Happy Birthday to me recently. I am glad that the amount of years that I have lived, hasn't been lived in poor health. Coach Dean wrote this article on Proactive Aging. That's really how I want to live, proactive in my approach to keep myself living.
"I know I am a year older, but I really don't FEEL any different than 10 years ago, in fact in a lot of ways I feel better. Do I really have to accept that getting older comes with unavoidable aches, pains and weight gain?"
Now don't get me wrong. I have noticed some physical changes that have come with the passing years. But they have more to do with recovery than they do with ability.
I have continued to get stronger in the gym, but the fact of the matter is I just don't bounce back from training or injury as fast as I used to. I spend more time on mobility work than I used to, and I can't pound quite as many calories as I used to and stay lean. When something gets tweaked, I am careful about addressing it, not ignoring it, confident it will eventually "go away". Part of that has to do with a little wisdom gained over the years from doing stupid things.
The bottom line is that good nutrition and lifestyle habits - regular appropriate exercise, healthy amounts of sleep, and stress management strategies, are the best tools to improve health span.
The good news? Those things are in your control. While we can't always change what happens to us, we do have a choice on how we are going to deal with the mess that life throws our way.
One of my favorite words is "resilience". One definition is; "the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, toughness."
We hit the gym to build resilience in our bodies. A strong, flexible body is less prone to injury and recovers more quickly from injury than a detrained body.
We nourish our body with healthy foods to support that training, to promote healthy cell function, and to build a rock-solid immune system that fends off the ravages of illnesses and the stress of life.
We practice stress management, have good sleep habits, and having some fun as part of enjoying a happy, healthy life.
Resilience doesn't happen by accident. There is daily effort and struggle involved. But it is worth it.
The focus of this report (I know, finally!) is to show you how to turn your happy and healthy on by learning to Eat Well, Exercise Smart, and Enjoy Your Best Life.
Don't let life just happen to you - be PROactive!
Coach Dean
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3 Simple Strategies for Living Your Best Life For As Long As You Can. Without starving yourself, doing exercise you hate, or stressing out about it.
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