Don't throw in the towel

The problem of staying healthy and keeping fit is the lack of mental commitment. Frankly, it is the biggest hurdle, as recognised by fitness experts. Some have said that the largest obstacle to staying fit is an individual's reluctance to make that journey from home to gym.

This is true in many instances. People become lazy after a while. Not many has the discipline that could turn them into Seal members. We don't need to be a Foreign Legionnaire in terms of dedication and determination.

A simple "keeping the faith" will do. That means you just go to the gym at the appointed times during the week and work out those flabby muscles.

There's no need to psycho analyse your reason for being there, or reflecting on the overall objective of why you should still be doing it five years from now.

If you can keep it up for five years, you would be a healthier and stronger person, simply because you have kept a promise to yourself and make your ownself proud.

One reason why others have a 10-year advantager over their weaker brethen is because the stronger ones blindly do what they feel is good for them. Why should you think too deeply about keeping fit and looking good.

For a lot of people, just thinking about staying healthy makes them tired. If you are inclined to be so, forget it, Be a couch potato. Many have opted for that kind of approach and happily check into Hotel Hereafter.

Longevity means staying alive as long as the body allows you too. It does not mean you can stretch your existence to 150 years. Why live up to 150 in the first place?

All of your friends and relatives will be gone by then. Nobody you know well will be alive when you are 150. It is not a Highlander thing, if you know what I mean.

The main issue is staying healthy and make good use of your years on year. Living an unreasonably long life is quite meaningless and it puts tremendous stress on medicare for the elderly.

Unless you are one of those mysterious people who look 50 when they are actually 100 years old, then the circumstances are different. If you actually fit into that category, I suggest you keep your age to yourself.

Anyway, life is full of surprises. Be healthy. It is your right. Stay cool under the most dire circumstances and you will be fine. The idea is to do it right every time.

Good luck.