Keeping fit over 50. My secret to staying strong.

I have to admit. I was never big, never had diabetes 2, and I always fit into a plane seat without an extended belt.

But turning 50, I noticed “love handles”, back pain and my knees were not my friend, mostly.

Today, I am fitter than most 50+. I am slimmer, more active and certainly stronger. And that without diet, being a gym rat or torturing myself with excruciating runs.

Here are my hacks for a longer, happier life:

1. Eating habits

2. Exercise habits

3. Extra movements habits

1. Eating habits.

We all know that your metabolic rate decreases with age. So, basically, you burn fewer calories when inactive. Like most of us, I am sitting about 6–8 hours per day at my desk working.

That equates to:

Low movement x decreased metabolic rate = gaining weight

I tend to overeat. As long as I can remember, I loved to eat a full and hearty breakfast. Then came lunch, which is not always the healthiest as it has to be quick. Dinner is the one I used to enjoy, enjoying cooking and eating, often having seconds and sometimes thirds. Ah, and not to forget the…