It doesn't get any easier!

So I turned 40 this year! No big deal right? Wrong! A very big deal when you are constantly trying to stay fit and stay on track. As our body ages we change and not for the better! More of this, less of that. If you are like me you wonder what's going on! Don't get me wrong I feel better now than I did at 20 and look better too I might add but I often wonder...am I an old lady? I mean really? I joke about it and call myself old all the time! If these were the frontier days I'd already have several grandchildren and one foot in the grave and probably just a few teeth I might add. Nonetheless it's 2012 and the best part about living in this age is that we are educated with how to keep our bodies running like a well oiled machine. But do we follow the advice of doctors and health experts? Sure we like to think that we do but in our lazy society we often want overnight success and a quick fix pill. If I thought something like even existed I would jump on it but it doesn't not for the long haul anyway. I feel a definite difference in trying to maintain my weight these last couple of years which just means I have to adapt. Make the the necessary changes to conform to my body's needs. The best thing you can do is listen to your body, watch and observe and take heed. You know what works for you and you know what doesn't. If not, consult your physician and find the path you need. Last Sunday, September, 16th I ran the Navy 5 Miler for the third year in a row. I thought wow I'm older I'm in a different age category now in the race and I'm as determined as ever to do better than I did the two previous years and I did! I was ecstatic that I ran 5 miles in 54:47! Now what's my goal for next year? Hmmmmm