2010 is time to win….

The holidays are over.  You survived the stress of gift-giving, travel arrangements, and family disputes. Now that we are well into January,  you are either on the right track to making a lasting lifestyle change or not.  Resolutions are out, commitments are in.  People are quitting bad habits and making healthy lifestyle changes.  As Americans, we are finally getting the importance of prevention-based approach to wellness.  Keeping politics out of this blog, all I want to say is that it is crucial that each person does what he/she can to remain healthy, to prevent chronic disease and lifelong disability.

The choice to take responsibility for your well being is a personal decision.  Sometimes, a person has to “hit bottom” before making a lifestyle change.  Often times, it’s too late when that realization hits home but regardless of when, the intention is good and a person must be commended for initiating change.  Mistakenly, a lot of seniors think “it’s too late for me” or “this won’t work for me, I’ve never worked out a day in my life”.  This negativity keeps a person stuck in the same rut and the result is inevitable; a compromised quality of life. For years, a person doesn’t reach his/her potential because he/she doesn’t believe in the power of change.

For some, 2009 was a nightmare.  Some feel lucky to have survived with a roof over their head or a job to go to each day. For some, the fear of falling may have severely affected their independence or quality of life.  The message here is simple:  start today and your body will respond, no matter where you are in your journey on the wellness continuum.

You’ve got to see it to believe it.  I think you have to believe it to see it. Everything may have been fine in ‘09 but it’s time to win in ‘10.   Realize that you are responsible for your action, or inaction, and it all starts with your attitude.  Believe you can do it and you will remain independent.  Realize that you are strong and capable and you will remain so.  Take 5 to Exercise each day.  Consistent movement will keep you strong.  Set goals and chart your progress because you are going to win in 2010.

Here’s to setting goals and reaching them.  Here’s to getting out of your comfort zone and watching your body improve.  I am looking forward to working with you this year.  Educating you.  Inspiring you.  It’s time to win in 2010.

The Fall Prevention Lady
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