I love taking my grandkids for a walk around the block. It gives their parents a few minutes of peace and quiet, and it gives me some special time with the kids. We get to enjoy the little things, like the puppies that are in the fence just a couple houses down the street. The statue of a little girl with a kitten at her feet. The 4 flamingos next to one house (and yes, we count them every time!). The car that is always parked ON the sidewalk, so we have to hold hands and go single file to stay on the grass and out of the street. The house on the corner with some wooden monkeys hanging from the tree.
These are the things that the kids will remember, more so than any fancy toy that I could bring.
A few years ago, I would have missed out on this type of activity, because I was out of shape and would have had a hard time navigating the very uneven sidewalks, and the crouching down to look more closely at the cute statues or to pet the puppy. Not to mention getting down on the floor in the house to put the train track together!
I actually feel healthier at 55 than I did at 45! Would you like to know how that happened? Here are the 2 things that brought me back to a healthier version of myself, so I can enjoy this new phase of my life without pain.
Losing weight
My husband came home from his annual physical with an order to lose weight. He did some research and decided that low carb was the way he wanted to go. At the time, I was just over 200#, so I decided that it would be a good idea for me to join in as well. I made a goal to lose 30#. I wasn't thrilled about avoiding my favorite foods, like bread, pasta, and sugar. I definitely wasn't thrilled about adding in a bunch of green veggies! However, it didn't take long for the pounds to fall off, which made me feel great! I lost 45# in 6 months, and have been maintaining that for the past 6 years.
Anti-oxidants in a bottle
I found a couple of products that provide nutrients that my body needs to thrive. They support my joint health, improve my energy level, and provide anti-oxidants to repair some of the day to day damage that accumulates at a cellular level. The end result is that I can bend and move without discomfort.
Would you like to enjoy better joint health? Would it make it easier to enjoy your grandkids? Every body is different, but we are also very similar! I'd love to chat with you to see if what I use would be a good fit for you, too!
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