As I write this on May 31st, 2023, I turn 54 years of age. 54 years around the sun. 54 years young.

In my youth I would have considered this 'really old' and time to wind down. I would have thought I was about to retire and figure out new ways to spend my time. Boy was I wrong about how I thought I’d feel.

Today, I feel blessed. I feel young, and I feel energetic and passionate enough to start 'new things' while approaching them with a 54 year wise lens.

We lost a long time client of the clinic this past week and I lost a friend last year - both taken too young. You can't help but reflect and to feel grateful for every year you get. In the old days, I would look at each birthday as something to dread or ignore.

My friend was a teacher and what I loved most about her was that everyone thought they were her best friend. She just made you feel you were so special. I’m really trying to live that more fully. I’ll add a picture below so you can see her spirit.

Every day we get a new chance to create a life we love and feel good in. We have the capacity to make decisions that contribute to our health or to take away from it.

I started my day with 10 minutes of journalling about the things I was grateful for (and some successes) and then a 30 minute lower body weights class, water with apple cider vinegar. (and then coffee). Then a dog walk by the water. I feel good about that.

I've redefined my workout goals and I'm ok if I don't do this routine every day...but I'll try to do this at least 3-4 times a week. My 30 year old self would feel as if this wasn't enough...but my 54 year old self who understands myself better, has more compassion and prefers a more varied movement plan that shifts with the seasons and usually involved nature. I'll pick group activities more often and hang back when running with friends versus running solely for my personal best. (If i happen to be running with someone slower than me lol)

I'm actually really excited about the next phase of life.

I don't plan on 'slowing down' per se. I plan to be more strategic with my time and to do the things that I feel are right for me and my family. I remember someone telling me that I was never content and I felt offended about that. Now, I embrace who I am but always ask myself my reason for wanting to progress. I feel inspired when I'm changing and moving and I feel as if I was put on earth to help others find their own version of true health from a mind/body/spirit perspective. It’s who I am, like it or not!

So going back to school for Functional Diagnostic Nutrition at age 53-54, not only challenges my brain, but it makes me feel as if I’m gaining more skills to help more people in this complicated world we live in. It’s what feels aligned for me right now.

So If you’re looking for help in finding better health, book a Strategy Call and let’s get going!

If you've read down this far, thank you! I consider you a kindred spirit. Now go and write down what you love about yourself and get going with what you love with zero fear of judgement.

xo