Principle 3: Honor Your Body
Create energy and strength for your best health
There is no reason that most of us can't have a strong, healthy body at midlife and beyond. It's not too late to turn things around. I won't say it doesn't matter what you have done to your body up to this point. Of course it matters. But what you need to know now is this: it's never too late to do the things that will help you get a stronger, healthier body. Now is the time to use your wisdom to dismantle the patterns that have held you back. Now is the time to use your confidence to accept that your body can feel strong and look good. Now is the time to honor your body and become the woman you know you can be, inside and out.Now is the time.
"If you think of your body as a small child that needs your wise and gentle guidance, then of course you will want to tuck it under your protective wing and care for it."
Tips for Honoring Your Body:
- Discover healthy snacks.
- Increase the amount of calcium in your diet.
- Explore new ways to exercise. Try yoga, a mini-trampoline, or Pilates.
- Increase your flexibility by stretching.
