Physically I haven’t declined as much as I thought I would
I thought I would not be as strong or as fit now I’m into my 40s, this hasn’t yet been the case. I am actually stronger than I was. I am training lots and feel pretty fit. I feel my joints more now though, that could be the one thing I have noticed. I think I listen to my body more too which is actually a bonus and feel the keeps me going.
Have I told you that I lost 20% of my body weight? No? I told everyone else. Well it’s true, you can read about how I did it at the link below, but at 40 I am very proud of how I did it. I hopefully will never have to do it again.
I lost weight and got in great shape. It’s not been all downhill, I’d even say surprisingly uphill.
Mentally
This one has been tricky, I have managed to start meditating and journaling as I read that these would help. I feel relaxed about some things more than ever, but at the same time I figured out what needs stressing about more, this has been a challenge. I am still learning and figuring things out. I actually hope this continues until I am even older.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Technically I feel great, I know a lot more and am learning and trying new things. I feel I have a deeper understanding of it now and even though I can’t do some of the things I want, I now understand the concepts a lot more. I am amazed how this art keeps evolving for me even after all these years.
The Future
I look forward to writing this post again at 50, 60, 70 and then 80 at least. I always feel like I’m playing catch up, but if everything worked out and was smooth it would be really boring. I have a great group of people around me and am enjoying my life more and more each year. Yes I have lots of things to work on, but I always will.
Thanks to all of you
People tell me I am nice, I think I am mostly nice, and if I am, It’s because of all the mistakes I have made, big and small, it’s because even when I made those mistakes people stuck by me, and I appreciate that a lot, and everyone who gave me support and understood what I was doing even if they thought it was crazy. Here’s to another 40 years (plus one :) ). Thank you all for being there and reading my crazy blog posts hahaha.