Tina Woodley - Every Day, One Day Younger

EVERY DAY,
ONE DAY
YOUNGER

TINA WOODLEY

Copyright 2016 Tina Woodley.

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ISBN: 978-1-5043-5138-6 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2016902251

Balboa Press rev. date: 02/25/2016

CONTENTS

The fountain of youth. For many of us, its a perennial dream; always present, never realized. We spend the better part of our adult years tracking down its elusive lair, never quite realizing that the fountain of youth is right in front of our very noses.

I wrote Every Day, A Day Younger not for myself, but for you as a guide to turning back the clock. Its principles apply to all stages of this intriguing journey we call life. After reading Every Day, A Day Younge r, you will look younger. You will feel younger. And most importantly, you will finally understand that age is not only a number but a state of mind.

Every Day, A Day Younger goes beyond mere physical fitness. Its approach is entirely holistic, one encompassing aspects of your spiritual, intellectual and emotional health at all levels.

I wrote this book from my own viewpoint; that of a woman over 50. A time which traditionally coincides with the big change, also known as menopause. Yet I did not feel any of the so-called changes. I waited for those so-called hot flashes to warm me up. They never came.

It is time to see age in a new light.To do so, you must see getting older as simply another life experience; another new beginning. For me, I like to think of myself as ageless. My hair may be getting thinner, but I am not getting any spots on my hands and face like so many woman around me. Im not more tired than before. If this is what over 50 feels like, then all women should have this experience! For me, age has always been a question of mind over matter. And as long as I dont mind, what does it matter?

There was, however, one dramatic change. It seems I went to bed one night with a small waist and got up the next morning being 6 to 8 cm large. I have a stomach where there was none before. It took me a whole year to understand what was happening to me. I felt powerless over the hormonal changes taking place. I knew there must be something I could do.

I tried a philosophical approach After all, isnt 50 the new 30? The fact that I exercised all my life, I did not realize the importance of my active lifestyle and what a big difference it made in adapting to the aging process.

My friends were still telling me how young I looked. People who met me for the first time thought I was 35 - some even thought I was younger. Men younger than my daughter (who is 29) would make passes at me, not knowing I could be their mother.

Thank you sport! Thank you exercise!

Exercise is like the Tin Mans (or womans) oil can. It can help to counteract many of the negative results of aging, including:

Increased body fat

Decreased bone mass

Diminished strength

Flabby arms and thighs

Muscle and joint stiffness

Impaired balance

Slower metabolism.

If thats not enough, exercise has been proven to preventatively combat the potential for heart attacks, strokes, osteoporosis and diabetes. Nor are the benefits of physical activity isolated to simple physical results; they actually play a significant role in emotional and mental well-being. Simply getting your muscles in motion helps alleviate tension and depression. Neuroscientists have long touted the links between vigorous physical activity and increased serotonin and other forms of happy hormones.

If you have not exercised in a while however, please consult your doctor before you begin. A licensed medical professional will be the wisest choice in evaluating the best exercise program for your specific needs. Begin carefully. Do not overexert yourself right at the onset. You may find yourself needing to do aerobic activity up to 30 minutes six times a week or weight training three times a week, but pace yourself. Moderation will prevent overall strain that can damage your body for weeks after injuries (if not longer.)

But exercise is just one part of the story. As I mentioned earlier, I believe in the holistic process, which not only involves diet, exercise and a fundamental understanding of nutrition, but an integral and overall higher awareness of life.

I wrote this book to share my insights on a different approach to your lifestyle, and to present a toolbox for optimal health. If I can change but one persons life as a result, then its surely been worth it.

In good health,

Tina

PART 1
LIFESTYLE

Chapter 1
AGING AND ATTITUDE

Tool 1: Tap Into Your Inner Fountain of Youth

I feel like I always have, but I look older. Still, I feel young! I hear this quite often. Maybe you said it to yourself as a positive statement. After all, it is a good feeling, being young. The problem arises when the way you feel contradicts the way people perceive you.

Other people particularly in your age group might see your physical shell and make rapid assessments: You need to slow down. Arent you a grandmother? Arent you too old for that aerobic class? It might be acceptable to hear that from a younger person; after all, thats still the way they routinely think. Doctors, on the other hand, are notorious for this misconception. So, no matter where you are or whom youre with, hold firm to this truth: You are as young as you feel.

Tool 2: Learn From Lewis Carroll

In the poem Father William, a young man asks an older gentleman how he managed to stay so fit despite his age. At first, Father William is patient. But finally, in the last stanza, he gets fed up:

I have answered three questions, and that is enough,

Said his father. Dont give yourself airs! Do you think I can listen all day to such stuff? Be off, or Ill kick you downstairs

Speaking of poetry, reading and engaging in cultural activities helps keep your mind active and alert. Thats why you need Tool 3.

Tool 3: Enrich Your Inner Life