Fitness Fun & Facts: Aging “Great”-fully

“Aging” can be a touchy subject around people in my age bracket.   The fitter people tend to feel good, motivated, positive, less sensitive to age.  Those of us in the 40 – 50+  age range that have not maintained a high level of fitness may look back and think “I wish I stayed fit!”.   We often feel it’s too late to become fitter and healthier and think that we are too old to make lifestyle changes or to be more physically active.  We shudder at the thought of each birthday because we are “getting older”.

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Motivational Moment: Foundations for a Healthy Lifestyle

It is easy to be sedentary in today’s world.  There is a machine or service to do things physically and mentally for us and this is causing a large percentage of the population to skip healthy nutrition and to be inactive.  What’s worse is the population that thinks they are active and healthy but are not. 

There is hope however in that many people are discovering a need to change their lifestyle to improve their health and fitness. 

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Nutri-Know: Delicious Protein Shake Recipe

Nutritional Knowledge You Can Use

A healthy balanced diet strengthens and supports your immune system, nourishes your body and mind, and can help you recover from workouts and continue to lead an active lifestyle. 

Nowadays, quickly and easily preparing a healthy snack drink can be a challenge.

I have been using a protein shake recipe for several years to help boost my post-workout recovery.  This has worked great for me and it can be a quick snack or an occasional meal replacement. 

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