By David Tepera, April 10, 2024
Recently, I was having a conversation with a small group of senior citizens. The topic was circled around when life ends and preparing for death.
Of course, it’s important to have your affairs in order when that day comes to not burden your family. But, my message was that life only ends when you give up, not death. This is why we opened Ageless Muscle.
Listen, you’re reading this article, so shut your laptops, get out of the recliner and start making the days count. There’s so much life to live for. Yes, as we get older, we will never be pain-free, but so what?
I’m in my 60s and know there are certain activities that are off my list. No more snow skiing, long-distant jogging on hard pavement, or riding bulls and other extreme activities. OK, the bulls was only a joke, but you get my drift.
Being a little broken is your wake-up call to start exercising and lifting weights. I don’t know how to express enough the importance of a weight resistance program. This is your game-changer. We see it every day in our gym.
Eighty-year-old Terry owns 12 acres and personally trimmed all 22 trees. Seventy-year-old Kim paddles a kayak, along with freshwater fishing several times a week. The list goes on to the elderly enjoying retirement because they regained their strength. We hear the stories of returning to golf, gardening, hiking and traveling. Bottom line, quit counting the days, and make the days count. Life is right out that door you stare at, so get moving.
What activities do you miss the most? Why have you given up? What will it take to enjoy that part of life again? Did you and your spouse enjoy walks around the neighborhood? When was the last time you went dancing? Why not have a date night and act like youngins again?
One day last week, the weather was beautiful, so I told Tina to drop all the stress of work and let’s head to Kemah Boardwalk for lunch. I can’t tell you the last time I’ve been on a rollercoaster, but we road the Bullet and had a blast.
Sometimes, you have to step away from the boredom and find the child in you. Quit the stinking thinking of counting the days, and start making the days count.