Really ... I'm trying to embrace ALL that comes with being 40-ish. It's not always easy. I consider myself healthier than the average person. I eat food that's good for me (lean meats, lots of fruits and veggies etc.) and I exercise regularly. And I also see my doctor regularly. But visits to the doc seem to be more frequent these days. Apparently an apple (OR chicken breast and veggies OR salmon and asparagus OR egg whites and oatmeal) a day does not always keep the doctor away.
One thing I'm learning is being 40-something comes with changes. Changes that make you paranoid. Changes that make you go to the doctor with questions ... lots and lots of questions. I had my regular physical the other day. I had a few issues that I've never had before that weren't going away. My doc ordered a couple of tests for me then said as I was leaving "You know much of this comes with age." Nice. Not exactly what I want to hear.
Even my recent trip to the dentist has changed. Now I have worry about gum recession and yellowing ... and you don't even get a cool toy any more ... all you get is a stupid brush and stupid floss when you leave ... no toy. (picture Cara pouting).
You know what I realized? Going to the dentist is kind of like working out. Some of us dread going when we know it's going to be a tough one ... especially leg day! At the dentist, you can't talk during your appointment because your mouth is stuck open and the doc is sticking sharp objects in there. At the gym, you can't talk during a workout because you're gasping for breath (if you're not, you're not working hard enough!) You may leave the dentist's chair a little achy .. maybe even bleeding a bit. No doubt, a good workout will leave you a little more than just "achy".(If no, you're not working hard enough!) But when it's all done ... and that suction machine has sucked out that last bit of nasty-tasting fluoride from your mouth ... you leave with squeaky clean teeth! And when the time on the treadmill reads 3 .... 2 .... 1 ... you can't help but feel good! Plus, wouldn't you rather workout everyday than go to the dentist everyday? :)
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