People your age belong in a rocking chair, not at the fitness center. Didn’t you know that? You’re old. Your life is over half over, there’s no sense trying to trim your weight, is there? Besides your metabolic system is crashed and there’s no way to recover. These are just some of the lies that people tell themselves and others when it comes to weight loss. I might not be as old as you are, but I do know one thing for sure: you can lose weight. You can lose fat. You can get into shape. You can fee better and you can feel better about yourself. Believe it or not, I have clients who are under thirty who think that their lives are just about over. Everyone’s life is going to end sooner or later, so who’s to decide that you don’t have the time left to get into shape? I’m amazed when I hear reports from folks who aren’t even halfway through a natural life and they think it’s too late for them to develop muscles and to shed flab.

Women are usually better about this than men are: most of them accept that they can get into shape, they just need some direction concerning what to do. Wondering how without questioning the possibility is probably the best attitude you can have.

My own experience shows me that age hasn’t done anything to slow me down. I know it has effects, but you don’t have to let them dominate you. In fact, the older you get, the more important the nutritional and fitness steps you do now will become. It’s kind of like building blocks. If you have good quality materials, you can have a good quality building. If you start doing things right now, you’ re sure to have a better tomorrow.