Muscle - how do you walk? “How many calories should I burn?” you ask. Burn 400 calories a day with aerobic activity. Do as much as you can or even more. Challenge yourself. Use an elliptical machine, walk outside, or bike. Do what’s best for “me” as a woman.
Money - if there’s no money, you ain’t getting those sneakers. You must have saved to have the financial wherewithal to buy them. If I stand as a physician ranting and raving at you about you needing to live long and well, that’s great. But you need money for a gym; even the Y is $30 a month. You’ll need health insurance, and LTC (long term care). Do you know what these things are? Statistics are strong-- you’ll need these things.
You will also need dollars for produce: it’s the health and wealth connection. Today a bag of organic carrots costs more than a bag of Cheetoes.
Recently, Prudential approached me - boy, I had an eye-opener!
Macrocosm - is environmental. (I’m having an Al Gore moment.) In all my years dealing with women, I have found that there are elements in the lifestyle which will work for or against them. To walk outside, a pair of sneakers is absolutely essential. Sneakers represent self-care. If you can’t find your sneakers, you won’t be wearing them. What about that cluttered mess in your house? How do people get out the door? Where are the exercise clothes? Disorganization is an issue. If you can’t find the bill for the sneakers, you’re in trouble. We have to change it all up!
Dr. Peeke, what is the most successful point of your life?
Professionally - when I am touching the largest number of lives out there. Whether on Oprah, on the board of Prevention Magazine, when I’m able to teach (“Teach” is a Latin derivation of doctor.), or when I’m reaching the largest number of people or women out there--giving them a gift of my wisdom and insight. Or, when I’m receiving their feedback.
Are we, as Americans, deluding ourselves that we are fit?
Absolutely, most Americans are not Fit To Live the life they deserve. They live in denial and disassociation.
Could you run for your life? How fast could you get up, if you were by yourself and fell? You could? Do it now.
Do you think you eat ok? Do you eat fruits, vegetables, take a multivitamin and fish oil every single day, religiously?
What about that estate plan? How’s your Roth IRA? Do you have Long Term Disability insurance? Do you want to die in your own bed or in a warehouse?
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