I’ve taken quite a break from my blog and from my Facebook
page, which used to be “Fit After 50”.
In just 260 days, I will be 60! What a privilege! Let me start by saying
my updated “Fit After 60” Facebook page, and this blog is not just for persons
60 plus! And it’s not just for women! Men need to take care of themselves as
well! I will be sharing lots of good information on nutrition, health, exercise
and self-care. I do all my own research
to write my blogs. For those of you who
are not familiar with me, I held personal trainer certification from
2011-2017. I still keep up on much of
what’s going on…and with nearly 40 years of nutrition background, I know quite
a bit. (I know I will never know it all!) So I’m excited to be back into my
blog, and publishing my “Fit After 60” Facebook page. Please feel free to share with family,
friends and co-workers, as there will be much to benefit from what I blog and
post. I left many of my previous blogs because there is a wealth of information
there.
Now, to get into what I’d like to discuss today…what I call
the ‘seasons of life’. I made a little
chart to map out those seasons:
Birth to 20 years old Spring Early (birth to 10
years)
Mid
(11 to 17 years)
Late
(18-20 years)
21 to 40 Summer Early (21-30 years)
Mid
(31-37 years)
Late
(38-40 years)
41 to 60 Fall Early (41-50
years)
Mid
(51-57 years)
Late
(58-60 years)
61 to death Winter Early
(61-70 years)
Mid
(71-77 years)
Late
(78 and beyond)
I’m in the ‘late fall’ season on my life. Where are you? I’m sure many of us over 50
years of age would agree that time has passed so quickly! And when I really
think about it, many of those things were over half a lifetime ago! Not
everyone makes it to 40, 50 or even 60, so what a blessing to experience those
years of life! Embrace the change, and do everything you can to stay
healthy. It may require a bit more
effort on your part, but having balance and flexibility, especially after 60 is
necessary to keep you independent! And of course, let’s remember….health is
wealth and for a long time I’ve said “living well is the best revenge!”
Yesterday I watched a really good documentary made just last
year titled “That Sugar Film”. For the
novice, the information it contained would be eye-opening! For me, it was
simply reinforcement in what I already knew. I personally know the health dangers
of refined white sugar. Even so, I’m
human, and it’s very much an addiction for me….as it is for millions of others
of all age groups. Getting refined white sugar out of your diet and life can be
very challenging, because it’s in so many products…ones you wouldn’t even think.
I’m working on eliminating it yet again! I have no excuses for allowing it
back, only myself to blame.
Another issue as we age….men and women alike, but more so
women, is weight gain. The “change of
life”….perimenopause and then menopause itself presents new issues to deal
with. Again, another area that will
require that extra effort on your part.
Poor nutrition is a slippery slope, and can quickly have snowball
consequences. Compromise in eating
habits can get you into some serious health issues. I am thankful that I have not drank any soda
pop for about 15 years now. The
documentary I watched had a lot to say about pop, and none of it was good! So,
if that’s one of your vices, I strongly urge you to get it out of your diet! If
you need a “crutch” to help you get through the withdrawl, do some juicing or
eat fresh fruit.
There are so many healthy habits to look forward to blogging
about and sharing with you. We all get older…every day. Cannot avoid it! If you have any questions, please contact me. I will do the best I can to help. For shorter
nuggets of information, I’ll post on my FB page. Thanks for joining with me as we journey
through the seasons of life together…making the most of each day and being
mindful of the blessings in our lives.
