We all come from different backgrounds and have different health histories.  The key to living the life you want is accepting where your body is at right now.  Some of us have worked hard and exercised (maybe to an extreme) most of our lives.  Others have been too sedentary for too long and desire to get back to a pain-free and in shape lifestyle.

For many, arthritis and excess weight make exercise seem daunting.  Others are afraid of injury because they’re caretakers for others.  For many, it’s a lack of understanding where to start as well as a failure to understand that we all can make changes toward a quality life and healthy aging.

Where we are now in our physical lives is the sum total of choices we have made and a few random events all sprinkled with the genetics we inherited.  We need to accept ourselves for where we are presently, and acknowledge that our fitness and our health is not a destination but a journey.  Each person’s journey is different.  We need to be realistic with our goals and give ourselves time to undo what we have done to ourselves for years.  Let’s get started! Continue Reading