Top 3 Ways to Help You Age Gracefully

Are you clinging to the myth that aging is all a downhill trip? Do you think it’s impossible to lead a fun, entertaining and enjoyable life after 50? Do you feel like you’ve been put out to pasture?

The good news is, you don’t have to buy into the myth of the downhill trip with aging. There are many things that can be done to increase our energy and vitality as we age.

Here are the top 3 ways to help you age gracefully:

1. Stay physically active with movement and regular exercise. A new study reports that a sedentary lifestyle is worse for your health than smoking, leading to diabetes, cancer and heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of regular exercise. So what does that mean to you? If you are not exercising, start slowly with being more active and increase as you can tolerant. There are many options. 
2. Stay socially active with friends and family improves life satisfaction and has physiologic benefits such as decreasing inflammation in your body. How does one stay socially active? There are many options. If you need to establish a social network of real people, not just on social media. Volunteer at churches, library, retirement homes or organizations. If you are bored, get a job. 
3. Eat healthy, whole, clean food. The best quality you can afford in your budget. Any food made at home is better than chemical-laden, sugar filled processed food. Start slow, add recipes to your collection and increase your ability slowly. Start with breakfast. 

These top three ways to age gracefully are under our control and are life changing when applied. What can you do today to give yourself more energy and vitality? I challenge you to increase your movement 10 minutes each day and you will feel a gradual increase in your energy level. You have to move to lose the blues!

If you are struggling with low energy, loneliness or health issues, email me to schedule a free Discovery Call. It’s time to start adding enjoyment to your life again and get yourself moving in the direction of improved health. Healthy Aging with Betty. 502-295-6251 or bgreaver@gmail.com.