The Myth of 'Slowing Down': What We Get Wrong About Aging and Activity
The Myth of 'Slowing Down': What We Get Wrong About Aging and Activity
We’ve all heard it:
"Just wait, once you hit a certain age, everything slows down."
"You can’t do what you used to."
"You’ll need to start taking it easy."
It’s the subtle (or sometimes loud) message that aging means decline. That energy fades. That life shrinks.
But here’s the truth:
Aging isn’t the beginning of the end.
It’s the beginning of a different kind of power.
You don’t have to slow down. You get to shift gears.
You don’t lose vitality, you redefine it.
Slowing Down Is a Choice, Not a Rule
The idea that we’re supposed to fade into the background as we age? That’s a story someone else wrote. And it’s time we stopped living by it.
Yes, your body may ask for different things now. Maybe your joints talk back a little more. Maybe your recovery takes longer. But that doesn’t mean you’re broken, it means you’re in a new season, with new wisdom.
And the beautiful thing?
You have the power to decide how you move through it.
Nutrition: A New Conversation With Your Body
Let’s be honest: we don’t metabolize food the same way anymore.
Greasy takeout, heavy meals, sugar bombs, they hit different. And that’s okay.
Aging doesn’t mean cutting out joy. It means learning how to listen, how to nourish, and how to honor what your body needs to feel good, without falling into guilt or perfectionism.
Yes, you might need to eat differently.
But you can still enjoy food. You can still treat yourself.
You just don’t need to treat your body like it’s 25.
Some days that means clean, nourishing meals that leave you energized.
Other days, it means sharing dessert with people you love — and savoring every bite.
This isn’t about balance, it’s about intention.
It’s about knowing your body so well that your choices aren’t rules, instead they’re aligned decisions.
Movement Isn’t About Slowing Down, It’s About Owning Your Strength
Just because you're getting older doesn't mean you need to pull back.
If you still want to run marathons, lift heavy, or push yourself hard, do it.
I still do.
There’s a big difference between slowing down and moving with purpose.
We’re not here for punishing workouts or chasing outdated aesthetics. We’re here to train for life with energy, intention, and strength that supports the long haul.
Now it’s about:
Mobility that keeps you independent
Strength that protects your bones, posture, and joints
Flexibility that relieves pain and expands your freedom
Movement that actually feels good and makes you feel alive
Think: weight training, yoga, walking, dancing, swimming, hiking, stretching, or whatever keeps you feeling strong and grounded.
You don’t need to beat your body into submission.
You support it. You challenge it. You honor it.
Your body is not your enemy, it's your partner in power.
Mental Energy Is the New Superpower
As the body changes, your mental and emotional energy can actually become sharper.
You begin to care less about what others think.
You set clearer boundaries.
You know what matters and what doesn’t.
You don’t waste time trying to prove anything.
That’s not slowing down, that’s rising into your true power.
Aging Is Expansion, Not Decline
We need to rewrite this narrative completely.
Because aging isn’t about fading, it’s about expanding:
Expanding your self-awareness
Expanding your connection to your body
Expanding your definition of strength
Expanding your sense of worth
You may be doing less of what you used to, but more of what matters.
You may be quieter, but only because your presence speaks louder now.
Join me this year and beyond as I share my personal journey of embracing the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges that come with aging. Together, we’ll explore the complexities of growing older and discover the beauty in every step of the process with a slice of humour.
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