Senior Fitness With Meredith

“No one is perfect – that’s why pencils have erasers.”-Wolfgang Riebe,Keynote Speaker/Magician This motivation is about remembering we are not perfect in life, in looks, in all…we are  allowed to make mistakes, change things, and move on to live OUR true lives. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you exercise regularly or have in the past then you most likely have had to take time off at some point in time. Life events happen whether they are medical issues, schedule changes or even fatigue, there are moments in our health and fitness journeys that may prevent us from regular exercise. These kinds of events are normal and they happen to everyone. However, when it comes time to consider getting back into exercising on a regular basis there are things that can help you make this experience much less stressful. It's not easy gearing back up to exercise regularly when you've taken some time off but making sure you keep some of our best tips in mind will help and can get you back on track safely and effectively. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What it means to "Get Back On Track" after taking some time off from exercising and some of the misconceptions you can have before you start up again. 2). Why it is actually good for you to take some time away from regular exercise especially if you tend to lean towards a more "heavily active" lifestyle. 3). How scheduling your workouts ahead of time will help you mentally prepare for regular exercise especially after being gone for a period of time. 4). Why taking necessary steps to avoid feeling overwhelmed is important when it comes to getting back into regular exercise as feeling overwhelmed can detour your efforts. 5). How staying hydrated is an important part of staying healthy and how it helps prepare your body to handle regular exercise during your week. /// Remember to keep the tips shared here in mind if you or someone you know is looking to get back into exercising regularly. Knowing that we may not be able to do what we used to do or be able to  just "turn it back on" is important. Keeping you safe and healthy during this process is key and hopefully our tips in this episode will help you make this transition easier for you. Note: Don't forget to check out our "Get Back On Track" exercise video to help you get started with your journey again. Team Meredith   SR FeaturedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Every day may not be good… but there’s something good in every day.”-Alice Morse Earle,American Historian This motivation reminds us to keep looking for the good in each day, even when the days are not that good! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks for listening to the Senior Resource Podcast Network! This bonus episode is from Answers for Elders. If you like what you hear, visit the links to follow the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Suzanne is joined by Dr. Paul Winner, the Senior Director of the Premiere Research Institute and Attending Neurologist at Palm Beach Neurology in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Winner addresses various lifestyle changes to help avoid developing dementia. He says, “There are risk actors. You want to avoid this as best you can. You don't want this to happen, even if you're predisposed genetically to develop it. There are some things you can do to help yourself now.  Subscribe to Answers for Elders: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/44DzG3C Spotify: https://sptfy.be/z0qqq Discover more great episodes of Answers for Elders: Finding Purpose with Parkinson’s: https://apple.co/3D7EWka / https://sptfy.be/2vrdd People Needed for Your Estate Plan: Irrevocable Third-Party Trust: https://apple.co/44DzG3C / https://sptfy.be/c3pxu Tips to Facilitate a Senior Home Sale, Part 1: https://apple.co/44DzG3C / https://sptfy.be/l8o8m Facing Fears To Navigate Entrepreneurship: https://apple.co/44DzG3C / https://sptfy.be/dn6en Visit Answers for Elders on the web: https://answersforelders.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fall prevention is important when it comes to any daily activity like walking, going up and down stairs, carrying groceries and just about anything else we encounter during our day. Preventing dangerous falls also gets more difficult if and when there is alcohol consumption involved. Enjoying a social circle or gatherings are a great way to stay connected to friends and family. In some cases this involves alcohol consumption. Enjoying alcohol during these times in moderation can bring joy and happiness but making sure to stay aware or dangerous falls while partaking in alcohol should also be at top of mind especially as we age. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we felt it was important to bring this topic to light because of the lack of attention fall prevention receives when combined with alcohol for seniors. 2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working in independent living facilities and the casual alcohol consumption that occurred which caused some of the scariest falls that could have been prevented. 3). How falls occur more during the holidays as this is a time in which alcohol consumption rises and tips on how to be aware of this higher risk period and preventing avoidable falls. 4). How pacing yourself when drinking helps make a big difference on the amount of alcohol you consume and making sure to stay hydrated by drinking water also helps to regulate alcohol consumption in a short period of time. 5). Meredith's safest advice on how to move through space if you do have too much to drink, especially if you use an assistive device, are in an unfamiliar area or don't have anyone there to help you. /// We hope you find our tips in this episode helpful and useful to you or someone you know. Enjoying alcohol in moderation especially socially is a common way to enjoy friends and family but we must also take the necessary precautions to enjoy alcohol safely. Taking the necessary steps to prevent any kind of dangerous fall while consuming should always be in consideration especially if you are in an unfamiliar place or have little support with you. Enjoying alcohol safely and securely is the goal and helps to focus on the important things like spending time with loved ones. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve done before.”-Bonnie Blair,Speed Skater This motivation is about the attitude to keep trying, getting better, and remembering being first is not the end goal. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part of living a healthy lifestyle is having the energy to exercise on a regular basis. When we feel tired, exercising (amongst many other things) can become less of a priority and cause a slow spiral towards being less active. But what causes us to feel tired? Making sure we take the necessary steps to keep our mind and bodies well rested so we can take on the days challenges is a key factor in living a full healthy life and engaging in life’s activities. Activities that not only keep our bodies healthy but our minds as well. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What feeling “tired” really means and how this affects your body, mind and motivation throughout the day. 2). How always feeling tired can easily build upon itself to where it becomes something you feel all the time and almost “normal”. 3). Why you should consider making it a priority to incorporate some kind of movement throughout your day and why this is important to both your mind and body. 4). How your diet affects your energy levels and how remembering to pay attention to the foods you put into your body can make a big difference to the way you feel. 5). Why quality of sleep is so important to avoid the feelings of tiredness and how taking necessary steps to getting better sleep can improve your energy levels greatly during the day. /// We hope the 5 tips we’ve shared in this episode help motivate you to embrace habits that keep us fresh and alert during the day. It’s OK to feel tired and times but it can become a problem when we start to feel tired all the time and it becomes out “default” mode. If you feel like this or know someone who does then we invite you to try a few of our suggestions mentioned in this episode. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.”-Dr. Seuss This motivation is a reminder to keep going, moving forward…onward and upward! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Losing weight is a common desire among most people when they begin or continue on their active lifestyle journey. For some, this desire can take on a more unhealthy approach when it is rushed. Losing weight “fast” isn’t always a healthy endeavor as our bodies are all designed differently and keeping a healthy amount of weight on is always recommended. But what about when we want to lose a small amount of weight in a short amount of time? Is there a way to do it safely and effectively? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith’s thoughts on the real purpose of exercise which includes losing weight and keeping it off but also to keep our bodies healthy in all aspects of life. 2). How Meredith designs her “Custom 7 Day Workout Plans” for customers that focus not just on losing weight but to help with other areas like balance and strength. 3). How getting the right amount of sleep contributes to healthy weight. 4). Why making sure you are taking in enough calories with good foods to fuel your bodies needs is also important to shedding weight in a healthy manner. 5). How embracing an active lifestyle consistently will help you not only lose 5lbs but could help you maintain a lower body weight in a safe and healthy manner. /// We hope the tips and information we shared in this episode are helpful to you, especially if your are weighing the options to losing a small amount of weight in a short amount of time. We don’t recommend that this be your preferred way to lose weight but making sure you take the necessary precautions a to make your safety and health a priority is the most important thing to keep at the top of mind always. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour.”-Anonymous This motivation is about rolling with the punches; when things do not seem to go as planned we keep going and find new ways to enjoy it! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.