KHealth tips - Weekend Engagement

So, one of this weeks topics in the #weekend-engagement post was Health tips for those over 40. Being a couple decades over 40, I think I can provide a little feedback on this. Not that I actually follow all these or any other regimen on a consistent basis.

Number 1 is stay active. I think this is the most important over anything else that folks recommend. It over-rides nearly everything else in my opinion. And that's in whatever form and amount is right for you. Our bodies are designed to move, not remain stationary. Since I struggle with my schedule being consistent, I like to mix it up a bit as well. I think that mixing it up helps keep the brain and body challenged, rather than getting used to the same exercise movements every single day.

Number 2 is of course watch the weight. As if this hasn't been drilled into our heads.
For me, some days I ride (electric) bicycle, some days I walk, some days I do yoga, some days I do boxing, some days martial arts, some days swimming, some days a combination. That doesn't mean I'm an athlete, nor have I been able to drop the 30 lbs of extra stress weight I've been carrying, but every bit does do better than sitting in the computer chair or on the couch.

Number 3 is find a way to de-stress. Stress adds to the weight, at least for me it does a lot. I tend to stress eat. Out comes the junk food, the constant snacking, the extra drinks, the extra snacks with that, and don't get me started on the chips and salsa!

Per the picture above, de-stressing for me today was a nice long walk on the beach. Due to our recent move I am now close to the beach. In fact, today I had to go to the local Walgreen's to pickup a script. I decided to take ocean drive home down A1A and stop at the beach for a walk. Why? Because I can of course! Waves today were low, and nice to just walk in the shallows.

It was fantastic. I was pleasantly surprised that even on a Sunday afternoon, there were only 4 other people on the beach near the walk-over, and no one within sight at all to the South. I'll Post some additional pics and video later in the week once my Vimeo limits clear out.

I was definitely feeling crabby yesterday, and today's meeting with a live crab or three on my walk certainly brightened up my mood. May have to zoom a bit to see the crabby hiding in the sand.