People get obsessed with staying young. They want to find every little thing to make them look younger and feel better; often to the point where it’s debilitating.
When you’re always worried about “getting older” and what that means, you’re putting a lot of stress on your body and mind – exactly the things that will accelerate aging.
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Skin creams and beauty regimens have their place. But they don’t really help you stay young. They may make your skin a little plumper and moist, but that’s about as surface level as it gets.
Your diet is one thing that can influence your skin and appearance. Nutrients feed your cells what they need so they stay healthy and battle-ready. Sunscreen, of course, can help keep your skin protected too.
Exercise is great for longevity and youthfulness. It encourages physical capability, mobility, lower inflammation, energy, and blood flow.
As effective as these things are, attitude may take the cake. If you’re bogged down by the idea of aging, or that “it’s all downhill” after a certain age, do you really think any anti-aging effort is going to help?
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Don’t underestimate the power of your mind. Yes, lifestyle habits are very important. But if you think little of the idea of “age” and try to live and enjoy life to its fullest without age limitations, you’ll probably pass the years a lot better, and live longer, than those that obsess over it.
Put simply, don’t stress over aging. Don’t even think about it. Calendar years don’t determine your life. Live happily, take care of yourself, keep up with appointments, and watch the years pass by while you stay the same age.
If you need some help getting over your age, just remember who you might have been or always wanted to be. Take classes, go to a club, play with your grandkids, and start living with a greater zest for life.
About eight years ago, Mat Lecompte had an epiphany. He’d been ignoring his health and suddenly realized he needed to do something about it. Since then, through hard work, determination and plenty of education, he has transformed his life. He’s changed his body composition by learning the ins and outs of nutrition, exercise, and fitness and wants to share his knowledge with you. Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.
