Tag / Over 40

This question came in in the past week from another site for which I contribute Strength Training commentary, VitalHealthZone.  Given that the writer and I share the same age, I thought it was purposeful to share my response, given perhaps the differences in our perspectives on managing peri-menopause and the required work, nutrition and support of a body over 40+

I remember the first time I saw those tight, strong arms on Linda Hamilton in the first Terminator movie.  Way back in the day....circa 1991.  They were fierce and powerful.  I wanted them.   

No it is not!  Getting back to the "You" that once was.  Losing that last 10 pounds leftover from the new, beautiful baby.  Eating to support the work you want accomplished. Staying clear of the temptations that drag you back down into the hole.  It is not easy  making changes or maintaining the changes after they are made.  I know!  It can really feel like a B#!TCH at times.     But you know what?  If you don't keep pushing forward you find yourself stuck, frozen and completely immovable.  At the end of the day, month or year that state is far worse than the battle...

It is truly a full-time job staying healthy. Especially if you feel like you are pushing the heck out (and up) of every inch of your over 50 year old body!