Ageing ain’t no joke.As some of you know I’ve had a pretty tough week or so with my amazing father in hospital for four night stint. With his 83rd bday just around the corner it’s been incredibly stressful, feeling helpless, unable to help him as we didn’t know what was wrong, but thankfully he was allowed to come home in time for my nieces bday.And now I am in a position to help him, as best I can, but the most inspiring thing about the experience is he wants to help himself, and be responsible for his own health. He has a greater appreciation of importance of a high nutrient, high protein diet and movement to preserve as much muscle tissue as he can, so he can continue to have some independence. All this at the ripe old age of 82, something people a quarter his age struggle with.No matter what age you are, I can’t stress how important good nutrients, gut health, mindset and movement are. If you want to live a long rewarding life, it is imperative to do what you need to to stay strong and survive. In our society we take so much for granted: – Access to fresh food- The ability to move- Access to mental health services – Access to health care and facilities- Friends and family to support usWhile we may all have varying shades of these things the one liberty we do share is the right to choose, to make most of what we have available to look after ourselves the best way we can. To be grateful for what we do have, and the power we have to elicit change.We can’t stop time, but we can take steps to optimise our health, despite the hand we’ve been dealt. By treating our bodies with respect, challenging ourselves/our thinking, and being willing to take responsibility for our own circumstances we can make the most of the time we do have.What can you do today to stay strong, optimise your health and not just survive, but thrive?
Making Change
Be brave.Heading back into the gym this week may seem a little daunting.You may not look the same physically as you used to.You may not feel the same mentally as you used to.You may not move as well as you used to.Be humble.You may not be able to lift as much as you used to.Or push as hard. Be better.It’s better to start now while the safety measures are strict and the gyms are capped so they’re quiet. The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll reap the benefits.Have patience, leave your expectations at the door and enjoy training again in the open space with equipment you may not have used in months.Work on establishing those healthy routines and habits once more. Consistency is the key to making long term change. Above all be proud of yourself, it’s been a tough year and you are doing this for you. Don’t forget that and let your fears and anxieties stop you from working on the new improved you!#bebrave #behumble #bebetter #workout #gym #fitness #health #selfimprovement #strong #justlift #train #work #strength #selfcare #selfesteem #mentalhealth #prestonpt #southmelbournept #melbournept #wereback #strongerthanyouthink
Be brave.Heading back into the gym this week may seem a little daunting.You may not look the same physically as you used to.You may not feel the same mentally as you used to.You may not Read more…