Aging Gracefully... I Don't Think So

Thats the last thing I want to do!

Aging Gracefully? Who needs that when you have an entire arsenal of tricks to hold the years at bay. Here's some to get you started.

*Don't smoke... Besides all of the health issues, smoking creates tiny lines around the mouth. Who needs that?

*Drink lots of water. I find that my thoughts don't turn to snacking if I have a bottle of water close by. Remember, our metabolism isn't what it used to be.

*Get to know your skin... it might be trying to tell you something. Simply running your fingers over the surface will tell you if it needs exfoliating. How can you tell? It feels rough and slightly bumpy. Use lots of sunblock. We can still develop age spots and don't forget the decollete (lower neck) area. It is more vulnerable to age spots than most places on the body.

*Eat a lot of fruits and veggies. The more antioxidents the better. Bananas have so many benefits, they should be in everyone's fruit bowl. If you are starving and it's still hours until dinner, reach for a banana. It is packed with slow release energy. It will fill you up instantly.

*Get lots of sleep. That's when the body repairs itself. The days when we can fall into bed at 3 a.m. are a thing of our past.

*Smile... you will look happier and younger too. If you don't believe me, look at the faces of women the next time you go to a mall. The ladies without a smile on their face look so different from the ladies without. I really urge you to check this out. I was amazed at how old and annoyed some women look until something makes them laugh. They suddenly look ten years younger.

*Pamper yourself. Over the next few years, you are going to see more and more articles on this topic in women's magazines. Research is just beginning to show us just how important it is to take care of all of yourself. And that means playing. Do you remember recess at school? That should never have been cancelled. Try giving yourself two a day!

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