Comments on: Aging Isn’t the Enemy…Or the Goal

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:43:35 +0000

In reply to floyd samons. I hear you. I'm thankful that God gave me the ability to work out consistently through the years, but I wonder about the toll it's taken on my joints. I guess the good still outweighs the bad though, right?

By: floyd samons

floyd samons — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 19:33:53 +0000

It’s funny; I’ve spent my whole life in the gym. What I started to fulfill my selfish and vain flesh God has used to bring health amidst life’s stresses.

What I’d give to have all my cartilage and discs back…

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 31 May 2018 21:41:31 +0000

In reply to Linda Stoll. Nicely said, Linda: "there’s a difference between being pro-active and being obsessed." I definitely don't want to get lazy about my health, but I don't want to fret over it either.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 31 May 2018 21:40:41 +0000

In reply to Sarah. That's a beautiful attitude about aging, Sarah! I need to adopt that for myself. :) You're right that getting older is indeed a privilege. I am grateful that I've made it to 55. But I would like a few more years to see my grandkids grow up too.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 31 May 2018 21:37:23 +0000

In reply to Barbara Harper. My parents died (relatively) young (early 70s) so that weighs on my mind, too. They both ate healthy almost all their lives and were active until the end. Yet my dad died with a quick case of cancer and my mom died after an extended time with Alzheimer's. I do want to do what I can to stay healthy, but yes, our efforts only go so far. Trusting God with my days now and later is the most at-peace thing I can do.

By: Linda Stoll

Linda Stoll — Thu, 31 May 2018 13:14:43 +0000

‘Let go of the crushing responsibility to monitor every aspect of your health at all times to the utmost degree.’

Yes, I’ve learned this needed truth from those who have battled cancer.

I guess there’s a difference between being pro-active and being obsessed, Lisa. And the line can be fine …

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 30 May 2018 14:31:10 +0000

Interesting. I have always kind of looked forward to getting older. I want to be wise and more comfortable in my own skin. Plus, my Mom passed away right before she turned 55, so to me it is a privilege. I want to be there as grandkids grow up!

By: Barbara Harper

Barbara Harper — Wed, 30 May 2018 13:16:25 +0000

My parents died 7 and 8 years older than my age now, and I am trying not to obsess about that as I grow older. 🙂 I know that ultimately my times are in God’s hands, yet humanly I’d like to live longer than they did. They had some bad habits that I don’t, but I have some that they didn’t. And then the science on what’s good and bad for you changes so frequently. I was stunned to learn that Bob Harper (no relation), a trainer from The Biggest Loser who specializes in exercise, eating right, and healthy living, had a heart attack. You can do all that right and *still* have a heart attack? Ack! But that’s even more a reminder that our efforts only go so far.

Though I need to do a better job stewarding the body God gave me to live in, I appreciate the reminder not to obsess over it.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 30 May 2018 11:44:43 +0000

In reply to Anita Ojeda. I may not have explained the author's view clearly; I apologize. She definitely advocates for balance. She just avoids obsession. (I'll go back in and edit to make that more clear, so thanks for your comment, Anita! We're on the same page.)

By: Anita Ojeda

Anita Ojeda — Wed, 30 May 2018 11:41:56 +0000

What an interesting premise! I don’t know that I can completely agreee with it, though. I live with the world view that my body is God’s handiwork and temple, and just letting go and indulging in whatever pleases me would be irresponsible. Balance is the key—I don’t need to obsess over my health, but I do need to take care of the gift God gave me.