Fit Over 50 : Make Simple Choices Today for a Healthier, Happier You

Health, Fitness, and Weight Loss Advice You Can Trust To stay fit over 50, you don't need to be an expert on health. You need essential, practical, and accurate information from people who are experts. Doctors Walt Larimore and Phillip Bishop want to give you truthful and trustworthy advice to help you separate fact from wishful thinking and to identify misconceptions when you see them. Take control of your overall well-being with tips to help improve your health in four key areas: Physical — learn proven principles for effective weight loss, exercise, and nutrition Emotional — keep your mind sharp and better manage your emotions Relational — stay connected to others and build a stronger sense of community Spiritual — improve your relationship with God When you apply these easy-to-follow and scientifically sound strategies, you're more likely to reap the many benefits of living well and staying healthy. CONTENTS What Readers Are Saying About Fit over 50 Dedication Disclaimer Medical Abbreviations Foreword by Dr. David Stevens Introduction PART ONE: 10 ESSENTIALS 1. Balance 2. Preventive Care 3. Forgiveness 4. Reduce S-A-D-ness 5. Healthy Relationships 6. Spiritual Well-Being 7. Positive Self-Image 8. Uncover Your Passion 9. Personal Responsibility 10. Your Healthcare Team PART TWO: 22 TIPS FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER YOU Relational Health Tips 1. Tend to Others: Love Your Neighbor 2. Volunteer—for Your Health 3. Get a Workout Buddy or Buddies 4. Rediscover Sex—with Your Spouse Emotional Health Tips 5. Get a Pet—or Two! 6. Get Outdoors 7. Get Your Mind in Shape 8. Enjoy the Rewards of Aging Physical Health Tips 9. Five Habits to Live Ten Years Longer (or More)! 10. You Need to Know Four Numbers 11. Eat like a Greek 12. Move! 13. Flexibility—More Important Than Ever 14. Lifting Weights Is Not Just for Athletes 15. Tips to Avoid Colorectal Cancer 16. Avoid Menopause Misery 17. Sleep Sounder 18. Protect Your Skin Spiritual Health Tips 19. 12 Steps for Spiritual Strength Training 20. Develop an Attitude of Gratitude 21. Read More—Especially the Bible 22. Meditate and Pray Acknowledgments Bible Permissions Notes About the Publisher "Health, Fitness, and Weight Loss Advice You Can Trust To stay fit after 50, you don't need to be an expert on health. You need essential, practical, and accurate information from people who are experts. Doctors Walt Larimore and Phillip Bishop want to give you truthful and trustworthy advice to help you separate fact from wishful thinking and to identify misconceptions when you see them. Take control of your overall well-being with tips to help improve your health in four key areas: Physical -- learn proven principles for effective weight loss, exercise, and nutrition Emotional -- keep your mind sharp and better manage your emotions Relational -- stay connected to others and build a stronger sense of community Spiritual -- improve your relationship with God When you apply these easy-to-follow and scientifically sound strategies, you'll reap the many benefits of living well and staying healthy. "-- Provided by publisher