Body Under Construction: How To Build And Maintain Optimal Health At Any Age by Sloan J. Luckie

Author:Sloan J. Luckie [Luckie, Sloan J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2012-01-14T17:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

“Know When To Fold Em”

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Celebrate with Junk Food

As we age, it becomes equally important for us to “know when to fold em,” giving the body the rest it needs and deserves. Resting allows your muscles time to heal and reduces the risk of muscle strain. Take 1-2 days of rest between Day One, Day Two and Day Three Fitness Adventures so your muscles can heal. Soak your body in a jacuzzi at least once a month to provide your muscles relief. If you do not have access to a jacuzzi, fill your bath tub with warm water and add Epson or lavender bath salt. Epson Salt reduces inflammation to relieve muscle cramps, promotes muscle relaxation and assists muscles in functioning properly79. Lavender-based bath salts produce a lavender aroma which some studies have shown can contribute to relaxing the entire body80.

It’s also important to reward the body for weight goals attained. At 40+ year old, I weigh myself once a week, on Sunday morning. Whenever I attain weight goals, I celebrate. For example, one weight goal that I set at 40+ years old was to return to the weight I maintained during my years as an undergraduate at the University of Hartford. When I attained this goal, I celebrated by treating myself to junk food. I go to a fast food restaurant, order a single burger with fries and a soda. However, even during these times of celebration I take certain precautions. First, I complete a pre-celebration workout: A 5-minute moderate speed treadmill run, 5 minutes of jumping rope, and a 5-minute moderate speed ride on a stationary bike (or a bike attached to a cycle trainer) with little to no rest between each exercise. The primary purpose of the pre-celebration exercises is to get the body’s calorie-burning metabolism revved up before the meal. Secondly, I alter my fast food order. I do not “Super Size” or “Biggie” my fries or soda. I even request the cup be filled with as much ice as possible so that I am actually getting less soda. I order my burger plain, which helps me avoid fixings that are typically high in saturated fat and calories such as creamy sauces, mayonnaise, etc. I take the entire meal home and apply fixings such as:

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