Fit Life After 60
The Scoop
I am so excited for the new year! At this point there is no way but up in my mind. We all have been through so much. I have lost loved ones to the pandemic and I know so many people who have also. So my goal this year is to keep on taking care of myself, to set new and higher fitness goals and to be forever grateful for my health.
I am pretty good about taking care of myself. Last January I set goals to take off a few pounds of fat that had settled around my waist which is an unhealthy place to carry weight. I succeeded in my goals and moved through most the year staying on track. Over the summer and through the fall I had a more than usual work load and got a little off track. We have spent the past few years downsizing as I have shared with you and we finished that project just this past fall. Now I have nothing on my plate but to focus on stepping up my fitness game.
The Journey Of A Fit Life
I know a lot of people don’t do or like New Year’s Resoultions, but I do. I have always listed my general goals for each new year and find I am more suceesful when I write them down and approach them with intention. I also keep them realistic and something that I can accompish happily or with joy.
I think of this whole process as part of my fitness journey. Staying fit is not a one time thing, it is a journey with the real goal being a lifestyle where you are healthy and happy or at the very least content and at peace with your body and mind. There are no short term fixes.
I will share with you the fact that I suffer from High Function Depression. It began after menopause which is very common. It can be a real struggle sometimes to take care of myself. This blog is a huge help in motivating me to do what I know works best for me. I keep this space as uplifting as I can because it is a way for me to shift gears sometimes. I know what it is like on some days to not be able to lift my chin off my chest. I just wanted you to know that I am not pretending here, life is rough sometimes and focusing on the journey instead of an outcome is one way to look at all the ups and downs with hope. We should never let hope die.
This year my journey will include:
Run more regularly, the most helpful thing I have found for relieving my depression
Sign up for a few 5Ks, I love to race
Lift weights more regularly to build muscle, so important as I age
Make sure I do my yoga more consistently
Cut out more of the bad fats in my diet that I love ( I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, fats are my kryptonite. Even Bologna heaven help me. Haha.)
Put more ejoyable activties on my calendar (more walks, hikes, taking pictures of nature (We are planning on getting an RV for trips around the country.)
Socialize more with family and friends as soon as it is safe to do so
Thanks for stopping by!
Peace!