Wow. I’m not sure if you have heard this news or not, but I just read that Jack LaLanne passed away today. He was 96. What a great example and inspiration for us all. He was a very strong proponent of a healthy lifestyle long before it was ever in fashion to watch one’s diet or exercise. The disciplines of a healthy diet and routine exercise surely helped him live a healthy and active life to the age of 96. “It's a lifestyle, it's something you do the rest of your life," LaLanne said. "How long are you going to keep breathing? How long do you keep eating? You just do it."
No matter how young or how old we are, it’s never too late to make changes that will impact our health. So, as the Nike ad says, Just do it. Eat better and exercise often. Little things can make a big difference. Even if we have existing conditions or genetic risk factors that may predispose us to disease and illness, our lifestyle and daily habits are very important contributing factors for our long-term wellness and quality of life. Regarding exercise, LaLanne said this, "The only way you can hurt the body is not use it. Inactivity is the killer and, remember, it's never too late."
We should all take a moment in our day to remember and thank Jack LaLanne for the ongoing dedication he had through the years teaching and reminding people of the importance of good dietary choices and exercise.
I’d love to hear from you about your inspiration for healthy diet and exercise. What is your favorite workout? What’s your favorite new healthy recipe? Let’s share together and let the variety of responses give us all continued support and motivation to make lifelong healthy lifestyle choices.
Yours in Health,
Michelle
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