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The shock of being older…

I have prioritized healthy living and being fit most of my life; however, I’m embarrassed to admit that around the time I hit 40 I decided that maybe it wasn’t as important anymore. An ache here—a pain there told me that this thing called “old age” had found me and I may as well accept it gracefully. Despite that, I was still shocked at how much more difficult it was for me, at 47-years-old (when I decided to attempt the kicks and spins and punches that define Taekwondo), than it would have been when I was younger. My choice to be “underactive” had caught up with me.

Not long after starting Taekwondo, I aggravated an old knee injury, and it took MONTHS to recover. This was a wake-up call for me. Gone were the days where I could just “rest” for a week and then be fine. My body was having none of it. So, I promised myself that if my knee healed, I would take this aging thing more seriously. I lost 30 pounds. I started doing strength exercises that were designed for function rather than just vanity. About this time, I realized that I am not too far away from being an "empty nester", and I decided I need to start thinking about what that means as well.

So, I started writing…

I have loved watching my children participate and compete in Taekwondo, and my personal time on the mat has been priceless for helping me understand what I need to do to remain active and healthy as I age. It has also given me perspective on the many things that await me as I transition into another phase of life.

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