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Originally Posted by rotten42
I agree with this one. I'm 49 now. I exercise 5 times a week......my eating is inconsistent....But I feel way better and have more energy than I did 10 years ago. I now hang out with people that are younger than me because people my age act like they are 65. They don’t do anything.
I think one of the things that might have been over-looked here is the benefit of mental health. I wasn't kidding about my post about divorce. Stress is a killer. I started back into cycling (road bike) during the divorce and I’m sure it saved me a heat attack and/or mental breakdown.
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No doubt stress is a killer. I find when I get really stressed out with work, I don't sleep well and I eat unhealthy fast food because I have no time to prepare meals or plan for them.
In my line of work, I see first hand how divorce can be a real nightmare stress wise. That is why I have chosen to stay single (unless something great comes along).
I can also see how kids can take their toll. I think this is particularly the case when kids are younger and they have sporadic sleep patterns and throw temper tantrums. As kids get older and become adults, I think its great for ones health to have them around and have them as a support system.
Good for you on getting into biking during a time of stress. I know playing beer league hockey once a week acts a great stress reliever.
So I guess the consensus is:
- Eat Right
- Exercise A lot
- Avoid / mitigate stress