MY Sihat - MY Health

At my age (secret!) and that I am still working I want to combat my age war and taking all effort to remain the best of health.  Some common perceptions about women my age would be that there is some spare flab at the hipline, wrinkled necklines, etc and I wanna change that perception that with a positive mindset, it will change the mind of many women of my age to have a positive thought of aging gracefully.

I see changes in my life when I heed to exercise and improved diet.  Right from the start I remind myself, better start now or it will NEVER happen!  Know this.... diets by themselves do NOT WORK!!! You have to add exercise too, and that’s why I try my level best to sustain my aerobic exercises, senamrobik and the hiking/climbing adventures. 

In my opinion people who wish to remain relax during the aging journey must understand that they must cast out their mindset that reaching ‘golden age’ is not a time travel to the ‘world of seeing time pass by’ or sit in the rocking chair outside the verandah and waving ‘Hi’ to any stranger that passes by.

Dangerous.. so got to be careful

The wiser ones would be those who will be traveling around the globe with spouse or friends and may be some taking back the role of  ‘nanny’ of their grandchildren.   It is definitely a better way of living than those who I mentioned in the 2^nd paragraph.

 

In today’s world where health or medical bills are nightmares, try to see in another perspective about how keeping fit and healthy will enlighten health hazardous.  Adequate awareness and precautions are needed for prevention of any diseases.  We may struggle with time and various commitments but consciously do you know that any form of excuse will be defined as the ‘reason and the cause’ to be unfit.

Are you having a bad time trying to resort to exercise?  It is something to be ashamed of if you blame ‘time’ or if you blame ‘work’ and worst of all if you blame ‘body fatigue after work’.  Put up a fight and stop believing that doctors and medicine are the ones can cure your disease. Admit it that prevention is better than cure.  A healthy lifestyle and physical activity is always the best method of prevention known to mankind.

Some simple steps that have kept me kicking at this age are just,

Exercise whenever I can in my daily life

Drink loads of water at all times

Have a balanced diet or meal plan

Healthy mental health

Why did I mention mental health? Well, it's how we cope with life that has has so many challenges and undetermined outcome.  Some may even call it emotional health.  This I wish to relate to our moods, our adverse expressions, the way how we see things, etc.

At my office.....

Do wonders for your body and mind and i.e. boost up your energy level with constant awareness of physical exercises. At the same time, you will notice that you will discover much better mental health, increase self-esteem and self-confidence.
 

Make sure you don't sprain your back

I am blessed with a good physical trainer, i.e. my loving hubby who coaches me endlessly about enriching healthy lifestyle.  He says, “we are what we eat… and what you put in is what you get out”.  

Stretch and touch my toes

Last but not least, have goals while you wade through the 'aging journey' and enjoy life's pleasures.

Music is the best to accompany me whenever I need a break from stress and therefore, getting the feel of the beat during my workouts are the remedy or should I define it's the tranquilizer for my unbalanced 'self'.