Active lifestyle, Fitness, Goals, Health & wellness, Healthy aging, Longevity, Nutrition, Personal development, Sleep, Weight loss

A Year In The Making…

In_the_newsI am excited to report that it’s been 1 year since I launched this blog. The original concept churned around in my head for a few years until I mustered enough courage to put my thoughts and ideas out into cyberspace. Which is not easy for an introverted perfectionist. More on that at the end of this post.

My initial plan was to find a way to take a big bite out of the obesity epidemic. I was (and still am) motivated to help anyone that struggles with weight issues. I also try to expose all of the B.S. and bogus weight loss scams by writing about natural and effective ways to lose weight. And how to keep it off forever by learning how to make better choices.

Specifically, the minor decisions we make that sometimes result in unconscious auto-pilot choices as we busily plow through our daily routines. But also the lazy ones that seem insignificant in the moment, but compound over time. And how small tweaks can make a huge difference in paving the way to a healthier you. Like choices to eat cleaner, making exercise a part of your routine, and getting adequate sleep to rest and recharge.

When I launched Thin2Win, I didn’t know what to expect or where it would lead. So I concentrated on providing valuable content by writing about practical strategies that have worked for me. My posts are targeted toward people over 40 that are looking to improve their health & wellness. Especially anyone that struggles with their weight.

For the first 6 months I posted every other Tuesday. But then decided that once a week would be better. So now it’s every Tuesday and I expect this to continue over the next year.

I have tried to let this blog “take shape” over time. The theme that resonates most I believe is healthy habits that get results. My primary motivation is to promote a healthy lifestyle that leads to healthier aging, which I too aim for on a daily basis.

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Let’s face it, maturity and experience has its benefits. But we would all prefer to be younger than older, right? With fewer aches and pains, a better memory, vitality, and a leaner, sexier body. We can’t turn back the clock but we can improve our physical capabilities. Small changes that will have a big impact on our later years.

My philosophy is simple. I can’t predict how long I will live or what may be in store for me in the future. But I can control what I do now to stay lean and strong so I can eliminate or delay the preventable diseases in my lifetime. Diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension that affect millions of people every year.

I believe that if I “intentionally” live a healthy lifestyle, then I am doing everything in my power to positively influence my health and longevity for when I reach chapters 80, 90 and 100. It’s the compound effect, day by day with massive long-term benefits along the way.

As I look back over the past year of posts, I’ve selected some of the core concepts about living a healthy lifestyle. It seems like it’s about weight loss, but I really believe that to be the natural byproduct of making the right (and sometimes difficult) choices now, so you can have a positive impact on your future. Delayed gratification at its best. And don’t you deserve the best? Here are some of the top posts:

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A daily reminder to strive for progress, not perfection – John Dolan style.

This is the symbol for “imperfection”. It’s my daily reminder to strive for progress, not perfection. It’s something I still struggle with but I am making progress and hope it’s beginning to show in my work.

Thank you for sharing your time with me. I’d love for you to let me know what you think by leaving a comment. Is the content valuable and helpful? Did anything resonate? Will you take action? What else would you like to see in future posts?

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