I know you have heard a many of times, “you are as young as you feel” this is a true statement. In other words, you need to feel and look good. We accomplish this by healthy eating, exercise, laughter, positive attitude and just enjoying life in general. If you can accomplish all of this you are feeling pretty darn good over 40 and beyond!
Healthy eating is a big factor; it keeps your weight down, and does a great deal for your skin and overall well being. Drinking plenty of water is a must for everyone. Water helps your digestive system, gives you energy and keeps you from being dehydrated. If you are dehydrated you are probably feeling pretty lousy. Water also helps with metabolism and keeping your body temperature normal. Water is the first order of finding youth after40. Eat plenty of fruits and veggies, these keep the cancer and doctor at bay. Fruits and veggies also help maintain a healthy diet. If you want to know which fruit helps what, read my article “Have some Fruit”.
Exercise helps keep the weight down, boost metabolism, and makes you feel good just by accomplishing something worth your while. Exercise also helps keep the doctor away with the 3 main conditions that is threatening to all that are 40 and beyond. High Blood pressure, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes, exercising helps control all three and can very well keep you off medications. That along should make you feel good! No one wants to take medications if not necessary. Walking everyday can help with these issues, and if you are up to it take a gym class, buy a new workout video which ever you prefer.
I love to laugh; it is great for the body. Laughter reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and just simply makes you feel good. Life is too short to be stressed and serious all the time. Laughing also helps keep you stomach tight and if you laugh enough you could also shed some calories! This goes along with having a positive attitude. Remember, there is somebody out there that is worse off than you, so stay positive and believe me you will feel much better.
The fountain of youth after 40 is all up to you. This is your second half, enjoy it. Try following these simple tips and you will see the results to a healthier and youthful body!
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