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Fit and Fabulous Over 40

Posted on August 27, 2010
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Okay, so you’re in your 40s (which is the new 30 by the way), you think that you’ll never feel or look like you did when you were younger. You think that you’re too old to make positive health and wellness changes. Well, I have news for you. That’s not true. It’s never too late. First, age is nothing but a number it’s a state of mind. We’re only as old as we feel. Often times, we put limitations on ourselves because of our age. I believe that we should not let it dictate or define who or what we are (personally, I’m never growing up). :-)   

As we get older we want to take special care of our bodies as well as our hearts and minds. We want to eat as healthy as possible. We want to stay as physically active as we can. We want to take time for ourselves to nourish the soul. All of these things contribute to being fit and fabulous women.   

First, change your mind set about being too old. If you’re not exercising start to do so. Try to strength train 4-5 times a week and include a cardio regimen in addition to a wellness class such as Pilates and/or Yoga. Go for a massage every once in awhile. Take quiet walks or go walking with a friend. If you’re not eating right, eat healthier. If you need to see a nutritionist to get started then by all means do so. Be diligent about your health and make sure to get your annual exams. (see February Newsletter)

As I’ve stated before, we’re so used to putting everything and everyone ahead of our needs and wants. We get lost in the mix. It’s very important to take charge and enhance our lives by incorporating these necessities.

I fall victim at times to not following my own advice and you know what, it doesn’t feel good.  If I haven’t worked out, I feel out of sync.  If I haven’t done Pilates work, even as simple as my breathing exercises, I feel out of balance. I try to get a massage every so often because of the physicality of my work.  I do remain diligent about scheduling my doctors’ appointments. I do  stay pretty disciplined with my eating, but allow more freedom on the weekends to enjoy myself.

No matter what your age, you can be Fit and Fabulous Forever!!! :-)

 

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