health in your 40s

encouragement | Fitness | Grace | Health
How I’m intentionally grateful for my body after 43 years
ByAmy Connell November 17, 2017July 24, 2020
What can change in a year? Let’s explore. I wrote this piece a year ago and thought it would be interesting to see where I stand today. In summary: still aging, still fighting to maintain health, still fluffy around the midsection. Read on for more: Dear Body, You came into this world 42 years ago…
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Connecting | Fitness | Grace | Health
Happy Birthday, Body
ByGracedHealth November 17, 2016July 24, 2020
Dear Body, You came into this world 42 years ago today. For so many of those years, I took you for granted. Each limb, each organ, has seamlessly worked together to allow me to move in any way I’ve asked. Today I thank you as individuals for your contributions and endurance. Happy birthday, Arms –…
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Balance | Fitness | Health
Jen is Running for Her Life – and I am, too
ByGracedHealth October 31, 2016July 24, 2020
My new blogging friend Jen Lefforge is in the final miles of training for a half marathon and posted this article on how running changes over the age of 45. This fitness thing is hard work, especially as I age. I turn 42 next month and I gotta say, I’m not always encouraged. My body is stiffer. Each…
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