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Kerry:
Let's Assess 2008
from a
Health & Fitness Perspective!


Happy New Year!
How many of the above options did you tick? There are nine options. Did you tick more or less than half?

If your health and fitness is an important part of your life, as so many of us claim, you should be aiming to improve the way you feel, look and move each year.

Sure, it all gets harder with every passing year, but it's not impossible. There are plenty of examples of people  in the 40s, 50s and 60s who are as fit and healthy now as they've ever been. They may not have the potential to run as fast as they once could, or jump as high as they once did, but they are looking after themselves better than ever and reaping the rewards.

Tell us how many of the above options you ticked. Which ones?

underdown:

Aaaaaagh. Only 4 out of 9.  :P

(5, 7, 8 & 9)

Oh well. At least that was fairly average for the votes so far.

(only 3 voters so far?)
  :)

nakymaton:
Two years ago, I ran a marathon. Last year, I bailed on running a 10K that I usually run. So I've definitely lost ground recently. I live in a pretty athletic place, too, so even when I was training to run a marathon, I was only about average fitness for the people I know. This year, though, I'm planning to make more time for exercise. (And also not to eat dessert any more, except for special occasions - that should help with the weight.)

Kelda:
2009 - I need to get fit again! It dipped in 2008.

Kerry:
I'm pretty pleased with my general health and fitness as at the end of 2008. I ticked 6 of the options, 4-9.

I live on salads during summer, coupled with lean cuts of meat. Very rarely eat gravy and sauces. Never eat dessert. I eat fresh fruit following my evening meal and for snacks during the day. Usually have a couple of glasses of merlot with dinner, but never full strength - it's a one-third wine to two-thirds water combo. In winter, I eat lots of vegetables (I loooove vegies!), again coupled with lean cuts of meat. I've never smoked.

Though I do not follow a formal exercise regime and do not attend gym, I find a brisk 30 minute walk every day keeps my heart pumping.

Why didn't I tick 1-3? Well, even though I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle, fact is I am 59 and gravity tends to take control of the ole bod at that age. I guess I could go to the gymn and really drive myself, but I'm just not that motivated. Oh, and I didn't make any resolutions at the beginning of the year, so none were broken.

I'm happy the way I am.   :D

 

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