Happy Birthday to Me, Proud to be 43!
My actual birthday was yesterday, but I was so busy I didn’t have time to write! Another year gone by, time for a little reflection…I’m 43 and I’m the fittest and healthiest I’ve ever been….who woulda thunk it? LOL! In my late 30’s I used to dread turning 40…I considered it to be the start of a long decline into old age. I saw myself with permanent middle-aged spread, with nagging health problems, and God knows what other age-related problems…..how stupid I was! When I finally got off my ass and started improving my lifestyle at the age of 38, I realized that I was my own worst enemy!
To anyone who uses aging as an excuse not to be fit and healthy…wake up! It’s amazing how the body responds to the right kind of physical activity and nutrition. Anyone, no matter what fitness level they are starting from, and no matter what physical limitations they may have, can benefit tremendously from exercise and clean eating! At 43 I’m stronger, more muscular, and leaner than at any point in my life. I’m full of energy, have a more confident and positive attitude, and I’m looking forward to the years to come with anticipation about what I will accomplish as I continue my bodybuilding and healthy lifestyle journey!
I celebrated my birthday with a day of healthy eating, a long walk, and a good deadlift and chest workout in the evening. Life is good!
June 8, 2008 at 8:46 am
I too will be 43 soon. I have kept in shape and feel 29. I just have to say I am sooo glad to hear someone elso say not to use age as an excuse. And you are absolutely right about the right exercise and healthy eating.