How to have your cake and eat it…

Dear Subscriber,

I hope the start of 2025 has been kind to you! Let me begin by saying that 2025 will see the Alison Cork brand launching a number of new products, from a new home styling range to something tasty! More in due course…

But to begin at the beginning, the year kicked off at full speed with the launch of my new book. It all came about as I realised in my late 50s that I had neglected my own health, so went on a process of changing my diet and approach to exercise, losing a considerable amount of weight as a result and adopting a new approach to life.

This in turn led me to write my latest book (No. 6!) – ‘Fit & Fabulous Over 50 – how to rewire your second act’. It contains everything I learned along my three year journey (I’m 61 now) about how to eat, move and fundamentally reprogram myself for better health and fitness in the years to come. I can honestly say that the process was completely transformational, so much so that I decided to incorporate wellness into my lifestyle brand, as I think that for women over 50 it’s essential to take stock of yourself before that second act…

Fast forward to February 2025 and I’m thrilled to tell you that the hardback version of Fit & Fabulous Over 50 is now available through the website alisoncork.com, or if you prefer there is a pdf version eBook and a Kindle Edition. It has over 200 pages of info and tips on everything from mental health to diet, weight training, beauty tips and more. It also contains 47 of my favourite recipes – all low calorie, high protein and refined sugar free. I have poured my heart into this book with the intention that it should help other women who might be facing their mid life years with confusion or even dread – there’s no need I promise you, there are many practical, simple and affordable things you can do to rewire yourself for better health and fitness.

But don’t take my word for it – read what other people have said about us on Amazon:

“This book is an absolute gem! I’m thoroughly enjoying it and looking forward to trying out the delicious recipes; instructions are clear and the photos are stunning! Alison’s advice is practical, motivating and perfectly tailored for anyone looking to feel fabulous over 50! Highly recommend it!”

– Elizabeth Holmes

“I loved this book. Alison is inspirational, informative and honest. Everyone should read this!”

– Hannah Ward

Better yet, as a valued subscriber, just enter the special offer code FABULOUS20 at the checkout on alisoncork.com, to receive 20% off your first order. This promotion does not apply to purchases made through Amazon.

As a little taster (literally) I’m sharing one of my favourite recipes for Quark cheesecake. A high protein cross between yoghurt and cheese, this Quark cheesecake is simply delicious and weighs in at just 124 cals a slice, and contains NO refined sugar – who said you can’t have your cake and eat it…

Turning to what else is happening at Alison Cork living in the months to come, home is still very much on the agenda. I shall shortly be launching a new interior styling concept – it’s still under wraps but we hope to have the first offering to you in time for Easter. A little clue… we’d like to make it easy for you to put together those very personal styling ideas that make your home unique to you and guaranteed to have your friends and family admiring your creativity. Watch this space…

Finally, in this still dark and somewhat wet second month of the year, we think you deserve the chance to win some uplifting bubbles - and healthy ones too!! A recent discovery of mine has been the ThinK Wine brand. Developed by Katherine Jones, ThinK Wine is a Prosecco and Sparkling Rose that packs all the punch of an alcoholic fizz, but at 11% ABV has just 62 calories per glass and 0.67g of sugar per glass. I drink it myself and can say hand on heart it is a fantastic and health conscious compromise if you like bubbles!

We are giving the opportunity to win your self a copy of Fit & Fabulous Over 50 plus a bottle of ThinK Prosecco. 

Do follow me on social media where you will find loads more content on house, home and healthy living – Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and X. Links to all can be found in the footer of this email or over on my website.

Until March and with my very best wishes,

Alison.