Tag: Aging

Before one of us starts to forget, body

Before one of us starts forgetting, i’d like to start remembering…

  • Our first bicycle ride.
  • Our first wondering about ‘what if’.
  • Our first walk at West Chester State College.
  • Our first walk in Pullman.
  • Our first walk in Glacier.
  • Our first walk in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
  • Our first walk in Royal Ranch.
  • Our first frisbee toss at West Chester State College.
  • Our first restaurant meal.
  • Our first home-cooked meal.
  • Our first peanut butter, banana, and honey sandwich.
  • Our first time holding hands while we walked to anywhere/everywhere.
  • Our first realization we couldn’t have children without help.
  • Our first 17-day bicycle trek across Washington State.

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An aging body

An aging body is a…

Gift.

Challenge.

Opportunity.

Final exam.

Ps. Repetition is the mother of all learning.

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How long do you plan for?

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During this 3-hour excursion, walked seven miles. There were stops (clock keeps ticking) along the way for pull-ups, planks, dips, animal observations. The no-gym gym workout took an additional 20-30 minutes before leaving home to walk.

While walking this morning, thought of friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors who’ve committed to an exercise regime.

At least a 40-year observation.

And then some questions reflexively began, effortlessly:

  1. How long do you plan to exercise?
  2. How long do you plan to eat better?
  3. How long do you plan to get better rest?

There’s only one smart, over-focused answer.

i don’t even need to say it.

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Interesting time in life, body

Walked 5 miles before starting today’s yardwork. Today netted 10 miles walking.

Interesting time in life.

A few grey hairs were the first sign.

And back in the day, i’d meticulously search for and remove the one or two that i could find. Seems like this was early 30’s. So more than half my life ago.

Seems like “crow’s feet” was next. The wrinkle around your eyes.

Willie Nelson inspires me.

My focus is in aging well. Meaning, accepting and surrendering that which comes with time.

And in the same breath, maintaining vibrant “senior” physical health.

So far, my only prescription medicine is daily vitamin B and D pills.

Additionally, i’ve self prescribed daily movement, rest, and nutrition.

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We earn our old

We don’t stop exercising because we get old. We get old because we stop exercising.

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