Rob Lowe turns 60 next month — yes, that’s right. And in this exclusive interview, eat wellactor and current host floor Talk about lifestyle habits for healthy aging.
Back in October, we first spoke to Rowe about her favorite Atkins snacks, her ideal last meal, travel tips, and more. Currently, through his partnership, atkins‘, we dug deeper into Lowe’s daily rituals, as well as her views on the nutritious lunches she enjoys when she’s busy on set and her views on sobriety. Read on for personal details.
eat well: Your birthday is coming up, do you have any advice on aging healthily?
Row: I think it’s both physical and mental. What is important for your body is a sustainable and consistent regimen. It’s not a special diet, it’s a way of life. That’s why I’ve been an Atkins spokesperson for many years. Since my 30s, I’ve followed a diet that’s low in carbohydrates, rich in healthy protein, and mindful of carbohydrates. It’s sustainable, doable, and easy. I also work out a lot, but more for how I feel than anything else. It really helps my head and thought process, and it’s usually outdoors. I think it’s very, very important to get outside, even if you live in a place where the weather isn’t great. And I’m very lucky to sleep long and well. And I sleep a lot.
And that spirit, which I think is actually even more important than the physical element, is maintaining a natural curiosity about life. You have a great story in your life because you remain curious, interested, open to new things, and actively seek out new things and memories. I think these two together make for a really great recipe for everyone. Of course, it was the same for me.
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eat well: Do you have a morning routine that you follow? Night routine?
Row: My life is divided between when I’m working and shooting, and when I have free time and spend a lot of time at home. I have to wake up for hours at work, so I try to sleep when I’m at home. I try to milk that watch as much as I can. When I wake up in the morning, I start by drinking a cup of coffee, do a little prayer and a little meditation, then go to the gym. Then, after the gym, I eat my first meal and do all the other busy work that needs to be done, like office work and emails. In the afternoon, I try to get outside, whether it’s surfing, going for a walk, or anything that gets me outside to get some sun on my face and some air in my lungs. At night I’m with my family and dog, it’s that simple. My life outside of work is really, really, really simple.
When you’re working around the clock, water and coffee are all you need to start your day. Drink lots of water and then eat a delicious lunch. Sometimes I train during my lunch break. I even did an entire TV series where I trained every lunch break.it was west wing, I did it for four years. I used to go to the gym every day at noon, but not so much anymore.
eat well: What is your favorite lunch that helps you stay satisfied on set?
Row: I’m a creature of habit. I have a cycle of foods that I love. Today I had tostada salad and grilled chicken. I definitely eat it once a week. El Pollo Loco’s deliciously seasoned chicken with coleslaw and side of beans is another one of a kind. Eat chicken kebabs with hummus and Greek salad. Then make a lightly breaded chicken parm and miso salad. By the way, all the lunches are very delicious. And I’ve been known to do protein-style In-N-Out burgers and drink sparkling water or water with lemon. It’s very simple.
eat well: What advice do you have for people who are starting their sobriety journey? Do you have any misconceptions about sober living that you would like to debunk?
Row: It’s a very personal choice for everyone. In my case, I got sober on May 8, 1990, but I was at a stage in my life where I realized that my relationship with alcohol was harmful. I think a lot of people experience that. That can be really detrimental. But more insidiously, I think it’s something that you probably don’t really notice until the negativity in your life accumulates in infinite little increments over the years. The concept of “Dry January” is a testament to people who want to experiment with, “What would happen if I took this out of my life for a while?” It’s in the zeitgeist in a way, but it certainly wasn’t a few years ago when I first quit alcohol. There are many other options today. They have great non-alcoholic beers, non-alcoholic wines and lots of mocktails.
When I became sober in my mid-twenties, my biggest worry was that somehow I wouldn’t be able to enjoy it as much as I was now, or that I would have to find another way to enjoy it. I remember thinking, “Okay, what am I going to drink at Dodger Stadium?” Maybe I’ll never go there again. ” I mean, what’s the point of going to Dodger Stadium if you can’t drink beer? Of course, I’ve been going for years and it’s really great, but I had a moment of readjustment. I think it’s gotten a lot easier thanks to some really fun non-ALC products that are out there.
Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
