#40 Fitness

I think this is one of the best ones yet! After doing the questionnaire I guess I need to plan for another 50 years of life. http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/HealthAge.html
My life expectancy came out at 102.2. I was more surprised by my health age. I'm 54 and my health age was 33.2 on the questionnaire. Does that mean I will live another 69 years??? aaagghhh!!! As long as I'm healthy and fit...gotta keep exercising and eating lots of fruits and vegatables...fewer sweets and more fish. I know...I know...off to the market I go.
Because I am exercising I pretty much eat whatever I want to. I could never count calories or count points. I just know what's good and what's not. A little treat now and then is good for you, so don't deny yourself. Just plan for it.
My BMI was 22.2 which is in the healthy range. http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/BMI.html Check out yours.
My calorie requirements were 2498-2678. http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/CalRequire.html
I was surprised by that number since I've read about the 1200 calorie diets and how to lose weight. How could someone survive on 1200 calories? I've always known that you should eat more than 3 meals a day. The body goes into a starvation mode if it doesn't get the calories it needs. Breakfast is sooooo important in the morning to break the fast of the night before. Protein is sooooo important for building muscle. As we age we lose muscle so all the more reason to take care of the ones we have.
Exercise is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy, active life. Stretching is very important for us as we age. Muscles need to be flexible so that they don't tear if we fall. (I've fallen and I can't get up?) I can tell the difference on the days that I don't work out in the morning. I have less energy and my muscles are tight. I usually take the time throughout the day to stretch my quads and hamstring muscles as well as my triceps and back. IT REALY FEELS GOOD TO STRETCH...so JUST DO IT!! (I'm talking to myself)