I’m determined to keep moving as frequently, as far and as fast…as I possibly can…as I age. Mobility is not a given with age, and I hear that when we stop putting in the effort, walking, hiking and just moving our bodies only becomes more of an effort. So these days my goal is not to just get in one long walk each day, but to get out for a couple of extra mini walks as well. Here’s why I’m trying to keep moving over 50 and how I’m staying stylish and comfortable while I go.
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The pieces I’m showing you today are mostly from Athleta. I’m 5’8″ and weigh about 160 pounds, so I generally wear a size misses medium or 10. At Athleta I usually wear my true sizes, but I did size down in Skyline chore jacket I’m sharing here. I’m wearing a small very comfortably in that pleasantly stretchy, mid weight jacket. The medium was very large on me.
Why I Keep Moving Through My Day
With a job that requires hours at a desk sitting in front of a computer, it’s a challenge to move my body frequently throughout the day. If I’m not mindful and intentional, two or three hours will pass and I’m still sitting in the same spot. That’s not good.
Studies show that the little movements we make throughout the day are just as crucial to extending life span, keeping our bodies agile and keeping off visceral fat as regular long form exercise. Yes, that 30 minute (or longer) walk at least 5 times a week is crucial to our health and well-being. But those daily long hauls alone are no substitute for regular movement throughout the day.
In other words, you can’t just take a three-mile walk in the morning and then sit rest of the day and assume you’ll stay healthy. And boy, am I ever guilty of that some days.
Furthermore, I’ve heard from several different sources recently that taking a short 10-15 minute walk right after your meals can help keep visceral fat at bay. They also inform me that the “worst thing you can do” right after a meal is sit or, heaven forbid, lie down. Again, I’m guilty! What about you?
So these days I’m getting out for at least one extra mini walk each day. Sometimes I take a quick jaunt; other times they’re more leisurely strolls. But I move! My goal, especially with the improving weather, is to get out for two or three mini strolls each day, as well as a 30 minute brisk walk. And yes, walking in the mall or while you run errands definitely counts towards these mini walks.
But I’ve learned that the only way I’m going to stick with this goal and make it a habit is to incorporate these walks into my lifestyle. If they feel “extra” and I have to move around too many pieces of my day to make them happen…well, they won’t! So I’m making the extra little strolls part of my daily lifestyle.
One way I’m dong that is by making sure I have plenty of cute and comfortable clothes that I can wear while working from home that also easily accommodate my movement goals. I still want to feel pulled together and polished. But especially on video editing days, when I have to spend about 5 or 6 hours at my desk, I’m wearing clothes that almost beg me to go outside. LOL!
The Journey crop pants I’m wearing here are sporty and fun, but I also like the look of them. And, because they’re constructed in Athleta’s featherweight stretch fabric that feels silky-sleek and light as air, they’re super comfortable, whether I’m working around the house or getting out for a jaunt around the neighborhood. Plus, these modern pants have a UPF 40+ rating, they’re moisture-wicking, quick-drying, breathable and wrinkle-resistant. They come in black/white, teal/white and this driftwood brown and white, but you can also get them in a solid navy without the stripe.
I can top them with a tee or tank top, like I did at the top of the post, and add the polished chore jacket if I desire. Or I can wear them with this super comfortable and lightweight sweatshirt on cooler days. They would look cute styled with other jackets, too. And my friend at Athleta told me that ALL of their sales associates have bought them and wear them. They’re youthful, but also on trend and super functional and comfortable.
By the way, that sweatshirt comes in several other colors, including a beautiful green that you’ll see in tomorrow’s YouTube video. It’s a truer green than what they show on the website, but so cheerful and pretty.
What are you doing to keep moving over 50? It’s a challenge, isn’t it? So I’d love to hear what is working for you. Also, don’t forget to stock up on activewear that motivates you a little. You can check out these and other stylish and comfortable activewear at Athleta through the shopping widget below. Thanks so much for stopping in!
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Blessed for My Day
My husband is preaching a funeral today. He’s probably officiated at hundreds of memorial services, funerals and graveside services during his 30+ years as a pastor. But, it never gets easier to minister to families who are not sure about the final destination of their loved one. Unfortunately, that’s the case today. His message will focus on comforting the family and sharing with them how they can be sure of their own destiny.
I do hope you know for certain what will happen when you die. And you can know for certain, dear friend. If you confess your sinfulness, acknowledge your need for a savior and accept the gracious gift of salvation through faith in Jesus’ death on the cross, His burial and His resurrection, you can know for certain that He is preparing a place for you in heaven. And you can trust the assurance of God’s Word, which tells us in 1 John 5:13 “that you may know that you have eternal life.” You see, Jesus gives us eternal life. But if you can lose that salvation or the assurance of it, then it’s not really eternal is it? And that’s what He offers: eternal life. So, yes, you absolutely can know for sure where you will be after death. Can I get an amen?
O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. ~ 1 Corinthians 15:55-57