Healthy Aging Month is now, during the month of September. I didn’t know it was such a thing, did you? I try my best to eat right and keep healthy as you saw from my article “Keep Moving in 2024” and “National Eat Your Veggies Day.”
But why do I practice what I preach? I want to be the BEST I can be in all seasons of the aging process. Did you know this Healthy Aging Month has been around for 30 plus years? The purpose of this month is to take a look at yourself and see how you can celebrate the best way you know how through healthy eating habits, incorporating exercise and getting enough sleep. It’s also a day to encourage others to do the same, which I love doing!
Pick an Activity to Improve
The options out there are endless. Going to the gym and trying a fitness class, improving your eating habits, or adding walking for 30 minutes daily. Try any activity, but remember that success comes with consistency.
Share
Most folks like to share all kinds of things about themselves or what they are doing, if
you are one of these people, share a picture of your self doing that activity. Better yet start a little friendly competition and tag or text each other daily. This may even encourage some of your other friends to join in the fun.
Knowledge is Power
Start reading about how you can maintain a healthy lifestyle. Grab some books, magazines and learn about nutrition and health. Ask your doctor or other health care provider for some evidence-based information. The older we get the more prone we are to injury ourselves, so why not learn ways we can try to prevent that?
Better Sleep
The more active you are, your body and mind will be more tired. I encourage you to take advantage of that and get into a better sleep routine. At least 7-9 hours of sleep daily is ideal.This will improve your all-around health, concentration and motivation to continue trying to be the healthiest you can be.
Help me spread the word this month that it is possible to adopt a healthier lifestyle at any age. Let us “mature gracefully” by eating healthy, adding exercise, expanding our knowledge and getting enough sleep!
