So you lasted this long and you can still climb stairs, chew food, and remember how to read? Have you arrived at the great age of 50? There is a lot to do after 50.
Some of you got divorced, so getting "hitched" again is still a possibility.
Some of you became famous, or maybe infamous, whatever your preference.
Having more children is impossible for most, so relax and smell the roses whenever you can.
Are you looking forward to an early retirement? That's always great.
Life isn't over.
You have to change some evil ways to be around for the next few decades.
It is scary, right? First, is your choice of food.
No more saturated fats, sugar, corn oil, too much alcohol, additives and caffeine.
Wheat bread and grains would be a good choice, but are you sick of listening to all of the "healthy" foods segments on your favorite shows on HD TV? You have to live! Unfortunately, or fortunately, you could last until your 80's or beyond if you do listen to them.
What about getting those check-ups that you hate? Do it! This is the decade of decision whether you live or die! Hate to be morbid, but it's true.
Call your Doctor.
Next, is exercise, the dirty eight letter word.
Do you have to? Yes you do, or when you get to eighty, you will not be able to stand up from your favorite plopping chair.
You may choose the gym, but walking is really so good.
You get to pass all of the fast food chains and bite your nails! Biking is great, if you can still stand up without fainting from heights, and if your bike is not in the attic or rusting in the basement.
Some of you might like the challenges of whitewater paddling at 50.
Whitewater Kayaking is best because it uses all of your muscles, burns 4,000 calories after an hour of intense paddling class 2 or over, and you get to walk when you carry your boat down to the river or portage around some impossible rapid.
Plus, you are with folks who really do not care what you look like, how old you are, but respect your age and might even offer to carry your paddle.
Recreation paddling on a lake is an alternate choice for exercise, if you do not like being upside down and rolling up (takes a lot of practice) or if you like kayaking to be calm and secure.
Some of you might prefer a lake with serene waves.
It is your choice.
Also, there are hiking groups that are social and healthy.
They take you on beautiful trails that help train your body to fight the tendency to sit after 50.
Start getting in shape for hiking by taking a ten minute brisk walk, then take longer walks up and down hills.
Buy hiking poles for added balance, or a walking stick.
No, it is not a cane! Last, middle age spread is very infectious.
After 50, the lower half of all of our bodies wants to become very round.
Ladies and gents nearing 50, all sports are worth it and fun.
Fight that "middle age bulge.
" Just because everybody looks just like you is no excuse! That is your decision at 50.
Yes, 50 is the decade of changing your old habits and looking toward a brave new world.
Only you can make the difference in your home by moving around your furniture to bring in a stepper or weight machine, while following healthy recipe shows on HDTV.
See, you can be a new woman or man again.
It takes work, but it's the kind that will enhance your present and help you be around for your future decades.
Aren't you worth the change?
Some of you got divorced, so getting "hitched" again is still a possibility.
Some of you became famous, or maybe infamous, whatever your preference.
Having more children is impossible for most, so relax and smell the roses whenever you can.
Are you looking forward to an early retirement? That's always great.
Life isn't over.
You have to change some evil ways to be around for the next few decades.
It is scary, right? First, is your choice of food.
No more saturated fats, sugar, corn oil, too much alcohol, additives and caffeine.
Wheat bread and grains would be a good choice, but are you sick of listening to all of the "healthy" foods segments on your favorite shows on HD TV? You have to live! Unfortunately, or fortunately, you could last until your 80's or beyond if you do listen to them.
What about getting those check-ups that you hate? Do it! This is the decade of decision whether you live or die! Hate to be morbid, but it's true.
Call your Doctor.
Next, is exercise, the dirty eight letter word.
Do you have to? Yes you do, or when you get to eighty, you will not be able to stand up from your favorite plopping chair.
You may choose the gym, but walking is really so good.
You get to pass all of the fast food chains and bite your nails! Biking is great, if you can still stand up without fainting from heights, and if your bike is not in the attic or rusting in the basement.
Some of you might like the challenges of whitewater paddling at 50.
Whitewater Kayaking is best because it uses all of your muscles, burns 4,000 calories after an hour of intense paddling class 2 or over, and you get to walk when you carry your boat down to the river or portage around some impossible rapid.
Plus, you are with folks who really do not care what you look like, how old you are, but respect your age and might even offer to carry your paddle.
Recreation paddling on a lake is an alternate choice for exercise, if you do not like being upside down and rolling up (takes a lot of practice) or if you like kayaking to be calm and secure.
Some of you might prefer a lake with serene waves.
It is your choice.
Also, there are hiking groups that are social and healthy.
They take you on beautiful trails that help train your body to fight the tendency to sit after 50.
Start getting in shape for hiking by taking a ten minute brisk walk, then take longer walks up and down hills.
Buy hiking poles for added balance, or a walking stick.
No, it is not a cane! Last, middle age spread is very infectious.
After 50, the lower half of all of our bodies wants to become very round.
Ladies and gents nearing 50, all sports are worth it and fun.
Fight that "middle age bulge.
" Just because everybody looks just like you is no excuse! That is your decision at 50.
Yes, 50 is the decade of changing your old habits and looking toward a brave new world.
Only you can make the difference in your home by moving around your furniture to bring in a stepper or weight machine, while following healthy recipe shows on HDTV.
See, you can be a new woman or man again.
It takes work, but it's the kind that will enhance your present and help you be around for your future decades.
Aren't you worth the change?
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