01/23/2026
I used to be so focused on looking “in shape” now all I want is to feel “in shape.”
Here’s what I’m doing to achieve that as an elderly person:
1. Not starving myself and skipping meals thinking that’s going to give me the body that I want. Most often, eating more will give you better results, not less.
2. Low impact cardio. I used to spend so much time on the elliptical (lol) or hopping from one machine to another. These days I prioritize getting my steps in, yes just walking, it’s super underrated.
3. Pushing myself and following a program. I used to just purely freestyle in the gym. Zero plan and too much variety and you’re literally just wasting your time. I lift heavier now than I ever did in my 20s and the results show.
4. Resting. I used to work out 5-6 days a week, barely letting my body have time to recover. Changing my workout routine to 4 to 5 days a week is a much more sustainable and beneficial workout split to allow your body time to hit those heavy numbers again.
5. Eliminating comparison and the idea of achieving perfection. Realize that it’s you against you. Embrace your own body and recognize it as strong and capable.
These are the tools and mentality that I will be keeping to continue to embrace the way my body looks and be confident in its strength and capability throughout the next 10 years of my life.
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