Today’s my birthday.
Do we really get wiser with age or is it just the fact we pay more attention to those things that are truly important?
Birthday’s are hard for me. But today I choose to celebrate the 5 biggest lessons I’ve learned from being 45.
Overcoming doesn’t mean your challenges go away. It means you have the tools and strategies to make hard or dark situations manageable. I’m knocked down (hard) regularly, but I continue to get back up! Joy can still be experienced in the middle of overcoming. Joy and overcoming is a process, not a destination.
The past 10 years navigating health conditions has literally been a part time job. Because I’ve been persistent and open to ALL options of treatments, I’m in the least amount of pain I’ve been in my entire life! The body is capable of being realigned through consistent effort. It’s changeable at any age. I’m grateful for the tribe of professionals that work on me and keep me functioning.
More isn’t better, better is better when it comes to a fitness program. Adapting my workout program around challenges, I’m actually faster and stronger today but I’m working out less. Age is just a number, what you do daily impacts your fitness level more than age ever will!
Movement is therapy when done appropriately. Exercise by doing things I truly love energizes and heals. I’m grateful for hiking, cycling and BodyGym. I use movement to feel my best. Sadly, in the past I’ve used exercise as a punishment or to numb, but I’m grateful I use it appropriately now. My healthiest doesn’t look like my leanest at this moment, but I’m grateful I truly put health above aesthetics. It’s hard prioritizing this way at times, especially being in the fitness industry, but I wish I would’ve learned this in my 30s.
Learning, growth and improvement can be experienced at any age! I love knowing that our ability is based on our efforts. Our only limitations are the ones we put on ourselves. Aging well is an ongoing process that’s worth every effort!
Today I’m blessed to say I’m stronger, healthier and happier at 46. It’s my wish that more people experience the gift of health. I’m grateful for a career that helps me be my best while witnessing thousands of others improve.
Celebrate with me today by moving! Regardless of the weather or your schedule, get in 30 minutes of any exercise.
Pay attention to the blessings of movement—-how you push yourself when you want to stop, how your strength is improving, how great you feel after you finish, and how energizing movement can truly be!
Celebrate your beautiful body and the fabulous experiences it allows you to enjoy! When you do, you’ll light the world with hopeful energy and joy!
I’d love you to join me tomorrow morning at 8:30am MST for a LIVE Facebook BodyGym workout! Just go to my Facebook Page by clicking here.
During these interesting times let’s become stronger together!
Enjoy this little BodyGym tutorial filmed back in March with my new friend Danielle. If you need your own BodyGym, just click here!