Sounds like an awards show -*cue music* and get me off the stage!!! I do want to thank all of you for your kind remarks regarding my impending old age. I don't feel like I'm quite there yet, and God willing, I'll still be up and at 'em for many years to come.....BUT (yes, there is always a disclaimer) I'm going to have to do some adjusting hither and yon. I will do that, and I will not give up what I've started. It is never too late to begin, and to throw in the towel now would be just plain dumb. I'm going with the theory (apologies to Teresa) 60 is the new 40!! And a particular thanks to my beloved Primary Child for the very kind words.....yes, dear, you're back in the will. :)
To assist me in my new, albeit a bit slower, health routine, I have purchased a pair of those funky MBT (or whatever) walking shoes. I figure I might be going a bit slower, but there is no reason I can't at least try to derive extra benefit from those little strolls. After only one day, I do kinda feel a bit of "pull" in my calf muscles. I hope it's real and not psychological. I must say, I do look quite "snappy" in my new shoes. Very hip, if I do say so myself.....and I do. They claim to even be beneficial to your butt muscles.....we'll just see about that!!!
The Perfect Child and the Primary Child (and family) will all be here for the weekend. The Perfect Child is participating in a golf tournament as my partner, so she will be here until Thurs. She is also hoping that a sojourn at our house will inspire her to get back on a more healthful dietary track. She seems to slip up come dinner time.....not enough time to cook after working late. Fattening, quick stuff seems to be the alternative. This may give rise to the challenge I mentioned in my last post. Three nights of healthy meals per week, plus at least one meal, b'fast, lunch or dinner on the weekend. I've got that challenge nailed down completely, but I'm hoping it will motivate RazInAZ, too. She admits she needs something, and I know from experience if I attach a monetary reward/payment to the challenge, she will go after it with reckless abandon. The kid will never pass up an opportunity to make money, or give away what she has needlessly. Cold hard cash is the key. :) Wonder where she gets that????
Thank you all again for your support. I know it sounds like an old Bartles and James commercial, but I do appreciate all of your kindness.
I hope you have a wonderful time visiting with your family. I loved you post from yesterday. Who cares how old you are? What matters is that you are out there working on your health, and using technology to do it!
ReplyDeleteI'm 43, and I forget my twitter password all the time! In fact, for a while I forgot I had an account. I'm still trying to figure out what to twitter about!!
Go with it girl. I'm going to use that fraze forever. Who says at 60 you can't feel 40. I'm hoping to always feel 30. I think if we keep it up there is a darn good chance of it. Your daughter will pick up the habit easily, since she wants too, though money is a good motivator.
ReplyDeleteHope the walking puts an extra spring in your step. Have a great weekend with the family.
Most of the kids reading this won't remember the Bartles and James commercials. Hope that doesn't make you feel old... ;)
ReplyDeleteBartles and James was popular for a reason. Good going with keeping it up; aches and pains aside. You're doing great.
ReplyDeleteI think when you like something in your life, it makes you feel younger..like love, or something...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. A good reminder to all of us that no matter what age we are, the changes that we are making in our lives will greatly affect our future!
ReplyDeleteWho's Bartles and James?
ReplyDeleteAs I will be 50 in a few days, I am embracing my age too V, and actually I don't know who Bartles and James is...not because I am too young to remember, I just forgot!! :-/
The cinnamon pickles are sooo good. It's almost like candy. :-) I'll have to post a recipe soon!
ReplyDeleteOnce at a wedding a friend gave a toast and said, "Tonight is kind of special. Here's to good friends." Suddenly we were all in a Lowenbrau commercial.
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