Staring down the barrel of my 40th birthday, i am having to finally accept that i am far more middle-aged than i feel. Whilst this gives me the stereotypical, socially ‘accepted’ (well at least forgiven) opportunity to buy a helicopter and date martini waitresses, i’m seeing this more as an opportunity to really take control of heath, body and soul.
Not that i have the money for sports cars or charm/need for affairs, i can look back over the first part of my life knowing i have lived it to the fullest and at times to excess. There are not many scratches left un-itched, but i am now carrying the weight, stress and scars of ‘too much fun’ both physically and emotionally.
So – my choice is a simple one. Carry on as i am. Buy a bar in Magaluf. Sort myself out.
As you can tell from the clue in the title of this blog site, this will be a journey of positive change, rather than stereotypical escape. (although tempting now i see it in writing).
At this point i am over-weight and suffer with a lack of the energy needed to keep up with my ever-growing sons. I drink ‘too much’, I eat ‘too much’ and exercise nowhere near enough. My legs ache, my back hurts and i get short of breathe way too easily. I want to be an inspiration for them on all levels, so have the ultimate motivation to get fit and do what i can to have the longest healthiest life possible.
If you are going to be joining me on this mission – take a moment to really decide why?
Mid-Life Clarity, Not Crisis 