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Staying Young and Energetic

24th June 2008

Staying Young and Energetic

People are often surprised to find out my husband is over 50 and I am quickly coming up on the big 5-0. I don’t think either one of us look our age and, having a 12 year old daughter definitely helps keep us young. We have to keep up our energy in order to keep up with her!

For me personally, I try to do a lot of things to keep my mind sharp. I’ve always heard that keeping your mind active helps with your health and keeps you younger. There really are so many things to do, but having a hobby is a huge part of this. My sewing works wonders for me. Not only do I have to do planning, using numbers to calculate fabric quantity and reading of patterns, but I do occasionally take classes to learn new sewing techniques and methods. I even bought a complicated sewing machine that also has computer software. When I use that software to create embroidery designs, I am really working to keep my mind sharp!

I also like to play word games which I do a lot with my daughter. One of our favorite games to play together is Brain Age Academy. She usually is much better at it then me, but I’m always just happy to be successful at the game, even if I’m not the winner.

Physically, now that it’s summer, we work out a lot outside in the yard as well as in the swimming pool. I do have a treadmill too, and it hasn’t collected too much dust lately. My daughter also got me hooked on Dance Dance Revolution which is a fantastic way to keep in shape. I’ve burned a lot of calories, even if I’m laughing the entire time due to my lack of coordination!

Eating healthy also plays a large part in keeping our minds sharp and bodies healthy. I try to make sure that most of our meals are well rounded and balanced with plenty of vitamins. Fruit is pretty prevalent in our house too, there are too many health benefits to mention with fruit, but the natural vitamins you get from eating it are a huge part of why I eat it.

Vitamins such as B12,B6 and Folic acid are known to help keep the mind sharp, and promote energy and stamina. B12 isn’t the easiest vitamin to get and I hate shots, so the thought of receiving vitamin B12 shots is not a pleasant one. Sublingual B12 though, is designed to go under the tongue and directly into the blood stream. A much better, and safe alternative to B-12 shots.

Having a 12 year old means wanting to be around for a very long time. We need to do what we can to stay healthy and energetic. How about you? You can Try Sublingual B-12 from Trivita today.

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  1. 1 On June 25th, 2008, Chris said:

    ack, you are not EVEN 50 yet, you look - 30 - :) I hit the big 45 next month. But I do believe that if we keep our mind busy, learning and whatnot, we stay young. My son is 13 so I know what you mean about that! Have a great week.

    Chris’s last blog post..just read my blog

  2. 2 On June 25th, 2008, Kids Games said:

    Have you tried flax seed? My Dad turned me on to it. I like to grind it up and put it in pancakes and waffles. I also take flax seed oil pills each night before I go to bed. In addition to that and standard vitamins, I always take a fish oil pill each night. Preventative steps!

    Moreover, I think having engaging hobbies (like sewing or reading or whatever) is a great way to engage your mind.

    My last comment is on travel. As we get older (especially when we hit retirement), I think it is really important to travel to places you have never been before. REALLY challenge your mind with new thoughts and ways of the world. Staying active doesn’t mean traveling around the same town in the same car each day. We need NEW experiences as we get older to tap into and develop new parts of our brains.

  3. 3 On June 25th, 2008, Ladyhawjcj said:

    You sound like me and my husband. I am 50 and he is 51 and we have an 11 year old daughter and a 10 year old daughter. I have a treadmill too but I have to admit that mine is collecting dust. Having young children keeps you young too.

    Ladyhawjcj’s last blog post..The Proud Grandma– Photo

  4. 4 On June 25th, 2008, lynne said:

    Ladyhawjcj - Well, I didn’t say my treadmill was completely dust free! I was doing good there for a while, but I haven’t been to good about exercising lately.

  5. 5 On June 30th, 2008, David said:

    Hmm. I am 45, with daughters 4 and 7, so that puts me in the same range, just a few years behind. Gotta keep fit.

    “Hiking at 100″ is my motto. Hopefully I’ll be able to live up to it.

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