How to stay in shape as you reach 40

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Many of us are a few years away from reaching 40 and can not believe it is true. While 40 is the new 30, it still sounds old. So, how do you stay young?

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Healthy food
A positive attitude
Exercise shoes
Weights
Kids (or a large dog)

Step1

Age is really a state of mind. Do not focus on the fact you are nearing 40, but that you feel better now than you did 10 years ago.

Step2

Dress younger than you are, act younger than you are, and don't take life too seriously.

Step3

Eat healthy during the week and splurge a little on weekends. Avoid fried foods, heavy sauces, red meat, and creamy desserts.

Step4

Wake up early and take a long walk, hike, or run. Being outside early wakes you up and make you feel envigorated for the rest of the day.

Step5

Get into the gym at least 3 days per week and lift some weights. Old guys don't lift weights so if you are...you must not be getting old.

Step6

Make time to chase your kids (or big dog) around every day. Nothing keeps you younger than trying to keep up with their boundless energy.

Tips & Warnings

If you don't have kids, chase the neighbor's kids around
Don't lift too heavy weights -- do at least 10-12 reps
Go high protein and low carbs; try and avoid all fried foods
Get outside as much as you can
Check with a doctor before you start lifting weights or change your diet.
Make sure the neighbors are OK with you chasing their kids around

Comments

bmi57 said

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on 10/30/2007 These days you really have to make sure the neighbors are OK with you chasing their kids, I had to laugh, that was funny. Great article. Thanks.