Lisa D’Ettorre-Liguori says people are shocked when she tells them her age, as she shares her anti-ageing fitness routine and diet tips
Abigail Nicholson Content Editor and Almara Abgarian – Jam Press
12:17, 24 Feb 2026
Lisa D’Ettorre-Liguori in July 2022.(Image: Jam Press/@lisadliguori)
A woman claims she’s ageing backwards and regularly leaves people stunned when revealing her true age.
Lisa D’Ettorre-Liguori rises each morning “ready to train” with a toned figure that would embarrass most people in their twenties.
The self-assured mum-of-two is “proud” of her age – but remains “very intentional” about her lifestyle, encompassing her exercise routine, nutrition and skincare regime, which helps her appear decades younger.
Lisa’s physique is the product of dedication sparked by years of carrying excess weight, battling hormonal fluctuations, mental cloudiness and bleeding gums, all triggered by perimenopause symptoms at the time.
Today, she’s in better shape than ever – here’s what she does: from tracking macros to consuming sufficient protein, and committing fully to weight training.
“I’m very intentional about how I live. I am redefining what ageing can look like for women.
“I strength train multiple times a week, walk every day and include HIIT workouts a couple of times weekly to keep my cardiovascular fitness strong.
Lisa does strength training as part of her routine (Image: Jam Press/@lisadliguori)
“I plan my meals, track my macros, and make sure I’m eating enough protein to support muscle and recovery, which was a major shift for me as I aged.
“I protect my sleep, manage stress, wear sunscreen daily, stay consistent with skincare, and I no longer drink alcohol because I simply feel better without it.
“None of it is extreme, but it’s consistent. Those daily habits compound, and that’s what keeps me feeling strong, mobile, and energized at 64.
“Over the past six months, I’ve been following a ‘reverse diet’ to properly fuel my training so I can build muscle, not just maintain it.
“People don’t expect a woman in her sixties to live this way: strong, energetic, training hard, and fully engaged.”
The influencer said people typically assume she’s younger than her years suggest.
she said: “The number varies, but the reaction is often surprise. I take it as a compliment, but what matters more to me is helping people see that ageing doesn’t mean falling apart or shrinking back.”
Lisa resides in the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California, US, alongside her husband of 37 years, David, 64, with whom she has two grown-up children Jeremy, 30, and Kasey, 26.
Lisa D’Ettorre-Liguori wakes up “ready to train” with a trim physique that would put most twenty-something-year-olds to shame(Image: Jam Press/@lisadliguori)
The founder of Simple Beauty Minerals Cosmetics says keeping up her healthy routine means she avoids many of the common complaints experienced by others her age.
A vegetarian, she kicks off every morning with a minimum 45-minute walk, alongside three days of strength training and two 10-minute HIIT sessions.
Lisa said: “I’m not dealing with many of the common health concerns that often come up in conversations at this age, and I’m grateful for that.
“I wake up without aches or pains and feel ready to move and train, which reflects the work I put in consistently.
“I feel comfortable in my body and free to wear what I like, whether that’s tank tops, dresses, or something more fitted.
“[When I was younger], I followed the advice many women were given at the time; eat less and do more cardio, and it wasn’t sustainable or effective.
“I’m no longer interested in trying to be ‘skinny’ by undereating.
Lisa D’Ettorre-Liguori(Image: Jam Press/@lisadliguori)
“The biggest shift was learning how to strength train effectively, and also learning to eat enough, and to count macros in a way that truly supports my body. “.
Lisa shares clips documenting her wellness journey with her 8,389 Instagram followers under the username @lisadliguori.
She’s hoping to spark a discussion that moves beyond staying forever young, instead focusing on living well where health – not age – takes centre stage.
She also undergoes routine blood tests to stay ahead of any shifts happening in her body.
Lisa continued: “My family and friends respect my routines and understand that movement, training, and taking care of myself are non-negotiable.
“What’s been especially meaningful is hearing from younger women and even men who feel encouraged by seeing a different example of ageing.”
What Lisa eats in a day
Breakfast: Coffee with collagen and a plant-based creamer, oats with yogurt, protein powder, berries, a protein smoothies or protein pancakes.
Lunch: Egg white omelet with greens, avocado, low-carb tortilla or a low-carb bagel.
Dinner: Large salad with cottage cheese or a protein veggie bowl.
Dessert: Always a protein brownie yogurt bowl to “help me meet my protein goals in a way that still feels like a treat.”