Today, I am celebrating—a true sense of accomplishment. This post marks Blog #325 that I’ve written about health and fitness. Writing these blogs has not only allowed me to share knowledge, but it has also reinforced my own journey of living with strength, intention, and vitality. Here are some of my thoughts on health, fitness, and 325 reasons why.
⁉️Why
I’ve always been an active person. As a child, I was what people called a “tomboy.” I preferred to run wild in the woods rather than sit and play with dolls. That natural pull toward movement and adventure shaped the foundation of who I am today.
Now, at 68 years old, I can honestly say I am in the best shape of my life. I am strong, not just physically but mentally as well. I have muscles that I’ve worked hard for, stamina that carries me through adventures, and a lifestyle that supports my health every single day. Fitness, for me, is not about chasing a certain look—it’s about designing a life that allows me to thrive. It is about having a long health span, not just a long life span.
🏋🏻♀️Fitness Life By Design
Fitness Life By Design is exactly that: a philosophy of taking ownership of your health, no matter your age or starting point. It’s about recognizing that small, consistent actions add up to big changes over time. Writing 325 blogs didn’t happen overnight—it happened one post at a time, just like building muscle, improving endurance, or reshaping habits happens one workout, one meal, and one choice at a time.
What I celebrate most today is not the number itself, but the commitment behind it. Commitment to myself, to staying active, to embracing strength as I age, and to sharing what I have learned. Aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down; it can mean leaning into wisdom, resilience, and designing the life you want to live.
Here’s to health, fitness and 325 reasons why! And, to many more steps forward in this journey of living strong, healthy, and fully alive.
I have long attended to my health and wellness, yet not without interruptions. I am gifted at being consistently inconsistent. About a year ago I was beginning another return to the gym and discovered that my lifting weights were just a little over half what they used to be. Most of my life I was able to return to working out have lost fairly little while slacking and within a couple weeks my body would jump right back to former levels. I now found ot takes a lot more work and time to see gains again. I work out for strength rather than size. I have been a little more consistent with cardio via trail hiking/running. I remember many years disliking running but doing anyway. Then decided after a 5 hr mountain hike (with Dean on an appellation trail). wherein I didn’t “suffer” as much as I normally do on a 20 minute jog on sidewalks, that hiking was the only way to grow old. Love your outdoors pics with your husband. Inspiring.
Thanks for the note, so glad you found the love for hiking…. hopefully we can meet up on the trail someday.🥳