I spent the day surfing the internet for inspiration...and information...about how to "stay lovely" in the physical sense. Many of the exercise suggestions for the 50+ demographic were not so focused on how to address the major issues of what happens even to those of us who ARE consciously taking care of our bodies and are generally "fit". Most of what I found assumed that a woman past 50 needed to start with quarter-mile walks and if using weights, start with no more than 3 lbs--accompanied by the strong caution to check with one's doctor before beginning an exercise program! I walk 4-5 miles regularly, can dance to a band's music for hours and have had my intervals of spending time doing weights at the gym with no problem. However, I am also aware that the last decade has brought about physical changes that are different than a younger woman's goals of just needing to "tone up" or "lose a few pounds".
While this blog started out as a concept of "body", I am clearly aware that much of what it takes to "stay lovely" has to do with mind and heart and spirit as well....ever moreso as the years tick on.
I don't know where this blog will go...or if anyone will read it...or if will be just a journal in which I put my thoughts out in front of me so I can see them from another angle. It will be "the walk of the yogi"...in which awareness is more important than the destination.
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