Youthful Energy Found Again

Staying slim and trim just seems to get more and more difficult as you age. What happened to those years of youthful vigor? The good news is you can get back some of that endless energy you enjoyed in younger years. You can have a healthy, happy life with less worry and more fun!

A few steps to think about and hopefully help you enjoy the rest of this year:

1. Decide to be Happy. Ignore and forget the inevitable stuff that gets in your way. Put those negative thoughts and feelings aside as soon as you start to experience them. Turn them into a positive. Find something better - or more pleasant - to focus on! You're in control. Decide to choose a happier life!

2. Get at least 30 minutes of exercise - of your choosing - every day. Even if it's just a nice walk with your favorite loved one(s). Want to lose some weight, enjoy life more or achieve a better level of fitness? Kick it up to 45 minutes a day!

3. Turn off the TV for 30 minutes every day and read something positive. Or go to bed a little earlier and get a great night's sleep! The point is - enjoy that TV a little less and all that life has to offer a little more. You can always hear about the news tomorrow - or who won the latest round of your favorite talent show!

4. Get outside - connect with nature. Breathe in some of that fresh air and contemplate the all the beauty nature has to offer!

5. Choose to eat healthy foods. Even small changes can lead to a slimmer you. If you consume 100 calories a day more than your body needs, you will gain approximately 10 pounds in a year. So, what if you were to cut your calories - just a little - every day? One less beer. Or perhaps passing on that morning donut. Try a protein rich omelet instead.

6. Every weekend or so - take an honest look at where you are. What's working and what maybe isn't working out so well?

7. Enjoy the Journey. Share more time with those you love. Or find someone new to enjoy this great life with. Try something new. Pick up a new sport or past-time. Get out there and enjoy life. Life is short - don't you owe to yourself to make the best of this brief time we have?

8. Laugh more! Find something funny to read. Rent a funny movie. What have you got to lose? Except that frown on your face or the worrisome thoughts which get in everyone's way from time to time! Take the advice of that master songwriter back in the 80s - Don't Worry - Be Happy!