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Create your own retirement plan
D Create your own
retirement plan
1 Health and Fitness
Being healthy is an important part of any successful and fulfilling lifestyle. Keeping yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically fit, raises the odds for an enjoyable lifestyle—whatever your age.
Many health problems are the result of poor lifestyle choices: bad diet, smoking, lack of exercise, stressful living, and abuse of alcohol and drugs are some examples. Choosing a healthy lifestyle including good nutrition, exercise, rest, and a positive mental attitude can solve potential and existing health problems.
Where Do I Begin?
A good place to start is your Doctor’s office. A good physical exam or checkup will give you a better view of how to begin your journey toward retirement.
Once you’ve checked with your doctor, you can look into fitness and wellness programs within your community. Various clinics, senior centers, the local Y, and other groups often have programs designed for people who want to live healthier. They often have specialists to help tailor a program just for you. You need to include the following areas in your plans for retirement:
Exercise and Retirement
Your body changes as you grow older. Not everyone can do cartwheels or hike up a mountain with the same ability as when he was twenty. But if you start slowly, you may be surprised at the physical conditioning you can achieve. An appropriate exercise program offers a variety of rewards:
“With health, everything is a source of pleasure; without it, nothing else is enjoyable... Health is by far the most important element in human happiness.”
~ Arthur Schopenhauer
1) Strengthen your heart and lungs 2) Increase your flexibility
3) Curb your appetite
4) Relieve stress and anxiety
5) Help you sleep better
6) Keep you mentally alert
7) Improve your appearance
8) Give you a sense of well being 9) Help protect you against illness
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