Monday, December 22, 2008

Don't Blame it on Age

By Ike Lowe

It's a fore-gone conclusion that with age, our bodies change. Unlike when we were young, now fat is stored in places we have to be concerned about.

The metabolism slows and the digestive system doesn't work as well as it once did.

There is one constant and this constant is forever present and that is that if you eat too much food and drink too much alcohol coupled with a sedentary lifestyle, you will gain weight. Also, the shape you're in can be affected by the hormonal changes in your body.

Many people use their age as an excuse for being over weight but this is not acceptable. Consider how many elderly people there are who are still slim, fit and healthy and you will see that age is not an excuse.

We abuse our bodies with the poor lifestyle choices we make. As we age, the poor lifestyle choices multiply and the end results are; overweight and other related health problem brought on by poor nutrition.

Throughout your life, you should maintain your fat percentage at an optimum level. By doing so, the health benefits are large like; a better quality of life, reduced dependence on medications and save money on costly medications and avoiding other health related problems as you age.

You can benefit from improved nutrition and exercise at any stage in your life, no matter how old you are.

You will live longer and happier by reducing the excess levels in your body fat.

Starting on an exercise program and taking care to improve your nutrition is the best way to turn back the body clock and it is never too late to start winding back the years. Obviously the sooner you start the better but starting is the essential ingredient that you need right now. - 15683

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