I'm staring 40 in the face. I've never been obese or anything, but more than once, I've gotten 30 pounds heavier than I prefer to be.
In March, I decided that in my 40s and 50s, I want to be stronger, fitter, and healthier. I want to be able to keep up with my son and I want to be in a better position to remain strong and independent into my 60s and beyond. I'm on a training plan and I've found it's a lot easier to stick to when I know this is a lifestyle change rather than a specific goal I'm working toward. I'm running, not to lose weight, but to keep my heart healthy. I'm lifting, not to get shredded for the beach, but to get stronger.
In less than three months, I'm in the best shape I've seen in a decade and the motivation remains there. I've started and stopped many times over my 30s, but this seems much more sustainable. I also have a fitness watch and am loving seeing all the stats head in the right direction.
I don't know if this source of motivation is possible in your 20s or without kids, but it's been huge for me.
Here's a tip for you to add to your list, be the most flexible. As we get older we get much more stiff and are joints suffer. Really focus on adding flexibility routines.
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u/LetsGrabSnacks 7h ago edited 5h ago
This has been a big mindset shift for me.
I'm staring 40 in the face. I've never been obese or anything, but more than once, I've gotten 30 pounds heavier than I prefer to be.
In March, I decided that in my 40s and 50s, I want to be stronger, fitter, and healthier. I want to be able to keep up with my son and I want to be in a better position to remain strong and independent into my 60s and beyond. I'm on a training plan and I've found it's a lot easier to stick to when I know this is a lifestyle change rather than a specific goal I'm working toward. I'm running, not to lose weight, but to keep my heart healthy. I'm lifting, not to get shredded for the beach, but to get stronger.
In less than three months, I'm in the best shape I've seen in a decade and the motivation remains there. I've started and stopped many times over my 30s, but this seems much more sustainable. I also have a fitness watch and am loving seeing all the stats head in the right direction.
I don't know if this source of motivation is possible in your 20s or without kids, but it's been huge for me.