I have always thought of myself as moderately active and in pretty good shape.
When I was younger, I’ve heard elderly people in my life say “for my age” added to the end of sentences as we age.
So now at 47, slowing down, aches and pains, tired, cant keep up, all good things come to an end sooner or later … ????
WOW! That’s really what I have to look forward to? Seriously!?
I must admit that our circumstances in this past year (2020) have made it easy to fall into an unhealthy lifestyle. Mentally, Physically, and emotionally.
Shaking off the past year and focusing on selfcare, health inside and out, has brought me to this. I am not in the shape I thought I was but that’s okay! Gives me the drive to get to a place where aging gracefully will be fun and easy.
Getting to the flexibility point, a few months ago I started a home program and realized that my sedentary lifestyle has consequences. See mentioned above, I’ve become the elderly group.
Tired, less active, and just no ambition to do anything puts me at higher risk for heart disease, diabetes, injuries and more.
Being more flexible will help with posture, balance, sleep issues, reduces anxiety, muscle tension and soreness. Therefore, keeping you younger longer! {without the latter}
Things to help with flexibility are such things as simply walking 4-5 times a week for 30 mins will be a great asset. Burning the extra calories, help control weight and sugar levels. Trying new healthy foods will also help with inflammation and pain in body. Also stretching every day. Here is a start on your flexibility journey!
Also, remember to make it fun and listen to your body. Start slow and low, work your way up. Doing a little is better than nothing at all.
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