GET-A-WAY

When was the last time you had a little get-a-way? Taking time to escape from everyday stress and routine to relax and rejuvenate helps us stay young, stay healthier which leads to happier longevity.

A few months ago, my husband and I spent the weekend in Lake Arrowhead, CA. It was relaxing, quiet, and absolutely beautiful. The lake was clear, blue and calming. We found a super little shop in Lake Arrowhead Village with teas and the best Crepes I have ever eaten. Umm…. Various teas may provide health benefits with antioxidants for anti-aging, cardiovascular, weight loss, anti-cancer, arthritis, increased energy.


Looking for healthier longevity after 50, leads us to many places and things. Whether we get-a-way to the mountains with lakes, fresh air and trees, the desert for that warm, dry climate or the seaside with beaches, sand and balmy breezes, life after 50 should be a healthier and happier time in which to do these things. A healthy longevity is something to look forward to with great expectations. Traveling to your next get-a-way doesn’t have to be far away or expensive. It can be only a few miles away or hundreds of miles.

Where and when will you have your next get-a-way?

HABITS FOR LONGEVITY

Webster’s Dictionary defines a habit as an acquired pattern of behavior that has become almost involuntary as a result of frequent repetition. Those who enjoy healthier longevity, stay young after 50 usually make a habit of doing certain things. Are your habits working for or against you? Find out How Fast You Are Aging.

Is your habit to get 7 hours of sleep each night? Well, it should be. I need that much sleep to do all the things that fill my day and feel good.

Use your brain by learning something new, maybe a new language, doing Crossword puzzles. In today’s world there are many languages to choose from. These are excellent, fun ways to keep our brains active. The brain works the same way our muscles do. We either use it or lose it. The choice is up to you.

Regular exercise as a habit leads to a healthier body in many ways, helping to prevent age related illnesses. Walking in the sunshine and fresh air is an excellent exercise that also helps relieve stress.

Enjoy time with friends and family doing fun things together. My family lives in another state, so my husband and I have close friends that we enjoy spending time with. Meeting new people increases your circle of friends. Relaxation and laughter also enhance the anti-aging process, leading to a healthier longevity.

Eat at least 5 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables. Good nutritional food has huge benefits for staying young, eliminating foods high in fat, calories, sodium and carbohydrates. This helps to maintain a healthy weight and keep that waistline trim and fit. Drinking plenty of water everyday keeps you hydrated and helps flush toxins through your body.

Don’t forget to BREATHE. Deep breaths help detoxify, relieve stress, lower blood pressure. Just think how good you feel after taking a good deep breath, expanding those lungs, stretching those muscles.

What habits do you need to change?

ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING

Mental attitude shapes your health, your outlook on life, your vitality leading to a healthier longevity. If you think you are old, you are. If you think young, you act and feel young. I am determined to stay young as long as I can. My attitude has always been, I am only as old as I feel. I FEEL GREAT.

People have greater longevity today, but not necessarily healthier. After turning 50, anti-aging became my way of life. My husband and I live as young as we can, and have good friends much younger than we are. I stay active walking, decorating my home, physical work like painting, tiling, floors, removing wallpaper. My husband still rides his Harley and plays a few rounds of Racquetball. Most of the time, I eat healthy, nutritious foods, I’m not perfect. Do things that are FUN.

Reading labels on prepared foods can really be an eye opener. Choose to eat well. The food we eat, how we exercise, how we think, all have a tremendous affect on our mental attitude, longevity and health. One more thing I always do is take good nutritional supplements everyday. Check out the products I like.

How do you improve your mental Attitude?

KEEP IT MOVING

Most people want to stay young after 50, enjoy a healthy life and have fun.

My husband and I love to dance. He is great, celebrating 71 years soon and enjoys a very active longevity. We like to have fun. Dancing is fantastic exercise. It is important to stay active, keep those muscles moving, the heart strong to stay young. There are many activities that provide excellent exercise if dancing is not your forte,. Whether you are 50, 60 or 70+, there are ways to get started by first checking out these tips and ideas.

Exercise increases your energy and stamina. I stretch in the privacy of my own bedroom and enjoy going for a nice walk several times a week, enjoying tropical palms trees nearby and the beauty of the mountains in the distance. I listen to music and inspirational CDs as I walk. Whatever your preferred form of exercise is, tennis, golf, aerobics, bicycling, yoga, walking or tearing it up on a dance floor, just get out there and MOVE IT to achieve a healthier, happier longevity.

How do you keep it moving to stay young?