I’m not giving up:
SUGAR
SALT or
DIET ORANGE CRUSH SODA
SUGAR can cause weight gain, drops in blood sugar levels, increase my risk for chronic diseases and is addictive.
SALT intake can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney damage, fluid retention and increased risk of stroke.
DIET SODA can lead to increased cravings for sweets, disrupt my metabolism, increase my appetite and can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
I am still not giving them up.
On the more positive side, I’m not giving up:
YOGA
WALKING 10,000 STEPS A DAY or
PLAYING WORDLE and JACKS
YOGA increases my flexibility, improves my posture and mood, reduces my stress and helps me focus and concentrate.
WALKING 10,000 STEPS A DAY enhances my mood, helps me maintain my weight, increases my energy level and improves my digestion
WORDLE, the word game I play daily, expands my vocabulary, maintains my cognitive skills and improves my memory.
And playing JACKS keeps my fingers nimble.
I’m not giving up on TESTING even though the number of tests a baby boomer can take is exhausting:
GENOME SEQUENCING
MICROBIOME TESTING OF THE GUT
or
ORGAN CLOCKS
GENOME SEQUENCING analyzes my genetic make-up and tailors treatments and medications to suit my specific needs.
MICROBIOME TESTING OF THE GUT is a useful tool for understanding my gut health and implementing interventions to improve my overall well-being.
ORGAN CLOCKS are tests that measure the overall aging of my different organs.
Too much information.
On the more positive side, I’m not giving up:
GETTING A POLYGENIC RISK SCORE TEST
INCREASING MY PROTEIN INTAKE or
TRACKING MY SLEEP
GETTING A POLYGENIC RISK SCORE TEST basically analyzes my DNA to tell me about my risk for getting common diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s.
INCREASING MY PROTEIN INTAKE to about 90-100 grams per day will improve my muscle mass.
TRACKING MY SLEEP to be sure I get more deep sleep, which is essential to clearing waste products from the brain.
I’m in.
Also, on the more positive side, I’m not giving up:
TAKING ADVICE FROM A FAMILY MEMBER
WEEKLY READING OF THE WSJ’S OFF DUTY SECTION
FOLLOWNG MY OWN INTUITION
TAKING ADVICE FROM A FAMILY MEMBER, who tells me that now that he realizes how difficult being a parent is, he has forgiven all of his mother’s errors and learned to focus on her massive achievements.
WEEKLY READING OF THE WSJ’S OFF DUTY SECTION, where I learn from over-60 fashion influencers that denim is an “ageless” staple.
Here is part of the accompanying photo:
Notice the jean jacket displayed prominently. (Just like the upcycled jean jackets I sell – shameless plug!!!)
FOLLOWING MY OWN INTUITION and bucking the consensus of the high school reunion committee who nixed a DJ due to so many of our classmates using canes and walkers. So even if we can no longer physically dance, how about renting a Karaoke machine? Why pass up an opportunity to sing with my beloved classmates all those heartfelt Rock ’n Roll songs from the 1960’s – like “My Girl” by The Temptations?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3KJ7d2qBoA&feature=youtu.be
Keep Preserving Your Bloom,
