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August 6, 2014

Aging With Ease and Grace

I am so delighted to have recently reconnected with a friend from my past.

Our children went to preschool together. Shortly after the end of the school year, Charlotte and her husband Alan moved from Connecticut to New Jersey so their two girls could get situated in kindergarten. Although we were good friends, we lost touch. You know how that goes – young mothers get super-busy and our focuses and priorities shift with our responsibilities. And way back then, there was no internet or cell phones, which admittedly now makes things a whole lot easier on a lot of fronts. Our children are now inching their way toward their 30s…and Charlotte is about to become a grandmother. The cliche, “where did the time go?” never felt so apt and so raw.

I won’t hog this platform right now – though I easily could, by telling you how wonderful it is when you can pick up almost where you left off – but this blog post today belongs to my new-old friend, Charlotte, who has taken a similar path to mine, and immersed herself in the health field by becoming a certified holistic health coach and nutritional expert.

Somehow I’m not surprised that our paths would merge, nor am I surprised at Charlotte’s infinite wisdom. Here she is:

Do you wonder from time to time how you’ll look when you reach 70? or 75? Do you think about how your health will hold up? Many women worry about getting older. If you haven’t given this any thought, good for you!! You’re probably doing just fine. On the other hand, if these thoughts have passed through your mind, you’re also doing fine…. you just may be a little curious, wondering how you can possibly impact how your life will unfold.

We all know how important our mind-set is in terms of our overall health. There have been many studies done on individuals with a positive attitude and how that translates to overall good health. So, how can we develop a healthy attitude as we get older? Here are some of my thoughts about that….

  • Feed Your Mind

Everything you eat becomes YOU. Eating lots of vegetables and some fruit as well as good quality protein and healthy fats is vital for overall good health. Eating foods of various colors is important for bringing in those antioxidants that clean up those free radicals. And, free radicals damage your cells and accelerate the aging process. The consumption of high nutrition super foods like some of the best medicinal mushrooms could prove to be fruitful in improving overall health and reducing the effects of aging by promoting good sleep, boosting immunity, improving mental health, and a load of other benefits.

Eating Smart = Thinking Smart!

 

  • Keep Hydrated

Water is key to healthy skin and a healthy body. You should drink half your weight in ounces of water. Ex: 120 lbs. = 60 oz. of water.

  • Eat Healthy Fats

Many of my women clients tell me how they were told to stay away from fats because they are not good for them. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Healthy fats are ESSENTIAL for good health. And, our brain needs fat! Some good sources are grass-fed butter, ghee, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil and avocados.

 

  • Exercise

You’ve heard the term, “Use it or lose it?” Well, when we’re inactive or have succumbed to couch potato status, our muscles begin to weaken causing us to feel lethargic and tired. According to Mark from Mark’s Daily Apple, the human body is designed to conserve precious energy. If you are sedentary, you are sending a clear message to your cells (e.g., your muscles, bones and brain) that they aren’t necessary. Your muscles weaken, your bones shed their valuable osseous material – thereby even your mental capacity begins to slowly deteriorate.

 

  • Manage Stress

While stress can help us in emergency situations with the release of cortisol, it does not help us when we are chronically stressed. Chronic stress ages us! Do whatever it takes to reduce your stress, whether that means getting rid of toxic relationships, getting off a junk-food diet, quitting smoking or exercising more.

 

  • Get Good Sleep

I often talk about sleep because I feel it’s one of the most important components to good health. Sleep is crucial for cell repair and regeneration. Try to get 7-8 hours each night. Everything feels better when you get a good night’s sleep.

 

  • Think Like a Child

Remember the fun you had as a child? Even if you were playing by yourself in the dirt or in your room, you were most likely very happy. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “You’re as young as you feel.” I like to think, “You’re as young as you tell yourself.” If you’re always complaining about being tired or sick, then you’re “tired and sick.” Train yourself to think positive thoughts. This is YOUR life.. You’ve earned the privilege to live it with joy and happiness.

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  1. Irene S. Levine says

    August 7, 2014 at 7:54 am

    You left me dying to see a picture of you and Charlotte!:-)

  2. Lou xoxo says

    August 7, 2014 at 8:11 am

    I feel so energized by your words. It’s all so obvious but the reminders are so important. Thank you…Sheryl.

  3. Lisa Froman says

    August 7, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    Yes, that is what I want– to age with ease and grace. I’m glad you reconnected with your friend!

  4. Rosalba Gordon says

    August 7, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    I’m happy that you reconected whith Charlotte, and this is a good reminder about what’s realy important in life, Thanks Sheryl.

  5. Kerry Dexter says

    September 4, 2014 at 8:26 am

    how interesting that you and Charlotte’s interests in health converge. I am sure you have much to talk about — including the good points made here.

  6. ruth pennebaker says

    July 13, 2015 at 11:41 am

    What a lovely start to my day to read this, Sheryl. Thank you.

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