Aging, health, diet, a new decade and a New Year’s resolution
Posted By RichC on January 1, 2020
We’re not getting any younger … and in my case, I’m a bit more conscious of age creeping into my decision-making process. Things I did years ago like heavy lifting, working under a car then jumping up 
and back down after retrieving a required tool … or even the enjoyable laying down on the floor to play with my granddaughter like I did with Katelyn and Taylor in my 30’s … it is not nearly as easy or as automatic as it once was. Thankfully, I’m still in good shape (for 60 years young), but I definitely notice that it is not as easy as a decade ago.
On a positive note, I felt better in 2019 than in 2018, thanks in part to a focus on eating a little bit healthier and “trying” to to be a bit more active. The gift of a Fitbit this summer helped too, since it reminds me just enough (not annoyingly) to be more active. I may not always hit the magic 10,000 steps (see below break), but it helps having a target and goal. Since starting with the Fitbit in July, my weight is down and I physically notice the difference in my energy level and how I feel. I’m sure having a positive outlook and being a little more active helps, but suspect being a little more focused on eating healthier makes a difference too.
So with that, I’m making it my New Year’s Resolution to continue to focus on being active and hitting the 10,000 steps per day target … but will add a semi-healthy eating plan in 2020 to move closer to a Mostly Plant-Based (MPB) diet in following the advice of Dr. Michael Greger – info found in his two books: How Not to Die and How Not to Diet.
Obviously the “semi” means that I’m still planning to eat meat and some of the “not so good for me” foods (sugars, processed and fast foods), but I will make a concerted effort to add more from the whole food and mostly plant-based list. I’ve already asked Brenda to include a few more fruits, some new fruits and vegetables and some legumes that are currently non-existent in most meals.
