Get Into Shape After 40?!?

by

BazookaJeff

So you just turned 40 yesterday or in the last 20 years, and you think it’s all downhill from here. Actually, I’m pretty sure everyone thinks that, and assumes that is just the way it is. We’ve all heard of these “freaks of nature” that age 70 climb Mt. Everest, run a marathon, etc.; however, for us average people that’s just not going to happen. Either that or we are going to hit the lottery, hire some young hot fitness trainer and get a whole bunch of plastic surgery. Getting into shape is no longer possible!

Nine short months ago, that’s where I was. Since that time, I’ve accomplished alot, and I’m not really old – I’ll be 44 next month, nor am I as young as everyone seems to think – which I like. I’m actually proud of my age. Do people really not like to tell their age because they think they look older than they really are? I’ve discovered a program that works for me with a lot of variety, a livable diet, and now a lifestyle that is is truly a lifestyle and not a passing fad for me. Mine is P90X, which is one of those infomercials on TV and something that I would have scoffed at a year ago. This one works, but I never tried another, so I can’t say they don’t as well. My point is that getting healthy over 40 is possible. You can be the hot one on the beach with 6 pack abs, or be accused of being 10 years younger than you really are. I actually quit smoking after 30 years of solid tobacco addiction and lost another 20 lbs. With rising medical and life insurance rates it is time to make a change. My key has been to keep focused on my results, set goals, get involved (I’m actually a paid fitness coach now) and keep going! I’m not a high pressure sales person or anything like that, just a fellow mid-lifer that believes in what they are doing and believes that anyone can do it, as long as you are reasonably healthy and ready to stop making excuses. The premise is very simple. Lean muscle burns fat. Traditional dieting burns muscle and fat, so when the diet stops the weight comes back quicker and goes higher than before the diet started. I was a victim of this yoyo effect. Actually, I’ve always been proud of my ability to lose a lot of weight in a very short amount of time. Of course, as the clock ticked the metabolism slowed down and you know the story. Now I’m back playing hockey and the fastest skater on the rink. I’m driving the golf ball farther. I’m taking the stairs because they are faster and I’m not going to be sucking for air at the top or in the middle. Of course everyone is different and my results are outstanding and guess what, I’m really happy! My wife has been doing the program as well since seeing my results first hand. I’m not going to claim we have the perfect marriage, and I’m sure one probably does exist out there, but I will say that she is much happier, healthier, and more even keel since starting exercise. Her mood swings are virtually gone! The secret to feeling youthful after 40 is exercise!! And, you can do it yourself! There’s no need for expensive exercise equipment, a personal trainer, or a gym membership that won’t be used past the first payment. It is time to get into shape or maybe even get back into shape. See my site for more information or find something that works for you, but just do it!

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Get Into Shape After 40?!?