What is your real age? I have met relatively young people who can't walk a mile without developing shortness of breath or who don't move without complaining of an ache or a pain. I watch them eat huge hamburgers served between two Krispy Kreme doughnuts and realize that they think they have a lifetime to become healthier. I noticed a lot of people who are only in their 20's... not eating any vegetables. Or liking any vegetables. They think that having a smoothie in the morning will give them the fruit and calcium they need for a day. Everyone seems to be looking for the fast fix, the get healthy quick bars and the pyramid scheme products to get their daily vitamins, proteins and minerals. While spending a small fortune doing it.
I am not saying that smoothies, health drinks, "health products" and power bars are not always good for you. I would caution you, however, to really read the labels for artificial ingredients, sugar, salt and preservative content. If you make your own smoothie from natural yogurt and fruit...that is a good thing! If you buy a smoothie loaded with sugar and additives, that is not.
I guess I'm saying that for less money, you can become healthier and get more nutrition naturally. If you eat three different vegetables a day and grab an apple or a pear and take a regular, cheap multivitamin in the morning you will feel better, feel fuller and reap the same benefits. You need to learn to maintain the healthy eating, the healthy feeling and the energy. When you stop taking the power shake and the meal replacement bar...what will you have left?
Of course, I'm also going to remind you that taking a walk is great thing now that the weather is getting nicer. Eating better and moving more are most definitely the keys to longevity in life. Also, as my wife's Aunt who lived to be 90 would say, have a beer. There is a lot of grain in beer. Smart woman.
You are as young as you feel...
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