Until this year, for some reason, I have never actually considered myself to be "old". Sure, I have had a receding hairline, and the ability to grow a full beard since I was 16, I have 3 sons, the oldest who is is high school, and I have already done more in my life than I thought I would by this point, but this year my body is telling me that this is not a joke anymore! Up until now I was able to take a fairly passive stance as far as my health went. I could drink, lose sleep, and push the limits without much consequence. Now, however, I am suffering as a result of some of my decisions.
So I have decided to take a more aggressive approach to my health which includes a major overhaul to my eating/drinking habits..(mostly my drinking habits), a healthy workout routine at the gym, and perhaps most importantly, mental exercises every evening. One must always work to stay sharp! A friend of mine has recommended cross-fit, he has lost so much weight so far, and says he is having a lot of fun. I have often thought about this as being way beyond my physical level, but he had back surgery a few years ago and is able to do it, so I should be fine if this is an avenue I decide to stroll down. I just cannot believe the reaction my body has to certain things anymore.
For instance, Last month I strained a muscle in my shoulder by trying to be a macho man and not ask for help when it came time to unload a 200 lb box. Prior to my current age, I could put some ice on it or spend an evening in the hot tub, and by the next day..right as rain! I suffered through it for over a week, gritting my teeth and trying not to let on just how much pain I was really in. Finally, this last Sunday, I woke up to NO PAIN! I was so thrilled! I approached my Monday at work with so much enthusiasm, and great spirits. Midday, however, another 250 lb box, (for which I did seek my assistant's help) and now I am back to hurting. GOOD GRIEF!
On another note, I have now entered the annoying stage of growing a long beard. If I can make it through the next few weeks, I will be alright. I look like I should be stranded on a mountain somewhere, but it's something I do every year. I usually shave after we return from our annual trip to McCall, ID in January.
In a couple weeks I will be taking over some additional responsibilities at work, for which I am moderately excited. A lot of changes to be made in certain operations, and I know people do not like change, so it promises to be, at the very least, interesting.
Speaking of OLD, now that Jeopardy is over, I think I will go to bed!
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