider conversation about anxiety, voyeurism on social apps, and the loss of real-world connection.
Elizabeth also talks about blue zones and Miami’s effort to become a blue zone-designated community, using it as a springboard to think about longevity, social connection, and food choices. From farmers’ markets packed with holistic stalls to simple practices like washing and soaking produce, she keeps asking: "Is this making me feel better or worse?" Threaded through it all is her nearly 20-year alcohol-free life, her changing priorities, and a deepening relationship with God, prayer, and meditation.
For anyone who’s tired of diets and looking for a calmer, more meaningful way to live sober and well, this conversation hits close to home and might spark a few changes of your own.
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